About the Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
An employee in this classification is responsible for the fire and life safety of our citizens by responding to fire/rescue related incidents, drive emergency equipment and operate it at the scene of emergencies within the county.
 
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An Employee in this class is responsible for performing duties related to emergency operations involving medical rescue, technical rescue, fire suppression and Hazardous Material incidents.  Employee maintains apparatus, equipment and facilities for response.  Assist County Fire Departments with pre-fire planning, comprehensive fire/rescue training, public education and other support related operations.  Assist with initial fire investigations to determine origin and cause as requested by investigators.  Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Position Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Essential Duties and Tasks

• Will function as a Firefighter on a multi-person Rescue Company.  Drive emergency equipment and operate it at the scene of emergencies
• Perform duties related to emergency operations involving fire suppression, hazardous materials incidents as well as perform technical rescues involving vehicle extrication, surface and water rescue incidents.
• Maintain apparatus, equipment, and facilities for response.
• Assist area fire departments with pre-fire planning, comprehensive fire/rescue training and other support related operations.
• Assist fire investigators with initial fire/arson investigations to determine origin and cause.
• Perform other duties assigned by Director.

• Considerable knowledge of firefighting procedures, technical rescue, medical rescue and Hazardous-Materials.
• Maintain a working knowledge of computer programs necessary to accurately maintain records and databases.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct research to stay abreast on all aspects of current Fire Science and Fire Protection
• technology information.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of firefighting, fire behavior, and building construction.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

•  Must be 18 years of age

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• 2 years of experience as a firefighter. 

Note: 3 years of volunteer fire experience is equal to 1 year of fulltime firefighter experience.
 

Must possess certification in the following disciplines: 

• NC Firefighter II, ProBoard Firefighter II or IFSAC Firefighter II, 

• NC Emergency Medical Technician,

• NC, IFSAC or ProBoard Haz-Mat Operations Level I.

Special Qualifications: Valid Driver's License. Must obtain Class B or higher Driver's License within 90 days of hire. Must possess a valid NC Class B driver's license within six (6) months of employment.  Must have visual acuity; capacity to lift and/or carry heavy objects, and faculty of both hands.  Must have the ability to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment.  Applicants must complete a Swim Test within (6) months of employment.  Applicant will be required to obtain NC Hazardous Materials Technician Certification based on class availability (coordinated by employer).

Other Qualifications