Part-Time Firefighter

The Opportunity
An employee in this class is responsible for general
firefighting, rescue, emergency medical
work, and driving vehicles to the fire scene or emergency medical work. Work
also includes preparing the fire vehicle, lines and equipment for use by other
firefighters. Work is often performed under stressful emergency conditions and
frequently involves personal hazards. Work standards and procedures are
generally established and understood;
however considerable independence
and judgment is required during fire calls and emergency calls. Work is
performed under the regular supervision of the Fire Lieutenant and/or the Fire
Captain through observation and reports.

Illustrative Examples of Work
Receives and responds to fires and emergency calls
Provides responses to emergency calls and maintains life support techniques and procedures
Participates in hazardous material response and prevention programs
Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fire including rescue, entry, and ventilation and salvage work
Rides fire apparatus to fire scene; connects hoses to hydrants and uses hoses to apply water or chemicals to fire, forces entry into burning structures and searches for and rescues occupants.
Provides pre-incident planning to area businesses and buildings
Inspects, maintains, and makes minor repairs to apparatus and loads to ensure the presence, cleanliness, and service ability of necessary firefighting and emergency equipment, tools and supplies
Performs testing and routine maintenance on vehicles, tests fire hydrants,
Maintains, performs minor repairs and cleans assigned fire station quarters and grounds
Presents programs and classes in schools
Participates in training to assure proficiency in all firefighting techniques, trains for knowledge of all equipment and apparatus as well as their operations; conducts residential and business fire prevention inspections, inspects and prepares scale drawings and pre-plan firefighting strategies, maintains knowledge of sprinkled buildings and hydrants locations.
Participates in routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including checking and filling self-contained breathing apparatus, washing and waxing trucks, checking fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hose and inspecting hose and hose connections for damage and wear, sweeps, mops, paints, and washing windows of fire station.
Checks and flushes city fire hydrants for flow and pressure
Conducts tours of the fire station
Performs related work as assigned
Employee will work twenty-four (24) hours per day rotating shifts (A,B,C)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of city geography, street locations, and hydrant locations
Knowledge of current firefighting practices and procedures
Knowledge of the operation of and maintenance requirements of fire equipment, pumps, hose pressure and other aspects of operating one or more variations of fire trucks
Knowledge of firefighting hazards and related safety precautions
Ability to navigate to a fire scene with the shortest and most expedient route possible using knowledge of the streets and GPS equipment
Ability to operate and maintain various motorized fire equipment; ability to determine hose size, pump pressures, and water flow rates required to use in specific fire fighting situations.

Physical Requirements
Physical requirements - Work in this position is heavy
manual work requiring exertion of in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee must have the
visual acuity to be the operator of a truck and other equipment. Working conditions
- Employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold. Employee is subject to
noise, vibration, and hazards and physical conditions such as proximity to
moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, exposure
to high heat, chemicals, subject to oils and greases, and may be exposed to
blood when providing emergency medical services. Employee is subject to
atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin and is
required to wear a respirator. Employee is frequently in close quarters and
areas which could cause claustrophobia.

Working Conditions
Work occurs in both inside and outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold. Employee is subject to noise which
requires the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level or other noises created in a vehicle maintenance facility.
Employee is subject to vibration such as oscillating movements of the extremities whole body, work place hazards
including operating mechanical
equipment, and atmospheric conditions due to
exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, hot metal exhausts, and greases and oils. Employee is required to wear a respirator when
required. Employee may work in close quarters, crawl spaces, under or on top of
large vehicles, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia or dizziness
from heights.

Education and Experience
Completion of high school or GED equivalency

Special Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Hazardous Material Operations Certification Firefighter II Certification
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic
Child Passenger
Safety Technician Certification (preferred) or within one year.                  Emergency
Vehicle Driver Certification (preferred)
North Carolina Class B Driver’s License (preferred)                                                                      NIMS 100,
200, 700, 800, 704

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION

20.00 - 20.00

DISCLAIMER
This classification
specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of
work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to
contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job.
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions section of this classification
may vary from position to position, and a more thorough description of these
elements can be found in the employee’s Position Description Questionnaire
(PDQ). The City reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties
assigned to this classification