Salary Structure
In order to be considered for this position you must have a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification at time of application.
CPAT testing options available at Schoolcraft college https://home.schoolcraft.edu/testingcenter/firefighter-testing
The posting will close on Wednesday, June 8th
Essential Duties:
* Respond to emergencies with a fire company, may enter burning buildings with hose lines, operate nozzles and extinguish the fire as directed
* Operate hand fire extinguishers, fog nozzles and similar equipment in extinguishing fires; raise, lower and climb ladders; and ventilate burning buildings to carry off smoke and gases and assist in returning equipment to service
* Rescue persons from danger and administer medical aid as necessary
* Perform salvage operations such as throwing covers, evacuating water, removing debris and performing general cleanup at the fire scene
* Perform routine housekeeping duties at a fire station, such as mowing grass, cooking, making beds, cleaning walls, washing windows and sweeping floors
* Assist with limited repair and maintenance work on fire equipment and apparatus
* Attend and participate in training sessions to learn firefighting strategies and tactics, equipment operation, medical aid and street and hydrant locations
* Check and inventory all personal protective equipment, firefighting tools and equipment for readiness (e.g.
protective clothing, breathing apparatus, rescue equipment, hoses, hand tools, etc.); place personal safety gear on apparatus; check emergency medical care equipment for readiness (e.g.
replenish first aid supplies in trauma box). Report any missing, damaged or non-functioning equipment
* Communicate with fire crew, other fire crews or supervisors, fire department management staff and incident commanders; follow verbal instructions
* Promote life safety and prevention among public contacts
Related Work: Perform associated fire and rescue work as assigned.
Knowledge of:
* Basic principles and techniques of fire suppression, rescue, life support and fire prevention
* Operation of appropriate apparatus
* City geography
* State and local traffic regulations
* Basic knowledge of computers and software (e.g.
Microsoft Outlook, E-Mail)
* Basic mechanical aptitude
* Basic emergency medical procedures
* Basic mathematics functions
Skills and Ability to:
* Ability to understand and learn firefighting and medical response information from oral and written sources
* Ability to read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient performance
* Ability to understand and follow oral instructions
* Ability to effectively communicate in English through oral and written communication
* Use modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications and software
* Ability to work long hours under stressful co...
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Type: Permanent Location: Ann Arbor, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2022-04-30 08:15:21
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under an assigned Lieutenant.
Listens for alarm and details of radio message received from alarm office.
Puts on protective equipment such as air pack, turnouts, and gloves; searches for victims in smoky areas; and determines safest evacuation routes for self/victims.
Pries open vehicles, equipment, or structures using specialized equipment such as the hydraulic rescue tool.
Drags or carries an unconscious victim down ladders or stairs; connects hoses and couplings to water sources, pumps, nozzles, etc.; and advances charged hose lines to fight fire.
Identifies flammable or hazardous materials; lifts and maneuvers hand-held and hand-raised ladders; and extinguishes fires in areas where there is no visibility and extreme heat.
Opens holes in structures using axes, pike poles, or other equipment; preserves evidence of arson for use by an arson investigator.
Develops and maintains current knowledge of well-established firefighting procedures and maintains certifications and licenses.
Cleans equipment and inspects or tests equipment on apparatus.
Questions patients or other bystanders to gather medical information; conducts assessments of patients; and administers emergency medical care as a pre-hospital care provider and/or transports patients to the appropriate hospital for appropriate treatment in response to patient's condition.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1.
Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLETED AS A CONDITION OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT:
1.
Must successfully progress through the State of Tennessee Firefighter I Certification Program within twelve (12) months with the Memphis Fire Department and must successfully progress through the State of Tennessee Firefighter II Certification Program within thirty-six (36) months with the Memphis Fire Department (as specified in NFPA Standard 1001), as a condition of continued employment.
FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE TO OBTAIN LICENSE FROM DATE OF EMPLOYMENT
FIREFIGHTER I 12 MONTHS
*
FIREFIGHTER II 36 MONTHS
*
*Must successfully complete certification as a condition of continued employment
2.
Must successfully complete course work/testing and become certified by the State of Tennessee as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) within timeframe (below) based on their medical certification level at time of employment and maintain licensure, as a condition of continued employment.
If State of Tennessee laws and/or regulations change enacting a new title for an Emergency Medical Technician (EMTs) license, the employee must successfully complete course work and testing within twelve (12) months reflective of the equivalent EMT licensure to be determined by t...
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Type: Permanent Location: Memphis, US-TN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2022-04-28 08:12:47
