Firefighter

Position Purpose

Under close supervision, performs firefighting, fire prevention, and operating duties.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Responds to fire alarms.
• Performs essential job tasks as described in NFPA 1582.
• Performs extrication of victims from entrapment, utilizing various methods and tools.
• Lays out and connects hoses.
• Holds nozzles and directs water streams.
• Raises and climbs ladders, uses fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment.
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents and any other emergency response as necessary.
• Removes people from danger and administers first aid to injured persons.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
• Participates in fire drills and attends classes in firefighting, first aid, and related subjects.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire department property.
• Cleans and washes walls, windows, and floors.
• Makes minor repairs.
• Washes, hangs, and dries hoses.
• Washes, cleans, and polishes all fire department vehicles.
• On assignment, may participate in one of several trades in maintaining, remodeling, constructing, altering, or repairing buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment.   
• Assumes a turn at preparing meals.
• Responsible for putting fire runs information into computer system.
• Obtain fire report information on scene as relief driver.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalent GED certificate.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of required 13-week Fire Academy in Greenville, Kentucky or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a physical examination.
• Ability to successfully complete background and drug screenings.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the City, including locations of street system and physical layout of the City, hydrants, knox boxes, and FDC’s.
• Ability to learn a variety of firefighting duties and methods, including the operation of firefighting apparatus within a reasonable working test period.
• Physical strength and agility and freedom from serious physical defects as indicated by a physical examination and the ability to perform arduous tasks under adverse weather and working conditions.
• Ability to perform mechanical work involved in operating and maintaining firefighting apparatus.
• Good physical condition and ability to maintain satisfactory fitness level.
• Be familiar with NPFA, state, and local fire prevention codes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate on-the-basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy/childbirth related medical conditions age, or disability or any other protected class. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact City of Glasgow at 270-651-5131.