Firefighter/EMT

JOB OPENING Troup County Government **Position:**Firefighter/EMT Department: Fire Salary:$52,988.21/Yr Under general supervision and instruction this position performs fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical service and rescue activities. Qualifications/Knowledge: - High school diploma or GED, current valid Georgia Class F driver's license - Must have one to three years of experience as a Firefighter/EMT - Must have State of Georgia Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certification - Georgia EMT-Intermediate or Advanced Certification preferred - Must have Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Certification; NPQ Firefighter 1 and 2 Certification preferred; National Incident Management System/ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 preferred; NPQ Haz-Mat Technician preferred - Must be able to work under stress and meet physical requirements - Knowledge of modern firefighting techniques and equipment; knowledge of modern EMS techniques and equipment - Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to the control and prevention of fires - Knowledge of department and county policies and procedures; knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations - Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs - Knowledge of the capabilities and uses of emergency vehicles and equipment - Skill in operating emergency vehicles and equipment; skill in the use of radio/communications equipment - Skill in the provision of medical care in emergency situations - Skill in planning, organization and decision making; skill in oral and written communication Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Drives assigned apparatus to fire, rescue and emergency medical calls - Responds to fire alarms and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to most efficiently control the emergency at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires - Operates a variety of pumps, ladders, hoses and other equipment at the scene of fire, rescue and other emergency incidents - Responds to medical emergencies and uses EMS skills to evaluate, treat and stabilize patients - Completes required reports detailing fire and medical incident responses - Completes required training and maintains required certifications - Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles - Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies aboard emergency vehicles; conducts regular inspections - Provides fire prevention information to the public and tours of the fire station; assists in teaching fire safety and other classes - Performs housekeeping, grounds keeping and building maintenance duties - Conducts station and apparatus tours for school and other community groups - Participates in public education events - Conducts pre-incident planning on commercial and residential structures as requested - Performs all other related duties as assigned Employment Applications will be accepted Until Filled on Troup County's website @ www.troupcountyga.gov. Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace