Job description

Under general supervision and instruction this position performs fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical service and rescue activities. This position will be regularly scheduled for 5 work days (24 hour shifts) per month based upon the operational needs of the Troup County Fire Department.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

High school diploma or GED, current valid Georgia Class F driver's license

Must have three to five years' of experience as a Firefighter/ EMT

Must have State of Georgia Emergency Medical Technician Certification and Georgia Intermediate or Advanced EMT certification

Must have Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Certification; NPQ Firefighter 1 & 2 certification preferred; National Incident Management System/ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 preferred; NPQ Haz-Mat Technician preferred

A reference letter from current or past Fire Chief or Department Head preferred

Must be able to work under stress and meet physical requirements

Knowledge of modern firefighting techniques and equipment; knowledge of modern modern EMS techniques and equipment

Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to the control and prevention of fires a Knowledge of department and county policies and procedure; 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.org. Job #: 10012019 Firefighter/EMT PT

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• LaGrange, GA 30240: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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