Firefighter I

This class is to train and certify Firefighter/Paramedic Trainees in the responsibilities for performing duties in an assigned division of the department under the supervision of an officer or senior firefighter. These duties include responding to fires, accidents, and medical emergencies to protect life and property; participating in fire inspection, fire prevention activities, station maintenance, and training activities; and performing related work as required. This job is a safety sensitive position and will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy.

Applicants must pass a comprehensive background investigation, including criminal, controlled substance, driving, employment hsitory checks, an oral interview, medical exam, drug testing, and psychological and physical agility testing.

• Assists in the performance of fire suppression and life rescue, utilizing a variety of equipment to contain and extinguish fire or mitigate other emergencies such as hazardous materials' incidents and technical rescues.
• Assists in, or provides, emergency medical care after performing patient assessment to include advanced assessment, airway management, and pharmacological administration utilizing department medical guidelines.
• Assists with conveying, or provides, medical information obtained from assessment to other medical professionals including physicians, nurses, and emergency room medical staff.
• Receives training in order to independently prepare fire and patient care medical reports.
• Assists in the operation, inspection and maintenance of variety of fire apparatus and fire stations. Operates and inspects ambulance to ensure proper working conditions. Monitors inventory usage and documentation for compliance.
• Delivers fire and life safety prevention programs to educate the public.
• Assists citizens with their general questions and concerns.
• Participates in regularly scheduled training programs.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Training and Experience (positions in this class require):

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must successfully complete state EMS licensure, state firefighter certification, and other requirements to successfully operate on a department emergency response vehicle during the first two years of employment.

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class require):

• Valid Driver's License from state of residency
• Upon completion of the Academy: NPQ Firefighter II Certification or equivalent;

Required Documents (Failure to attach both of the required documents listed below to your application will result in delayed processing of your application):

1. A copy of your high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate (This is a state requirement for certification purposes) AND

2. One of the following: (All test cores must have been taken within the past five years)

• Current national Registry (NR) or State of Georgia EMT Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Cards, OR
• Any completed associates degree or higher from an accredited college, OR
• SAT new - minimum scores: Reading 24, Writing and Language - 25, Math - 22, OR
• SAT minimum scores: Reading and Writing - 430, Math - 400, OR
• ACT minimum scores: English - 17, Math - 17, Reading - 15, OR
• ASSET minimum scores: Reading - 38, Writing - 38, Math - 38, OR
• CLASSIC ACCUPLACER minimum scores: Reading Comprehension - 55, Sentence Skills - 60, Arithmetic - 34, OR

• NEXT-GENERATION ACCUPLACER minimum scores: Reading - 224, Writing - 236, Arithmetic - 229

Upon completion of the Academy:

• NPQ Hazardous Materials Operations Certification;
• Emergency Response to Terrorism (ERT) Basic concepts;
• Firefighter Safety and Survival;
• Public Education Certification

Knowledge of:

• Applicable State, Federal and County law requirements;
• Firefighting principles and techniques;
• Hazmat operations;
• Mechanical principles;
• Operating techniques of various equipment;
• Department policies and procedures;
• Human anatomy and physiology;
• Emergency medical procedures; assessment; treatment determinant;
• Medical terms;
• Customer service principles;
• General Mathematics;
• Basic computer knowledge.

Skill in:

• Applying applicable laws, rules and regulations;
• Extinguishing fires;
• Operating emergency vehicles and various equipment;
• Maintaining equipment and vehicles;
• Providing basic life support;
• documenting emergency medical care and treatment;
• Performing strenuous tasks;
• Understanding medical terms;
• Educating the public;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, health professionals, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

We welcome all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are authorized to work in the United States, including those with a valid DHS Authorization Card.

Starting salary: 3% incentive for associate degree and 6% incentive for bachelor's degree.

Please note that you may receive emails throughout the application and background process for this position. Check your spam/junk email box and ensure you can receive emails from FireRecruiting@gwinnettcounty.com.

• Physical Requirements: Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, manual dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.