Firefighter- Fire Engineer

Paid Firefighter

The City of Reidsville Fire Department is looking for a paid firefighter. The salary will be based on certification and experience.

Provides response to fires, emergency calls, administers life support techniques and procedures based on patient assessment, including all skills at the EMT level. Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fire including rescue, entry, and ventilation and salvage work. Provides response to emergency calls and administers emergency medical care to include first aid, CPR, airway management and oxygen administration. Operates fire and emergency medical equipment, as certified. Participates in post-fire operations of cleaning and salvage. Completes necessary records and reports for fire calls and emergency calls including information for billing documentation and legal accountability. Reports facility maintenance, radio, vehicle and equipment problems to appropriate level of authority. Performs routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including washing and waxing trucks, checking batteries, checking fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hoses, inspection of hose and hose connections for damage and wear. Attends in-service classes to maintain current knowledge of fire suppression and emergency medical technology, participates in physical training. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Valid North Carolina Class C driver's license.
• Must obtain a North Carolina Class B driver's license within 2 months of hire.
• Possess a NC Firefighter Certification issued by the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
• Possess or obtain an Emergency Medical Technician certification issued by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services within 1 year of hire.
• Subject to departmental skill assessment and probationary trial.
• Must live within 30 minutes of Reidsville City limits for emergency call back situations.
• Background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical required. EOE

Preferred Certifications:

• Driver Operator Certification
• Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification
• Additional certifications related to fire/rescue services

***If the applicant does not possess an EMT certification, he/she will be offered a salary amount 5% below starting pay. However, he/she will receive a 5% increase once the certification is obtained. ***

Paid Firefighter

The City of Reidsville Fire Department is looking for a paid firefighter. The salary will be based on certification and experience.

Provides response to fires, emergency calls, administers life support techniques and procedures based on patient assessment, including all skills at the EMT level. Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fire including rescue, entry, and ventilation and salvage work. Provides response to emergency calls and administers emergency medical care to include first aid, CPR, airway management and oxygen administration. Operates fire and emergency medical equipment, as certified. Participates in post-fire operations of cleaning and salvage. Completes necessary records and reports for fire calls and emergency calls including information for billing documentation and legal accountability. Reports facility maintenance, radio, vehicle and equipment problems to appropriate level of authority. Performs routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including washing and waxing trucks, checking batteries, checking fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hoses, inspection of hose and hose connections for damage and wear. Attends in-service classes to maintain current knowledge of fire suppression and emergency medical technology, participates in physical training. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Valid North Carolina Class C driver's license.
• Must obtain a North Carolina Class B driver's license within 2 months of hire.
• Possess a NC Firefighter Certification issued by the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
• Possess or obtain an Emergency Medical Technician certification issued by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services within 1 year of hire.
• Subject to departmental skill assessment and probationary trial.
• Must live within 30 minutes of Reidsville City limits for emergency call back situations.
• Background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical required. EOE

Preferred Certifications:

• Driver Operator Certification
• Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification
• Additional certifications related to fire/rescue services

***If the applicant does not possess an EMT certification, he/she will be offered a salary amount 5% below starting pay. However, he/she will receive a 5% increase once the certification is obtained. ***

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