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Summary
Job Title
Firefighter
Job Description
You must submit your driver's license and CPAT card with your application. Must be currently employed as a full-time career Firefighter with another fire department and have at least 2 years on the job as a Career Firefighter. Must have a current CPAT card. Must have successfully completed and maintained the following training and certifications: IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter I, and IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter II, and IFSAC or Pro Board Hazardous Materials Awareness, and IFSAC or Pro Board Hazardous Materials Operations, and EMT-Basic and/or ability to reciprocate with Kentucky Board of EMS for EMT-Basic certification.
Essential Functions
The purpose of this classification is to perform firefighting and rescue operations in emergency situations, such as structural fires, motor vehicle accidents, aircraft emergencies, medical calls, bomb threats, wild land and brush fires, and hazardous material spills and leaks. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Responds to alarms and all fire and non-fire emergencies
- Performs a variety of firefighting and rescue tasks
- Inspects and maintains turnout gear, pumping apparatus, aerial apparatus, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire hose, and related equipment
- Utilizes a variety of equipment in the performance of duties
- Participates in and instructs fire safety education classes
- Assists in conducting scentometer readings
- Conducts verification of ownership
- Assists police and ambulance personnel as needed
- Performs routine maintenance work involved in the upkeep of fire department property and equipment
- Attends training classes in firefighting and related subjects
- Prepares fire incident and equipment deficiency reports
- Assists in fire and arson investigations
- May perform water rescue, confined space, and rope rescue operations
- Maintains regular and predictable in person attendance during regular business hours of the fire department and the City of Henderson is required
- Must undergo and successfully complete drug test and alcohol screening prior to employment and undergo and successfully complete future drug test and/or alcohol screening pursuant to the City's Drug and Alcohol policy
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in fire science preferred; supplemented by little or no previous experience or training; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must be currently employed as a full-time career Firefighter with another fire department and have at least 2 years on the job as a Career Firefighter. Must have a current CPAT card. Must have successfully completed and maintained the following training and certifications: IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter I, and IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter II, and IFSAC or Pro Board Hazardous Materials Awareness, and IFSAC or Pro Board Hazardous Materials Operations, and EMT-Basic and/or ability to reciprocate with Kentucky Board of EMS for EMT-Basic certification.
Performance Aptitudes
Data Utilization, Human Interaction, Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization, Verbal Aptitude, Mathematical Aptitude, Functional Reasoning, Situational Reasoning
ADA Compliance
Physical Ability, Sensory Requirements, Environmental Factors
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to: Health Insurance Group Life Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Cancer Insurance Disability Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Retirement Paid time off includes, but is not limited to: Vacation Sick time Personal time (full time employees only) Holidays (for eligible employees) Benefits are subject to change
Employer
City of Henderson Kentucky
Address
222 First St. Henderson, Kentucky, 42420
Phone
2708314903
Job Number
25-00002
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Job Description
Job Title
Firefighter
Job Description
You must submit your driver's license and CPAT card with your application. Must be currently employed as a full-time career Firefighter with another fire department and have at least 2 years on the job as a Career Firefighter. Must have a current CPAT card. Must have successfully completed and maintained the following training and certifications: IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter I, and IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter II, and IFSAC or Pro Board Hazardous Materials Awareness, and IFSAC or Pro Board Hazardous Materials Operations, and EMT-Basic and/or ability to reciprocate with Kentucky Board of EMS for EMT-Basic certification.
Essential Functions
The purpose of this classification is to perform firefighting and rescue operations in emergency situations, such as structural fires, motor vehicle accidents, aircraft emergencies, medical calls, bomb threats, wild land and brush fires, and hazardous material spills and leaks. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Responds to alarms and all fire and non-fire emergencies
- Performs a variety of firefighting and rescue tasks
- Inspects and maintains turnout gear, pumping apparatus, aerial apparatus, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire hose, and related equipment
- Utilizes a variety of equipment in the performance of duties
- Participates in and instructs fire safety education classes
- Assists in conducting scentometer readings
- Conducts verification of ownership
- Assists police and ambulance personnel as needed
- Performs routine maintenance work involved in the upkeep of fire department property and equipment
- Attends training classes in firefighting and related subjects
- Prepares fire incident and equipment deficiency reports
- Assists in fire and arson investigations
- May perform water rescue, confined space, and rope rescue operations
- Maintains regular and predictable in person attendance during regular business hours of the fire department and the City of Henderson is required
- Must undergo and successfully complete drug test and alcohol screening prior to employment and undergo and successfully complete future drug test and/or alcohol screening pursuant to the City's Drug and Alcohol policy
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in fire science preferred; supplemented by little or no previous experience or training; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must be currently employed as a full-time career Firefighter with another fire department and have at least 2 years on the job as a Career Firefighter. Must have a current CPAT card. Must have successfully completed and maintained the following training and certifications: IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter I, and IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter II, and IFSAC or Pro Board Hazardous Materials Awareness, and IFSAC or Pro Board Hazardous Materials Operations, and EMT-Basic and/or ability to reciprocate with Kentucky Board of EMS for EMT-Basic certification.
Performance Aptitudes
Data Utilization, Human Interaction, Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization, Verbal Aptitude, Mathematical Aptitude, Functional Reasoning, Situational Reasoning
ADA Compliance
Physical Ability, Sensory Requirements, Environmental Factors
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to: Health Insurance Group Life Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Cancer Insurance Disability Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Retirement Paid time off includes, but is not limited to: Vacation Sick time Personal time (full time employees only) Holidays (for eligible employees) Benefits are subject to change
Employer
City of Henderson Kentucky
Address
222 First St. Henderson, Kentucky, 42420
Phone
2708314903
Job Number
25-00002
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