Firefighter I,II

Firefighter

Responds to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, traffic accidents, and other emergency and non-emergency incidents that pose a threat or hazard to life and/or property for the purpose of mitigating these threats. An employee in this class performs fire fighting and emergency medical response as the primary tasks. Also involves operating fire apparatus and equipment, combating fires, and conducting fire education and prevention activities to prevent fires, to save lives and protect property. Daily work usually involves training, readinessdrills, and exercises with other fire personnel to maintain job related skills. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard. Work standards and procedures are well established; however, significant independence and judgment are required of the employee. Work is reviewed by the Fire Captain through observation, reports and discussions.

Examples of duties include:

• Responds on fire apparatus to incidents and performs all basic firefighting, emergency medical technician, and other hazard and threat mitigation functions including making hose and adapter connections, using self-contained breathing apparatus, advancing hose lines, using portable extinguishers, conducting salvage operations, using ground ladders, monitoring radio transmissions and relaying messages, assessing and treating patients, and lifting and moving patients. These functions are often carried out using specialized tools and techniques.
• Uses hand tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, and other power tools to carry out functions such as forcing entry into structures, removing smoke and hazardous gases from structures, extrication of patients, and checking for fire extension.
• After completion of departmental Relief Driver certification, serves as apparatus Driver/Operator when needed. This includes providing safe transport of personnel and equipment, operating the apparatus pump and/or aerial device, making hose and adapter connections, calculating friction loss and pressures, maintaining correct pressures and flows, and communicating with suppression crews and/or command.
• Participates in departmental and Town-wide programs to establish and maintain strength, endurance, and general wellness.
• Trains to assure proficiency with all hazard and threat mitigation functions, equipment, apparatus, street locations, and target hazards.
• Participates in fire prevention and readiness activities including inspections, public education, demonstrating fire extinguishers, demonstrating and installing smoke detectors, preparing preplans, testing and maintenance of fire hydrants, testing and maintenance of apparatus, and testing and maintenance of other equipment.
• Attends lectures, studies manuals, participates in drills and learns modern techniques to develop and maintain skills.
• Maintains fire station facilities and grounds by cleaning, sweeping, mopping, painting, washing windows, mowing, landscaping and other associated tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• North Carolina Class C Driver's License (or equivalent State issued Driver's License).
• The following certifications must be obtained within the probationary period of 12 months and maintained:
  • North Carolina Firefighter
  • North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician
  • North Carolina Hazardous Materials Level I Responder

This position is classified as safety sensitive per the Town's Personnel Policy.

Join our team to receive the following benefits:

• Paid Vacation Leave Accrual - accrual amount increases with service
• Paid Sick Leave Accrual
• Paid Holiday Leave and 1 Floating Holiday per year
• Membership in the Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS)
• 4% contribution into the NC401(k) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available
• Medical Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
• Employee Wellness Center visits at no cost – dependents also welcome if covered on employee's health insurance plan
• Looking to retire from the Town? We offer health insurance for retirees based on years of service
• Dental Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
• Looking to retire from the Town? We offer dental insurance for retirees based on years of service
• Voluntary Vision Insurance for employee at a low cost – dependent coverage available
• Short Term Disability at no cost to employees
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability is available
• 2.5 times salary (up to $200,000) Life Insurance for employee at no cost
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, child(ren) available
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost
• Credit Union Membership Eligibility
• Education Tuition Assistance
• Employee Birthday Gift Certificate
• 2% Annual Bonus
• Progressive Pay Plan

Firefighter

Responds to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, traffic accidents, and other emergency and non-emergency incidents that pose a threat or hazard to life and/or property for the purpose of mitigating these threats. An employee in this class performs fire fighting and emergency medical response as the primary tasks. Also involves operating fire apparatus and equipment, combating fires, and conducting fire education and prevention activities to prevent fires, to save lives and protect property. Daily work usually involves training, readinessdrills, and exercises with other fire personnel to maintain job related skills. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard. Work standards and procedures are well established; however, significant independence and judgment are required of the employee. Work is reviewed by the Fire Captain through observation, reports and discussions.

Examples of duties include:

• Responds on fire apparatus to incidents and performs all basic firefighting, emergency medical technician, and other hazard and threat mitigation functions including making hose and adapter connections, using self-contained breathing apparatus, advancing hose lines, using portable extinguishers, conducting salvage operations, using ground ladders, monitoring radio transmissions and relaying messages, assessing and treating patients, and lifting and moving patients. These functions are often carried out using specialized tools and techniques.
• Uses hand tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, and other power tools to carry out functions such as forcing entry into structures, removing smoke and hazardous gases from structures, extrication of patients, and checking for fire extension.
• After completion of departmental Relief Driver certification, serves as apparatus Driver/Operator when needed. This includes providing safe transport of personnel and equipment, operating the apparatus pump and/or aerial device, making hose and adapter connections, calculating friction loss and pressures, maintaining correct pressures and flows, and communicating with suppression crews and/or command.
• Participates in departmental and Town-wide programs to establish and maintain strength, endurance, and general wellness.
• Trains to assure proficiency with all hazard and threat mitigation functions, equipment, apparatus, street locations, and target hazards.
• Participates in fire prevention and readiness activities including inspections, public education, demonstrating fire extinguishers, demonstrating and installing smoke detectors, preparing preplans, testing and maintenance of fire hydrants, testing and maintenance of apparatus, and testing and maintenance of other equipment.
• Attends lectures, studies manuals, participates in drills and learns modern techniques to develop and maintain skills.
• Maintains fire station facilities and grounds by cleaning, sweeping, mopping, painting, washing windows, mowing, landscaping and other associated tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• North Carolina Class C Driver's License (or equivalent State issued Driver's License).
• The following certifications must be obtained within the probationary period of 12 months and maintained:
  • North Carolina Firefighter
  • North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician
  • North Carolina Hazardous Materials Level I Responder

This position is classified as safety sensitive per the Town's Personnel Policy.

Join our team to receive the following benefits:

• Paid Vacation Leave Accrual - accrual amount increases with service
• Paid Sick Leave Accrual
• Paid Holiday Leave and 1 Floating Holiday per year
• Membership in the Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS)
• 4% contribution into the NC401(k) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available
• Medical Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
• Employee Wellness Center visits at no cost – dependents also welcome if covered on employee's health insurance plan
• Looking to retire from the Town? We offer health insurance for retirees based on years of service
• Dental Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
• Looking to retire from the Town? We offer dental insurance for retirees based on years of service
• Voluntary Vision Insurance for employee at a low cost – dependent coverage available
• Short Term Disability at no cost to employees
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability is available
• 2.5 times salary (up to $200,000) Life Insurance for employee at no cost
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, child(ren) available
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost
• Credit Union Membership Eligibility
• Education Tuition Assistance
• Employee Birthday Gift Certificate
• 2% Annual Bonus
• Progressive Pay Plan

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