Firefighter Recruit

Firefighter

This position is responsible for completing required training to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of a Firefighter. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Barrow County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Participates in training to obtain the necessary skills, knowledge, and certification to advance to the Firefighter level within the Emergency Services department.
• Completes classroom work; completes required quizzes and tests at a satisfactory level.
• Participates in daily physical fitness and agility activities.
• Participates in live burns, forcible entries, hazardous materials responses, and other training exercises.
• Performs general housekeeping and grounds and maintenance work associated with the maintenance of the training center and the administrative facilities.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current and accepted firefighting practices.
• Knowledge of Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council compliance standards.
• Knowledge of departmental and county policies and procedures and related federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Knowledge of county streets and geography.
• Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

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