Firefighter
Employer: Glynn, County of (GA)
Salary: $44,873.92 Annually
Location: 1725 Reynolds Street, Brunswick, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Glynn County Fire Rescue
Closing Date: Continuous
Essential Job Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. This classification is part of the broad-band compensation plan. Duties listed may not be performed by all incumbents, and level may be assigned in accordance with the skills and proficiencies demonstrated by the incumbent.
· Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
· Maintains a state of readiness for emergency response.
· Maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire vehicles, emergency squads and in fire stations.
· Provides protection of life and property. Suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires.
· Performs search, rescue, extrication of victims and forcible entries.
· Performs cleanup activities.
· Drives, operates and monitors a variety of fire and emergency vehicles and emergency medical equipment.
· Administers first aid, artificial respiration, life support or other medical care according to level of certification.
· Inspects buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
· Prepares and completes various forms and reports.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Minimum of 18 years of age
· Meet the requirements of Georgia Fire Laws and Regulations Annotated section 25-4-8 as listed below:
· High school diploma or GED
· Pass a post offer of employment Criminal History back ground check (No felony convictions within the past 10 years)
· Pass a post offer of employment physical exam
· Successfully complete a physical evaluation battery (PEB) based on NFPA 1582 standards
· Pass a post offer of employment drug/alcohol screening
· Possess a valid class A or Class B drivers license
· Must have one year of service with a comparable full service fire department
· Must have successfully completed the NPQ Firefighter I Certification written and practical testing conducted by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council and the Georgia Fire Academy
· Must have successfully completed Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate medical training as outlined by the Georgia Department of Human Resources (EMS Division)
· Meet guidelines established in NFPA 1001 Firefighter Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4
Work schedule is 56 hours per week which may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Non-certified Firefighter new hire pay will be reduced by 5% until certification is obtained.