Firefighter I

About the Department

Position Duties

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS: THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AND OTHER DUTIES WHICH MAY BE ASSIGNED BY THE TOWN OF SMITHFIELD: Responds to emergency calls, lays and connects hose lines, dons self-contained breathing apparatus, operates nozzles and directs water streams, climbs ladders, uses portable fire extinguishers, tools, and appliances as directed. Enters and works within burning structures and other hazardous environments as directed. Ventilates burning structures by opening windows and skylights or by cutting holes in roofs, ceilings and floors as directed. Removes persons from danger and frees trapped victims using a variety of power tools. Performs salvage operations such as spreading salvage covers and removing water and debris. Participates in fire apparatus practices and attends training classes in firefighting, emergency medical treatment and related subjects. Maintains and improves station, grounds apparatus and related equipment. Assists in cleaning kitchens, sleeping quarters, dayroom, apparatus floors, etc. Performs other related and non-related duties as required.
• Responds to emergency calls, lays and connects hose lines, dons self-contained breathing apparatus, operates nozzles and directs water streams, climbs ladders, uses portable fire extinguishers, tools, and appliances as directed.
• Enters and works within burning structures and other hazardous environments as directed.
• Ventilates burning structures by opening windows and skylights or by cutting holes in roofs, ceilings and floors as directed.
• Removes persons from danger and frees trapped victims using a variety of power tools.
• Performs salvage operations such as spreading salvage covers and removing water and debris.
• Participates in fire apparatus practices and attends training classes in firefighting, emergency medical treatment and related subjects.
• Maintains and improves station, grounds apparatus and related equipment.
• Assists in cleaning kitchens, sleeping quarters, dayroom, apparatus floors, etc.
• Performs other related and non-related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge in fire suppression and emergency response. Considerable knowledge of fire equipment operation, maintenance, and skill in its operation and use. Ability to learn street location and mapping. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions. Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Must possess the visual acuity to perform administrative and computer related tasks as well as the ability to operate trucks and other equipment.
• Considerable knowledge in fire suppression and emergency response.
• Considerable knowledge of fire equipment operation, maintenance, and skill in its operation and use.
• Ability to learn street location and mapping.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly.
• Must possess the visual acuity to perform administrative and computer related tasks as well as the ability to operate trucks and other equipment.

Other Qualifications

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with courses and seminars in fire service and experience; or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Successfully completed the following certification and training programs: NC Firefighter I and II Certification; NC Hazardous Materials Responder I Certification; NC EMT -B Certification; National Incident Management ICS-700, 800 Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months; Ability and willingness to obtain the required State level certification as mandated by the Town within 12 months. Willingness to obtain additional certifications as required by the Town. Possession of a valid North Carolina Class B driver’s license, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with courses and seminars in fire service and experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successfully completed the following certification and training programs:
• NC Firefighter I and II Certification;
• NC Hazardous Materials Responder I Certification;
• NC EMT -B Certification;
• National Incident Management ICS-700, 800 Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months;
• Ability and willingness to obtain the required State level certification as mandated by the Town within 12 months.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications as required by the Town.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class B driver’s license, or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits include: Paid holidays, vacation and sick time Paid medical for all full-time employees Partial paid dental Paid $20,000 term-life insurance for all full-time employees Option benefits Include Vision Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Dependent Life Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Universal Life Flexible Spending Accounts Local government retirement plan (LGERS) and an up to 5% 401k Town match. Free Membership at the Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center. Fore more benefits information, please visit https://www.smithfield-nc.com/page/ebc_home
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Paid medical for all full-time employees
• Partial paid dental
• Paid $20,000 term-life insurance for all full-time employees
• Option benefits Include Vision Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Dependent Life Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Universal Life Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Dependent Life
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Universal Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Local government retirement plan (LGERS) and an up to 5% 401k Town match.
• Free Membership at the Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center.

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