Firefighter – Emergency Services Job Application

Overview

Position Title: Firefighter

Company: City Of Forsyth County Nc

Location: Forsyth County, NC, US

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Receives and responds to fire alarms; drives firefighting equipment and operates it at the scene.
• Assists with fire operations in rescue, attack, extinguishment, salvage and overhaul activities.
• Responds to hazardous materials calls; determines chemicals involved and what precautions to
  take to minimize losses.
• Responds to emergency medical calls and operates at the North Carolina EMT Basic level and
  within protocols determined by the NC Office of EMS and Forsyth County Medical Director.
• Responds to rescue and technical rescue incidents and utilizes necessary resources to accomplish
  strategies and tactics set forth by incident commander or other supervisor.
• Performs a wide range of fire suppression activities at the fire scene; works closely with all
  Forsyth County emergency agencies.
• Ensures operational readiness of tools, equipment, and apparatus.
• Maintains facilities and grounds, apparatus, tools and equipment.
• Assists with fire prevention inspections of all county occupancies.
• Assists with fire origin and cause investigations.
  Prepares required reports and documentation.
• Actively participates in training classes, drills, and continuing education.
• Maintains all required training, certifications, and licenses.
• Maintains physical and mental fitness required to perform effectively as a firefighter.
• Understands and follows departmental and county policies.
• Performs all other assigned tasks of supervisors and command staff.
• Maintain a specific license such as a driver’s license in good standing, without a lapse or loss
  of a privilege to drive in compliance with North Carolina law, and in compliance with applicable
• DOT standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers if required to perform job requirements.

Requirements: