Protect life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate Degree or two (2) years of college coursework preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
- Must have no felony convictions within the past ten (10) years
- Must meet minimum physical fitness requirements as set forth by Georgia Firefighters Standard and Training Council
- Possession of or the capability of obtaining a valid Georgia driver's license (class F)
- Completion of Basic Firefighter Course meeting the requirements set forth by Georgia Firefighters Standard and Training Council
- Completed and maintain certification as a Emergency Medical Technician as set forth by Georgia Department of Human Resource
- Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Certification as State of Georgia Firefighter
- Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate or greater
- Knowledge of administrative functions of the department
- Knowledge of modern firefighting principals, practices and methods
- Knowledge of firefighting equipment including personal protective equipment
- Knowledge of hazard identification and correction including escape route planning
- Knowledge of behavior and mechanics of various types of fire
- Knowledge of principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression
- Knowledge of the Incident Management System
- Knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the City
- Knowledge of emergency care methods, techniques and equipment
- Skill in operating heavy emergency equipment
- Skill in the use of tools, equipment and apparatus to fight fires, rescue or provide emergency medical care
- Skill in operating a computer
- Skill in effective and efficient oral and written communication
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the public
- Ability to perform duties in a safe and effective manner under stressful situations and conditions
- Ability to perform fire prevention building inspections and building familiarization activities
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the public
