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Purpose & Job Related Requirements
- NOW HIRING: FIREFIGHTER/EMT RECRUITS!* * * SALARY / INCENTIVE INFORMATION * * *Initial recruit salary of $42639 annually with an increase to Firefighter salary of $51220 annually after successful completion of recruit training.Applicants with qualified certified Firefighter II and/or EMT prior experience may be eligible for higher placement/salary in the Step Plan upon completion of training.This position offers a onetime $3000 hiring incentive to be paid in $1000 increments (not added to base salary).Eligible newlyhired Firefighter/EMT Recruit candidates will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon documented satisfactory job performance as follows: After successfully completing 3 months of employment (Payment #1 after successfully completing 6 months of employment (Payment #2 and after successfully completing 12 months of employment (Payment #3 for a grand total of $3000. Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager.
HIRING PROCESS: To be considered for a Firefighter/EMT Recruit position you will be asked to participate in and must successfully pass all of the following phases:
**A resume is recommended with the submission of application.**
PHASE 1: Test Score Requirements. Click here(works best with Internet Explorer. If document displays gray scroll down) for the Application instructions and Test Score Requirements. You must submit one or more of the following by your PAT date to continue in the process:
- A copy of your current National Registry (NR); OR
- A copy of your current State of Georgia EMT Basic Intermediate or Advanced Cards; OR
- An Official transcript* for any Associates degree or higher from an accredited college; OR
- An Official copy* of qualifying entrance exam scores as described in the attached instructions. Click here(same link as above) to access application instructions that include qualifying exam types and passing test scores for each.
PHASE 2: Physical Agility Test (PAT) Scheduled for the week of May 19 2025. Application review will begin April 21 2025. All applicants who meet the minimum position requirements will receive an email invitation to selfschedule for the PAT on April 21. You must provide a release form (Medical Affidavit) signed by your personal physician stating you may participate in the physical agility test prior to participating in the test.
Click here (works best with Internet Explorer. If document displays gray scroll down) for your physician release form / Medical Affidavit and information about the PAT.
Click here(works best with Internet Explorer. If document displays gray scroll down) to view a firefighter recruitment video and a video of a samplePAT.NOTE:The AthensClarke County Fire & Emergency Services (ACCFES) Medical Affidavit is valid for six months from the date of the doctors signature. If you have a valid ACCFES Medical Affidavit from a previous application you must bring a copy of this Affidavit to the PAT in order to participate.
PHASE 3: Oral Interviews will be held for candidates who successfully complete Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the hiring process as listed above and are selected to move to the interview phase. Dates for oral interviews will be announced via email after the Physical Agility Testing is completed and are tentatively scheduled for the week of June 23 2025.
Eligibility:
You must pass all phases of testing to be placed on the eligibility list. An eligibility list will be developed after all testing is complete. If selected for hire you will be required to have your fingerprints processed and participate in further preemployment testing i.e. medical examination routine drug test and a psychological examination. You must successfully complete all phases of preemployment testing. The next recruit class is tentatively scheduled to start August 29 2025.
REPORTS TO: Fire Sergeant or Fire Lieutenant depending on the job assignment
FLSA STATUS:Nonexempt
CLASSIFICATION:Personnel System Requires satisfactory completion of a 12month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: FD01
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes Subject to random drug testing per the AthensClarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to learn and master the skills required to protect lives and property endangered by fire and other emergency situations to promote fire prevention and safety activities and to educate the public. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to performing fire suppression activities performing rescue salvage and overhaul operations driving and operating apparatus administering first response emergency medical care inspecting and maintaining fire apparatus equipment conducting station tours and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: While assigned to Training: 40hour work week. While assigned to Shift: On duty 24 hours 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. the following day) off duty 48 hours. Weekends holidays and overtime are included and required in the scheduled work assignments.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation responsible for the safety readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy.
Emergency Position
This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather utility failure fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager. Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must possess a valid drivers license.
Must obtain the following within twelve months of date of hire:- NPQ Firefighter I
- NPQ Firefighter II
- NPQ Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
- Georgia EMTBasic
Must meet and maintain the requirements set forth by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council for Firefighters within twelve months of date of hire.
Must meet and maintain the requirements set forth by the Georgia Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services for EMT Basic (minimum) within twelve months of date of hire. Admission to EMT School will require proof of the following immunizations (or proof of the first immunization of a series):- MMR
- TB test
- Hep B
- Tdap (within last 5 years)
Essential Duties Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or allinclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs fire suppression and life rescue utilizing a variety of equipment to contain and extinguish fire or mitigate other emergencies such as hazardous materials incidents and technical rescues.
Assesses emergency situations and determines appropriate actions to minimize or prevent negative impacts to life and property.
Provides emergency medical care including patient assessments and basic life support following departmental guidelines.
Communicates critical medical information from patient assessments and treatment to other medical professionals.
Performs salvage and overhaul operations to minimize property damage.
Operates inspects and performs routine maintenance on a variety of fire apparatus and equipment.
Delivers fire and life safety prevention programs to educate the public.
Prepares reports related to incidents equipment and patients.
Performs duties to maintain the fire station and equipment.
Participates in training programs for maintaining basic knowledge skills and abilities.
Prepares prefire incident plans according to departmental guidelines.
Participates in mandatory physical fitness program.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of the Fire Department as they pertain to the performance of duties for the position of Firefighter.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
Knowledge of firefighting techniques firefighting apparatus and equipment hydraulics local state and federal fire codes NFPA guidelines local geography streets and buildings hazardous materials emergency medical care building construction and basic mechanical procedures as required in the performance of duties.
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology medical terminology emergency medical procedures patient assessment and treatment protocols for medical and trauma emergencies.
Skill in the use of firefighting rescue and medical equipment provided by the department to fulfill Firefighter job duties.
Skill in the application of tactical procedures associated with firefighting including but not limited to:- Fire extinguishment
- Fire confinement/containment
- Ventilation
- Exposure protection
- Salvage
- Overhaul
Skill in the application of tactical procedures associate with rescue including but not limited to:- Interior search and rescue
- Vehicle extrication and rescue
- Basic rope operations and knots
Skill in the application of procedures associated with emergency medical care including but not limited to:- Patient assessment
- Treatment of medical emergencies
- Treatment of trauma emergencies
- Patient care reporting to medical professionals
Ability to perform strenuous tasks in hazardous conditions.
Ability to respond quickly and logically to emergency and/or stressful situations.
Ability to foster a team environment by supporting cohesive work relationships and providing effective conflict resolution.
Ability to compile organize prepare and maintain an assortment of records reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors other staff members and customers..
Ability to use independent judgment in routine and nonroutine situations.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
Ability to plan organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department.Supplemental Information
- (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling talking hearing seeing and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert over one hundred pounds of force occasionally and/or up to fifty pounds force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for very heavy work. Must be able to endure high heat conditions and subfreezing temperatures. Must be able to work in tight and closed spaces for extended periods of time. Must be able to work in situations of low visibility.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to coworkers / from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of firefighting techniques firefighting apparatus and equipment manuals local state and federal fire codes NFPA guidelines maps of streets hazardous materials manual prefire plans water supply layouts architectural drawings IFSTA handbooks first aid manuals and other informational documentation directions instructions and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare vehicle maintenance reports training reports workstation schedules rescue reports fire loss reports incident reports tour reports water usage reports gas reports and prefire plans using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgments in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative technical or professional languages including fire radio signal medical electrical and mechanics terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE:Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; interpret graphs; perform calculations involving variables formulas square roots and polynomials; and perform algebraic operations.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visually with fire mechanics electrical and medical equipment.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using fire mechanical electrical and medical equipment. Requires the ability to lift push bend and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. Requires skilled movements coordinating eyes hands and fingers accurately and making precise movements with speed.
MANUAL DEXTERITY:Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as firefighting apparatus and equipment such as: pumper ladder truck snorkel power tools ladders positive pressure blower fan electrical power generator pickhead axe K12 saw spanner wrench AED oxygen delivery devices airway devices stretcher medical supplies and other firefighting medical mechanics and electrical equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR/VISUAL DISCRIMINATION: Position requires binocular vision with good depth perception and peripheral vision motion detection high acuity and light adaptation as well as the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency including those related to fire medical situations or other type of emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone twoway radio.ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Leah Jagatic HR Coordinator Human Resourcesor.
Employment Type
Full-Time
