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Firefighter/EMT-I/A

Habersham Public Safety

Location: Athens, GA, 30609
Type: Permanent, Non-Remote
Posted on: March 5, 2023
This job is no longer available from the source.
Job Description
Position: Firefighter/EMT-I/A (FT) Department: Emergency Services
Starting Salary: $12.93 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Posting Date: January 1, 2020 Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for protecting lives and property endangered by fires and other emergency situations while providing a high level of pre-hospital advanced emergency medical care to sick and/or injured patients of all ages.
Major Duties:
Responds to fires; suppresses fires utilizing such fire-fighting equipment and rescue techniques as nozzle direction, building ventilation, and overhaul.
Rescues fire and accident victims utilizing the appropriate extrication methods and equipment.
Administers first aid and CPR.
Inspects assigned apparatus and equipment; cleans, repairs, and performs routine maintenance on same.
Drives emergency vehicles; establishes fire streams and monitors gauges.
May serve as incident commander until relieved by a senior officer.
May serve as Battalion Chief or Shift Captain in his/her absence.
Performs housekeeping, building maintenance, and grounds keeping duties.
Participates in and assists with training sessions.
Flushes and maintains fire hydrants; tests hose and fire pumps.
Prepares incidents reports, gas and vehicle maintenance logs, and other reports.
Provides fire prevention information to the public; may assist with the teaching of fire safety classes.
Performs fire preplanning.
Performs all pre-hospital patient care in compliance with the Habersham County Emergency Services patient care protocols, as approved by the Emergency Services Medical Director.
Performs daily inspections of ambulances and on-board supplies and equipment and restocks after each call.
Completes the State required Patient Care Report on each call dispatched.
Drives and controls an ambulance.
Completion of monthly educational requirements and training, including Health Stream.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
Licensure or other Certifications: EMT-I or A certification required.
Current EMT-I or A registration in the State of Georgia.
Current CPR and NIMS compliant.
Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The successful candidate must pass a Background/Reference Check, and Pre-Employment Drug Screenings prior to the start of employment.
To Apply: All applicants must complete a Habersham County employment application. Applications can be found online at www.habershamga.com. Applications and a detailed job description can be picked up at the Habersham County Human Resources Department, Administration Building located at 130 Jacob’s Way, Clarkesville, GA 30523 in room 303. For more information please call (706) 839-0214.
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: $12.93 (minimum) Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available Type of Job: Regular
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