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Government Jobs lists this Firefighter Part-Time (EMT-Basic/Paramedic, Firefighter I, II Certified) opportunity in montgomery, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
FirefighterThis is entry-level firefighting work combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and operating and maintaining fire suppression apparatus and equipment. Work requires strenuous physical exertion under adverse conditions such as hazardous materials or cramped surroundings. Employees are also responsible for participating in daily training activities, inspecting and maintaining equipment and apparatus and cleaning and maintaining quarters. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Fire Lieutenant or Captain.Responds to emergency incidents and conducts fire suppression operations to include search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, hose operations such as protecting exposures and salvage and overhaul while wearing breathing apparatus and turnout gear. Performs ladder operations to include removing, raising or extending, carrying and replacing ground and extension ladders of various sizes ranging from 10-to-50 feet using acceptable methods and techniques in order to conduct suppression or rescue operations. Assesses patient condition and administers basic life support care or assists in providing advanced life support in order to maintain airway, breathing, and circulation using accepted methods and techniques and appropriate medical equipment. Participates in company training and fitness programs daily and reviews manuals, policies and procedures, maps, etc. in order to maintain readiness for emergency responses. Responds to hazardous materials incidents and determines method of approaching hazard based on recognition and identification efforts. Drives and operates ladder or engine to include spotting apparatus correctly based on obstructions, accessibility, safety, and size-up and prepares truck or engine for suppression or rescue operations. Performs aerial ladder operations to include spotting, operating, extending and lowering 110 foot aerial ladders using appropriate methods and techniques in order to conduct suppression or rescue operations. Inspects and maintains equipment, apparatus and station quarters in clean and safe condition, prepares documentation as needed, and performs assigned duties or duties as assigned by company officer or as required by department rules, regulations, policies, procedures or common practices.Must complete 16 weeks of training in the Montgomery Fire Department Recruit School. NOTE : Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must meet requirements of physical exam and the Fire Department's weight requirements. Applicants shall be 18 years of age at the time of employment. Must be of good moral character and have no record of convictions of a misdemeanor or felony involving violence, force, or moral turpitude. NOTE: A complete and thorough background investigation will be conducted on all candidates before employment. Beginning on the date of employment, Firefighters are NOT to smoke tobacco products or use smokeless tobacco at ANY time (on or off duty). Employment with the City of Montgomery is conditioned upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test will require the submission of a sample of hair, fingernails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug.)Applications are being accepted to fill a vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application and supplemental questionnaire form completely, providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.Complete an online application by clicking 'Apply'. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, fingernails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non-merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination based on age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at .I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.UPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION: It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs. Please visit the Update Contact Information page to log in and update your contact information at any time.The City of Montgomery provides a comprehensive benefits package consisting of Core benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Mental Health, Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life Insurance, and Deferred Compensation—as well as Voluntary benefits available through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. Employees also receive paid annual and sick leave, paid paternal leave, paid holidays, and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program. To learn more details, visit the benefits page.
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montgomery, AL, 36117, US
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