Village of Pinehurst
An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression and incident response personnel and operations. The employee participates in incident response, including emergency medical, operation of fire apparatus, firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials response/mitigation, and equipment and facilities maintenance. The employee also participates in incident response and fire suppression training. Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire suppression and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. Ability to make effective decisions under pressure is required in all aspects of work, particularly in operating apparatus during fire response. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incident response work including working in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters. The employee is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work completed. Acts in the role of company officer in the absence of the station Captain including assuming responsibility for the supervision of personnel and completion of assigned tasks.
Responsibilities:
Responds to alarms and participates in incident response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents; responds and provides technical rescue services. Responds to and provides care for emergency medical incidents as an EMT. Drives apparatus to incident scene; properly places apparatus to establish water supply or other needs; ensures proper operation and pressure of hoses; issues equipment and monitors radio traffic for necessary response; returns fire apparatus and related equipment to service after incident response. Participates in fire inspections and preplans as assigned to enforce the fire safety provisions of the state building codes. Inspects station, and equipment for proper appearance and condition; performs cleaning and maintenance on station and grounds. Performs maintenance and cleaning of fire apparatus, equipment, station building, hydrants, hose lines, and related facilities, equipment and supplies. Assists with the preparation fire reports; prepares and maintains a variety of manual and digital records and reports; participates in special projects as required. Participates in in-service training programs and onboards and trains new employees. Participates in fire safety educational programs; leads station tours and performs car seat installations and safety checks. May perform special assignments or projects requiring the leadership or coordination of others such as SCBA maintenance and repair, radio equipment maintenance and repair, building maintenance, hydrant maintenance, hose line testing and maintenance, etc. May be assigned to serve as Fire Captain in the absence of the company officer. Performs related duties as required. Knowledge and Skills:
Considerable knowledge of firefighting techniques, procedures, and principles. Considerable knowledge of the use and operation of emergency equipment and apparatus used by the Village including pumpers and aerial equipment. Considerable knowledge of incident response including response to hazardous materials spills, technical rescue, and emergency medical service calls. Considerable knowledge of departmental rules and regulations. Considerable knowledge of the hazards of firefighting and appropriate safety precautions. Knowledge of the application of information technology to the work. Thorough knowledge of Village streets and layout. Ability to operate all department equipment and apparatus. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, officials, and members of the public. Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations. Ability to prepare and maintain records of work activities. Safety:
This position requires enforcing and following all Village of Pinehurst and OSHA safety regulations. Physical Requirements:
Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing. Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess visual acuity to size up the color, volume, and extent of fire involvement at fire scenes, to operate heavy fire apparatus in emergency situations, and to prepare records and reports. Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of courses and seminars in fire service and considerable experience in a fire service; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid North Carolina class B driver's license or equivalent. Possession of NC Firefighter, Driver/Operator: Pumps, Emergency Vehicle Driver, and Hazardous Materials Responder I certifications. Possession of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification. Ability to meet other department specific career development, and Village specific requirements.
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Responds to alarms and participates in incident response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents; responds and provides technical rescue services. Responds to and provides care for emergency medical incidents as an EMT. Drives apparatus to incident scene; properly places apparatus to establish water supply or other needs; ensures proper operation and pressure of hoses; issues equipment and monitors radio traffic for necessary response; returns fire apparatus and related equipment to service after incident response. Participates in fire inspections and preplans as assigned to enforce the fire safety provisions of the state building codes. Inspects station, and equipment for proper appearance and condition; performs cleaning and maintenance on station and grounds. Performs maintenance and cleaning of fire apparatus, equipment, station building, hydrants, hose lines, and related facilities, equipment and supplies. Assists with the preparation fire reports; prepares and maintains a variety of manual and digital records and reports; participates in special projects as required. Participates in in-service training programs and onboards and trains new employees. Participates in fire safety educational programs; leads station tours and performs car seat installations and safety checks. May perform special assignments or projects requiring the leadership or coordination of others such as SCBA maintenance and repair, radio equipment maintenance and repair, building maintenance, hydrant maintenance, hose line testing and maintenance, etc. May be assigned to serve as Fire Captain in the absence of the company officer. Performs related duties as required. Knowledge and Skills:
Considerable knowledge of firefighting techniques, procedures, and principles. Considerable knowledge of the use and operation of emergency equipment and apparatus used by the Village including pumpers and aerial equipment. Considerable knowledge of incident response including response to hazardous materials spills, technical rescue, and emergency medical service calls. Considerable knowledge of departmental rules and regulations. Considerable knowledge of the hazards of firefighting and appropriate safety precautions. Knowledge of the application of information technology to the work. Thorough knowledge of Village streets and layout. Ability to operate all department equipment and apparatus. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, officials, and members of the public. Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations. Ability to prepare and maintain records of work activities. Safety:
This position requires enforcing and following all Village of Pinehurst and OSHA safety regulations. Physical Requirements:
Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing. Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess visual acuity to size up the color, volume, and extent of fire involvement at fire scenes, to operate heavy fire apparatus in emergency situations, and to prepare records and reports. Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of courses and seminars in fire service and considerable experience in a fire service; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid North Carolina class B driver's license or equivalent. Possession of NC Firefighter, Driver/Operator: Pumps, Emergency Vehicle Driver, and Hazardous Materials Responder I certifications. Possession of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification. Ability to meet other department specific career development, and Village specific requirements.
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