Firefighter EMT and Certified Firefighter EMT

Note: The following dates & times: CPAT and written test will be held at Florence Fire Training Center, 4648 Chisholm Road, and will start at 8:00 am. An approved physical statement, signed by a doctor must be submitted prior to taking the CPAT.Friday, October 23, 8:30 am – 1st CPATFriday, November 20, 8:30 am – 2nd CPATMonday, November 30, 8:30 am – Written Exam Additional note: You have up to three attempts to pass the CPAT. The fee for the CPAT is $25.00 cash for each test taken (to be collected on the day of the test). There is a Civil Service Fee of $1.50 cash for all applicants taking the written test (to be collected on the day of the test).Essential Duties and Responsibilities and Supervision Required The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Responds to fire emergency alarms, lays and connects hose, holds nozzle, and directs water streams. Forces entry of premises for firefighting, rescue, and salvage operations, using chemical fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment. Removes persons from danger; administers first aid to injured persons. Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings. Carries charged hose line into the structure for fire extinguishment. Physically able to wear a complete set of protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Participates in fire drills and attends training classes in firefighting, first-aid, and related subjects. Participates in company inspections, public education activities, and emergency response operations. Possesses a thorough knowledge of the operations of the apparatus and equipment to which the member is assigned. Maintains and cares for all equipment assigned to the member, the station, and the apparatus. Will be subject to call back in emergency situations during unscheduled work times. Safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and random drug screens. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certifications: Must receive the National Registry within six (6) months of completing EMT School; the City will reimburse up to three (3) exams for taking the National Registry. Must complete 120 hours of on-the-job training within one month of completing Recruit School. Must meet the minimum requirements of the Physical Ability Tests, aptitude test, ASSET test, and any other tests prior to employment. Must live within 50 miles of any City of Florence Fire Station.

Required Knowledge Skills Abilities: Ability to learn a variety of firefighting duties and methods, including the operation of firefighting apparatus with a reasonable working test period. Some knowledge of the street system, physical layout, and principal buildings of Florence, Alabama. Ability to climb ladders and work from ladders at heights in excess of 100 feet. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including computer literacy. Ability to concentrate and remain calm in stressful situations facing the risk of serious personal injury or death. Ability to evaluate dangerous life-threatening conditions or hazards and use sound judgment in the safe migration thereof. Ability to understand instructions and to relay information quickly and accurately. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other city departments, and the public.

Physical Demands: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involve some combination of frequent lifting, standing, walking both normal and uneven sometimes slippery surfaces, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, and carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately to extremely heavy objects and materials (20-125 pounds); may occasionally involve even heavier objects and materials (up to 200 pounds).This position may require climbing and working from ladders at heights in excess of 100 feet. This position requires the ability to constantly be in a position to drive a specialized vehicle, the use of fingers, the ability to grasp, and flexible wrist motions. Work requires the ability to abruptly perform maximum physical exertion without warm-up and to sustain such exertion while wearing 65 pounds of protective gear. Other conditions include walking, standing, stooping, and sitting at a desk. Most tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, visual cues or signals, and the ability to communicate orally. Work is performed in various indoor and outdoor settings including living quarters and office areas. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, hazardous materials, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. Hazardous tasks performed under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as limited visibility, exposure to hazardous or toxic chemicals or gases, extremes in temperature, cramped surroundings, and contact with death, emotional stress, and trauma. May be required to wear a turnout, helmet, SCBA, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, respirator, rubber or plastic gloves, chainsaw chaps, knee and elbow pads, safety vest, and rubber boots. Equipment/Tools Used: The following list of tools and equipment may be used during the course of work