Firefighter II

Description: An employee in this classification is responsible for the fire and life safety of our citizens by responding to fire/rescue related incidents, drive emergency equipment and operate it at the scene of emergencies within the county. An Employee in this class is responsible for performing duties related to emergency operations involving medical rescue, technical rescue, fire suppression and Hazardous Material incidents. Employee maintains apparatus, equipment and facilities for response. Assist County Fire Departments with pre-fire planning, comprehensive fire/rescue training, public education and other support related operations. Assist with initial fire investigations to determine origin and cause as requested by investigators. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director. Examples of DutiesDuties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and TasksWill function as a Firefighter on a multi-person Rescue Company. Drive emergency equipment and operate it at the scene of emergencies Perform duties related to emergency operations involving fire suppression, hazardous materials incidents as well as perform technical rescues involving vehicle extrication, surface and water rescue incidents. Maintain apparatus, equipment, and facilities for response. Assist area fire departments with pre-fire planning, comprehensive fire/rescue training and other support related operations. Assist fire investigators with initial fire/arson investigations to determine origin and cause. Perform other duties assigned by Director.

Recruitment Standards Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of firefighting procedures, technical rescue, medical rescue and Hazardous-Materials. Maintain a working knowledge of computer programs necessary to accurately maintain records and databases. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to conduct research to stay abreast on all aspects of current Fire Science and Fire Protection technology information. Knowledge of fundamentals of firefighting, fire behavior, and building construction. Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age High school diploma or GED equivalent.2 years of experience as a firefighter.

Note: 3 years of volunteer fire experience is equal to 1 year of fulltime firefighter experience. Must possess certification in the following disciplines: NC Firefighter II, ProBoard Firefighter II or IFSAC Firefighter II, NC Emergency Medical Technician, NC, IFSAC or ProBoard Haz-Mat Operations Level I.

Special Qualifications: Valid Driver's License. Must obtain Class B or higher Driver's License within 90 days of hire. Must possess a valid NC Class B driver's license within six (6) months of employment. Must have visual acuity; capacity to lift and/or carry heavy objects, and faculty of both hands. Must have the ability to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment. Applicants must complete a Swim Test within (6) months of employment. Applicant will be required to obtain NC Hazardous Materials Technician Certification based on class availability (coordinated by employer).Supplemental Information Physical Demands and Work Conditions An employee in this position must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The employee must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pound of force constantly to move objects. Driving is Essential Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy. Special Note This position will be assigned to work a twenty-four hour shift, or any other shift assigned by the director, but is subject to call back duty in addition to attending evening and weekend classes or meetings. May be requested to work when needed, including nights, weekends, and Holidays and must be able to perform work in all environments (day, night, heat, cold, rain, ice, snow) at times, in dangerous or hostile situations in rural and urban locations.

Benefits: We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee! You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work? Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County. We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of. Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense. We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist! Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues. 13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off. Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required. Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%. Longevity pay beginning at five years of service. We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees. Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care. Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.