Firefighter Jobs

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: This position is responsible for providing fire-suppression response to protect life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires. Responds to medical emergencies and after-effects of other hazardous conditions. This position also maintains firefighter equipment and provides training to the general public on fire prevention awareness/education. Conducts fire inspections. Performs other duties as assigned by Fire Captain.\ \ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Receives and responds to fire/rescue related incidents. Performs duties related to emergency operations involving rescue, fire suppression, and hazardous materials incidents. Maintains apparatus and equipment for emergency response. Performs daily activities by completing incident reports and daily logs, entering records of equipment check and repairs and maintaining facility and grounds. Assists with fire inspection program. Ensures personnel safety and compliance with CFR 1910.120. Assists County Fire Departments with pre-fire planning. Assists with fire prevention/education programs. Additional Duties: Assists with initial fire investigations to determine cause and origin. Performs work during emergency/disaster situations. Assists with training opportunities for County Fire Departments. Performs related tasks as required.\ \ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES:

• Knowledge of medical responder treatment protocols.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all segments of the population, often during high stress situations.
• Ability to conduct research to stay abreast on all aspects of current fire science and fire protection technology information.
• Considerable knowledge of firefighting and fire behavior.
• Knowledge of fire department rating inspection system.
• Considerable knowledge of firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials and other emergency related operations.
• Ability to effectively deal with the public during periods of extreme crisis.
• Working knowledge of computer programs necessary to accurately use and maintain fire reports, inspection records, and other related systems and databases.
• Ability to assist county fire service on emergency incidents as required.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency and at least five(5) years of experience;
• ORan equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

How To Apply

• Completed Applications may be submitted in person or by mail:Macon County NCWorksCareer Center, 5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 or e-mailed to: [email protected]
• Please submit a PD-107, ( https://oshr.nc.gov/pd107-2022fillablepdf/open )andcontinuation job sheets, ( https://oshr.nc.gov/pd107-2022a-continuation-sheetpdf/open ), if needed.
• Applicants must register with NCWorks at www.ncworks.gov .
• Applications must includea valid email address for the applicant. Resumes will not be considered, butmay be attached to PD-107. No applications are accepted at Macon County Human Resources

MACON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/ADA EMPLOYER \ All prospective employees are subject to a criminal background check