FY25 Firefighter Recruit Advance - EMT
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Job Description:
Firefighter/AEMT Recruit Entry Level Fire Recruit salary of -
$48,534.26 up initial hire. FF Tier 1 salary of $52,525.00 and
additional incentives for Paramedic Certification, Education and
Military Bonus to commence upon graduation from academy
Benefits:
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- Employer Sponsored Health Insurance Plans
- Employer Sponsored Dental and Vision Plans
- Group Supplemental Benefits (Accident, Critical Care, Short
Term Disability, Cancer)
- Retirement savings plans (hybrid pension, 401(A) defined
contribution with employer match of 4.25% and 457(b) plan)
- FSA/HSA account options Additional Requirements for
Firefighter/EMT Recruit Candidates:
- Candidate must successfully complete the Candidate Physical
Agility Test (CPAT) or present a valid IAFF/IAFC Candidate Physical
Agility Test CPAT certificate received less than 12 months from the
date of application.
- Candidate must pass the Accuplacer Test or provide proof of
exemption. - (Associate's or Bachelor's Degree or valid SAT, ACT,
Accuplacer or ASSET scores achieved within 5 years of application)
Disqualifications:
- Intentionally falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting
information from the employment application, questionnaires, CVSA
examination or another pre-employment document (s).
- Failure to meet required educational requirements.
- Any outstanding criminal charge pending adjudication.
- Use of illegal drugs in violation of AFRD Pre-employment Drug
Policy.
- One (1) or more DUI convictions within three (3) years.
- No current probation or parole status.
- Tattoos prohibited by our tattoo policy. (More than 1 tattoo on
hands or neck, any tattoo on hand or neck larger than a quarter
(coin) in diameter. Any tattoo on face, ears or scalp.
- Deliberately making inaccurate, misleading, false or fraudulent
statements during the employment process
- Any Felony conviction.
- Conviction of two (2) or more misdemeanors within three (3)
years.
- Must not have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge
from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Training: Upon
hire, Firefighter EMT Recruits are required to complete a full
academy training program consisting of the National Registry
Advanced EMT certification, the National Professional
Qualifications (NPQ) Firefighter 1 and 2 certification training
program and the NPQ Hazardous Material Awareness and Operations
certification at the Atlanta Fire Rescue Training Academy. -The
length of the training academy is approximately one year. -If
requirements are not completed within the designated time, the
employee will be dismissed. Following graduation from the Atlanta
Fire Rescue Training Academy, the newly sworn firefighter will be
assigned to an Atlanta Fire Station as a firefighter on
"probationary" status for 6 months. General Job Description and
Classification: The purpose of this position is to assist and
support to the citizens of Atlanta with a variety of emergency and
non-emergency needs including but not limited to, emergency medical
services, fire suppression, hazmat incidents, motor vehicle and
roadway incidents, technical rescue, apparatus operations, public
safety education, and overall community leadership. Working under
the supervision of a Fire Officer, the firefighter is required to
possess experience and aptitude in performing technical skills and
to follows standard instructions to accomplish tasks typically
assigned to the firefighter position as detailed below. Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities:This is a partial listing of necessary
knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job
successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
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- Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
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- Ability to successfully learn the operation of tools and
equipment.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations,
procedures, and related information.
- Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting emergency aid,
hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques.
- Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during
emergency, training, or station maintenance activities for
prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights,
intense heat, cold or smoke.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in
writing.
- Ability to assemble information and make written reports and
documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret fire and emergency
reports and related materials.
- Ability to successfully complete an intensive training program
including but not limited to the principles and methodologies of
firefighting, emergency medical services and rescue work. Essential
Duties & Responsibilities:These are typical responsibilities for
this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all
inclusive. -May perform other duties as assigned.
- Performs duties in accordance with the City of Atlanta's Fire
and Rescue standard operating procedures.
- Identifies ancillary health hazards, precautions, informs
affected individuals and implements appropriate medical
protocols.
- Evaluates scene upon arrival; identifies dangerous building
conditions and electrical emergencies and applies appropriate
procedures.
- Implements emergency techniques when trapped or disoriented.
Identifies hazardous materials.
- Operates emergency vehicles in a safe and efficient manner
while responding to radio dispatch and/or telephone requests for
assistance.
- Assesses and manages incident; determines number of individuals
in need of assistance; sets up medical area and assesses nature of
injuries and medical problems.
- Provides emergency medical care as Advanced Emergency Medical
Technicians which includes basic trauma life support and pediatric
life support; provides rehydration and first aid support during
fire ground activities.
- Maintains and wears protective clothing and self-contained
breathing apparatus, as designed.
- Assists in fire suppression activities including ventilation,
forced entry, salvage and overhaul; performs various firefighting
duties; assists in hazardous materials operations and technical
rescue operations.
- Attends meetings, seminars and training as required to remain
knowledgeable of departmental operations to promote improved job
performance.
- Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in
performing duties including; handling of emergency situations,
determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting
priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems. Responds
to orders and requests as directed by supervisor.
Keywords: City of Atlanta, Smyrna , FY25 Firefighter Recruit Advance - EMT, Healthcare , Atlanta, Georgia
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