Firefighter EMT and Certified Firefighter EMT

Job Summary

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR DATES, TIMES, CPAT-RELATED INFORMATION, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION. STARTING ANNUAL BASE SALARY BASED ON CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• NON-CERTIFIED WITH NO EXPERIENCE $45,438.73
• CERTIFIED WITH LESS THAN ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE $47,322.93
• CERTIFIED WITH 1-2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $49,285.25
• CERTIFIED WITH 3-4 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $51,328.93

• CERTIFIED WITH 4 OR MORE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE $53,457.34 The position of firefighter is an entry-level position. This position serves to combat, extinguish, and prevent fires in answering emergency calls and in the operation and routine maintenance of departmental equipment, apparatus, and quarters. Respond to all required emergency calls performing Emergency medical service to protect life and property. Performs Fire Prevention activities and company pre-plans. Firefighter/EMT position is directly below that of a Firefighter/Driver Grade PS9.

  ATTACH THE FOLLOWING IN THE ATTACHMENT SECTION OF THIS APPLICATION:

• Highschool Diploma or GED Certificate
• College Transcripts if applicable
• DD214 if applicable
• CPAT Certification good through March 31, 2025, if applicable

• Three letters of recommendation addressed to the Civil Service Board to speak on behalf of your character and work ethic (not from a family member). 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 CPAT

• Friday, November 20, 8:30 am – 2nd CPAT

• Monday, 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. ## Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Training, & License
  • Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age.;
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
• Must maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must receive and successfully maintain the following certifications within Six (6) months of class completion:
• Firefighter I/II
• EMT Basic
• NIMS Certification 700
• Rapid Intervention Team Training (RIT)
• Hazardous Materials First Responder (or A&O) 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 have exposure to extreme heat, contaminated environments, emotionally upset people, noise, and physical hazards from traffic, fire and falling objects, and atmospheric conditions such as smoke, fumes, odors, and gases.

• 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. The list is extensive but not all-inclusive other tools may be required depending on the assigned job.
  Operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with fire protection these include motor vehicles, radio communications equipment, emergency radio systems, personal protective equipment, various emergency equipment and supplies, firefighting tools, audio/visual equipment, computer systems, or general office equipment.

  Applications may be used for up to ninety (90) days for similar job postings.

The City of Florence, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.