Firefighter Recruit

This position is responsible for completing required training to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of a Firefighter.   This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Barrow County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.

MAJOR DUTIES   - Participates in training to obtain the necessary skills, knowledge, and certification to advance to the Firefighter level within the Emergency Services department. - Completes classroom work; completes required quizzes and tests at a satisfactory level. - Participates in daily physical fitness and agility activities. - Participates in live burns, forcible entries, hazardous materials responses, and other training exercises. - Performs general housekeeping and grounds and maintenance work associated with the maintenance of the training center and the administrative facilities. - Performs related duties.   KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION   - Knowledge of department policies and procedures. - Knowledge of current and accepted firefighting practices. - Knowledge of Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council compliance standards. - Knowledge of departmental and county policies and procedures and related federal, state, and local guidelines. - Knowledge of county streets and geography. - Knowledge of computers and job related software programs. - Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions. - Skill in the preparation of clear and precise reports. - Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   - Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. - Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. - Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

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