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The brief

Effingham County Fire Rescue in Springfield, Georgia is hiring for Firefighter I. The posted pay is $18–$19 an hour (about $37,440–$39,520 a year at full time). Stated requirements: Firefighter I/II (within 6 months of hire); Hazmat certification (within 6 months of hire); CDL / Class B license (within 12 months of hire); High school / GED (required); min age 18.

Among 50 current Georgia postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 22% of them; the median among them is $55,751/yr.

About Effingham County Fire Rescue

Effingham County Fire Rescue is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 30 stations.

Effingham County Fire Rescue is a countywide department in coastal-plain Georgia, providing fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response to the communities northwest of Savannah.

Effingham County Fire Rescue has 2 other current openings on Driftsmoke. Department page, openings and history →

Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.

Requirements at a glance

Firefighter I/IIWithin 6 months of hire
Hazmat certificationWithin 6 months of hire
CDL / Class B licenseWithin 12 months of hire
High school / GEDRequired
AgeMin age 18

Position:  

Firefighter I Location:   Springfield, GA

Job Id:  

235

# of Openings:  

1

Firefighter I

Full-Time   

$18.22 per hour Firefighter Non-Certified; $19.14 per hour Firefighter Certified

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties employees perform in the class.  Specifications are  not  intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under general supervision: operates fire trucks, pumpers, hoses, and extinguishers during fire suppressions and/or rescue operations; tests and maintains fire detection and suppression equipment; inspects and prepares fire pre-plans for building, grounds, and facilities; maintains fire station buildings, facilities and apparatus; responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, traffic accidents, rescue and other emergency calls to protect life and property; participates in training, drill and independent study activities; conducts fire safety education classes; performs various staff support assignments; and performs related work as assigned.  

Skills:

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

 

Knowledge of:                                                        Ability to:

Basic Principles of Fire Suppression                       Remain Calm in Emergency Situations

Pertinent Laws and Codes                                      Maintain Physical Endurance and Agility

Basics of Emergency Medical Care                         Establish/Maintain Effective Relationships

 

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 

Education:   Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent.

 

**License: **  Must possess, at the time of appointment, a valid Georgia Class C Driver’s License and obtain, within the first twelve (12) months of employment, a Georgia Class F Non-Commercial Driver’s License.

 

**Certification:  ** Firefighter I, ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, Haz-Mat Operations certifications must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment; and additionally, Georgia State Certified Firefighter, Georgia Medical First Responder, Structural Fire Control, Interior Search & Rescue I certifications must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

 

Other Requirements:   Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, with no felony convictions within the previous ten (10) years.

We are an equal opportunity/drug-free workplace employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants with a known disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request an accommodation in the recruitment or selection process but must request this accommodation no later than 48 hours prior to the need.

All resumes  **must ** be submitted with a completed County Application.  Applications can be obtained at the Human Resources Office, 804 S Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329, or _ _www.effinghamcounty.org/Jobs.aspx.

 

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