Salary: $49,330.42 - $75,968.84 AnnuallyLocation : Southport, NCJob Type: Part-timeJob Number: 00056Department: FireOpening Date: 12/19/2024Closing Date: 1/18/2025 11:59 PM EasternJOB SUMMARYPerforms duties for the Southport Fire Department as related to a wide variety of tasks and functions in support of fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials, emergency medical and other emergency services. Employee must be flexible with their schedule and will be an essential employee in times of emergencies, natural disasters, and during a state of emergency.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSParticipates in fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, technical rescues, water rescue, training and disaster preparedness program services and activities. Responds to emergency incidents.Treats patients at the scene, enroute to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with departmental policy as needed while protecting privacy of all patient information in accordance with departmental policy. Conducts and prepares pre-incident surveys, secures emergency scenes, performs fire extinguishment, performs salvage and overhaul operations, and provides emergency medical services. Performs station maintenance and duties.Conducts repairs or alterations to station facilities, grounds, and equipment.Performs daily checks/inspections of apparatus and hydrants. Operates department apparatus, vehicles, and radio.Assists with departmental activities and works with volunteer staff, striving for consistency throughout the organization.Represents the department at various events such as parades, safety days, and community events.Conducts public information/education classes related to fire prevention, hazardous materials, disaster preparedness, and other department activities.Prepares and maintains a variety of records, manuals, and reports.Performs work during emergency/disaster situations upon request and as assigned by superiors.Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of City and State laws, codes, and ordinances
- Knowledge of the geography and street layout of the service districts and surrounding areas.
- Knowledge of fire ground tactic and strategy, the Incident Command System (ICS), principles of incident safety, hazardous materials incident management techniques, and emergency medical practices.
- Knowledge of fire science theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of emergency service operations including emergency medical care, fire suppression, fire prevention, and fire investigation.
- Knowledge of operational characteristics of fire apparatus and equipment including emergency driving techniques, safe fire apparatus operation, and fire prevention principles, methods, and practices.
- Knowledge of departmental rank structure and procedures.
- Knowledge of employee training specifications.
- Knowledge of computer operations, software, and applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safety.
- Knowledge of federal and state statutes concerning the work of the department.
- Skill in counseling and public relations.
- Skill in computer operations and applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.
- Ability to operate in extremely dangerous scenarios and life and death environments that potentially expose the individual to great bodily harm or death.
- Ability to perform in dynamic, highly stressful situations.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in all types of emergency and departmental scenarios.
- Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
- Ability to assess situations to determine tactical objectives on emergency scenes.
- Ability to work extended hours and days to meet all operational needs when necessary.
- Ability to be recalled to duty at any time by an Incident Commander or the Fire Chief.
- Ability to wear a respirator (SCBA) to safely perform firefighting operations or perform rescues in conditions where smoke or gases may be present.
- Ability to perform duties that may require SCBA usage for thirty (30) minutes to several hours at one time.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other medical personnel, law enforcement, and the public.
- Ability to have strong attention to details.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and accountability.
- Ability to promote public relations.
- Ability to gain respect of fellow employees.
- Ability to use common sense and intuition.
- Ability to develop principles, methods, practices, and procedures of effective training.
- Ability to handle department vehicles and equipment in extreme conditions.
- Ability to exhibit time organization, planning, and leadership.
- Ability to work under adverse conditions.
- Ability to prepare and present effectively, oral and written informative material relating to the department's activities.
- Ability to diagnose problems and determine the best solution.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other City employees, both oral and written.
- Ability to work autonomously when necessary.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to deal with others in a professional manner.
- Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other public officials.
- Ability to maintain professional composure in heated situations.
- Ability to follow Departmental and City policies and procedures.
- Ability to always use appropriate professional language, use proper grammar, and the use of English in speaking and writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be able to perform work that requires regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force.Must be able to perform work that regularly requires standing, walking, speaking, hearing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting, and performing repetitive motions.Must be able to perform work that frequently requires sitting, tasting or smelling.Must be able to have standard visual acuity requirements.Must be able to communicate vocally for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.Must be able to hear to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.Must be able to prepare and analyze written or computer dataMust be able to perform visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm's length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities.Must be able to perform work that regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and exposure to fumes or airborne particles.Must be able to perform work that occasionally requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. Work is generally in a loud noise locationThis full-time position qualifies for our complete benefit package. Please visit the City's benefits page for details.