Firefighter

Reports to: Fire Chief

Hours Work: Shift / 56 Hours a week

Terms of Employment: 12 Months Probation

Job Summary:

The employee is responsible for work performed in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, and for the protection of life and property through firefighting activities. Duties also include other support services under close supervision of the shift captain. Firefighting duties will be performed in any inclement weather and at anytime during the shift. The department employee will work two 24-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift per week. Independent judgement is used according to the situation and sometimes different courses of action must be considered to complete the task.

Essential Functions:

• Wearing personal protective gear, with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) Climbing ladders of various heights
• Climbing department aerial devices of 85 feet and higher
• Fire department training and instruction
• Ability to learn to operate a variety of firefighting equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency and to determine the proper course of action Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with the public and other employees

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Tennessee driver's license or equivalent
• Pass medical exam and drug screen by licensed physician
• Subject to a background check
• Must be a responsible adult
• Must be physically fit and healthy
• Must complete basic firefighting course at State Fire School
• Work daytime, evening, weekend hours, and holidays
• Pass a department written test
• Pass a department physical agilities test
• Interview with Department Officers and City Officials

Job Type: Full-time

Starting pay: $39,380.00  per year plus overtime

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brownsville, TN 38012: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person