FIREFIGHTER 1-051519-176196
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 05/28/19 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary: $2,169.00/Month
Location: Shelby County, Tennessee
LOCATION OF (2) POSITIONS TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY, AIR NATIONAL GUARD DIVISION, SHELBY COUNTY
This classification of Firefighter 1 currently has an In-Range salary of $2,557 monthly.
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and current certification accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications in all of the following: Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials-Operations.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
- possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license;
- be eligible to receive a favorable security clearance, as required by appropriate regulations;
- pass an NFPA 1582 Occupational Health physical examination by a licensed physician so that physical condition is sufficient to perform all assigned duties;
- pass a physical fitness and agility examination to demonstrate that physical condition is sufficient to perform all assigned duties;
- be willing and eligible to complete the required Air National Guard Fire Protection Program Certifications consistent with the duties of this job classification.
- Obtain certification accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications in all of the following within one (l) year of employment: Airport Firefighter, Driver-Operator Pumper, Driver-Operator ARFF, Driver-Operator Mobile Water Supply and Public Telecommunicator I/II.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions
Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for firefighting duties of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the entry-working class in the Firefighter sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for fighting fires at an Air National Guard base and will be required to work a 56 hour work week (24-hour shifts) or other incremental shift work to meet mission requirements as determined by supervisory personnel. This class differs from Firefighter 2 in that an incumbent of the latter functions in a lead capacity. The employee must be able to handle high stress situations. The employee may be subjected to extreme temperatures while wearing fire protective ensemble that is encapsulating and insulating and may be exposed to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological (infectious) and non-biological and or heated gasses. The employee may be required to climb ladders, operate from heights, walk or crawl in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operate in proximity to electrical power lines or other hazards, and may be exposed to situations to include hot, dark, and tightly enclosed spaces.
Incumbents of this class must be able to lift, carry, drag or pull up to 185 pounds and must be able to climb 6 or more flights of stairs while wearing PPE, carrying equipment and tools weighing an additional 40 pounds.
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