Firefighter/AEMT and Firefighter/Paramedic

$56,317 - $70,775/Yr

City of Sandy Springs, GA - Sandy Springs, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Sandy Springs, GA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The City of Sandy Springs Fire Department is hiring certified firefighter/AEMT and firefighter/Paramedics for full time positions working a 24/48 hour shift. The Sandy Springs Fire Department is a small, busy department with five stations comprised of 8 companies (2 aerials, one tower ladder, one heavy squad, and four engines). We are staffed with full time firefighter/EMTS and firefighter paramedics. Our three shifts are organized within a traditional rank structure with a Battalion Chief overseeing the work of Captains, Lieutenants, Fire Apparatus Engineers, and Firefighters. We have an excellent pay and benefits package!

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire department emergency and non-emergency activities during an assigned shift.
• Engage in emergency scene activities including basic firefighting and emergency medical care.
• Direct and perform a variety of staff support functions.
• Drive designated fire apparatus and emergency vehicles to transport personnel and equipment to/from incident scenes.
• Respond to emergency calls involving fires, hazardous materials, and vehicle accidents; evaluate scene upon arrival.
• Control fire situations including suppression, extinguishment, forcible entry, ventilation, search and rescue, salvage, and overhaul.
• Select and operate fire service tools and equipment including fire hoses, nozzles, and appliances.
• Locate water sources, lay and connect hoses, and operate fire extinguishers.
• Identify dangerous building conditions and mitigate hazardous materials incidents.
• Provide emergency medical care as an EMT-I/A, including basic first aid and CPR.
• Perform various types of rescue operations as assigned.
• Assist with emergencies involving public transportation and high-rise buildings.
• Implement emergency techniques when trapped or disoriented; assist fellow firefighters and guide new recruits.
• Monitor and communicate effectively over radio channels.
• Prepare, decontaminate, inspect, and maintain fire equipment and vehicles.
• Prepare pre-fire plans and check fire hydrants for proper function.
• Establish and maintain good working relations with the public; promote fire safety and prevention.
• Attend shift meetings, seminars, drills, and training sessions as required.
• Complete and prepare various forms, logs, and reports associated with daily responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain Georgia Fire Standards and Training Council (GFSTC) Firefighter certification AND National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) Firefighter 1 certification.
• Must possess and maintain Georgia and/or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic license.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or a GED Certification.
• Must possess a valid US Driver's License, must possess a GA Driver's License at time of employment.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Have not been convicted of a felony in the past 10 years.
• Must successfully complete all steps in the hiring process including passing a physical fitness assessment, an extensive background investigation, post-offer polygraph examination, psychological and medical evaluations, and drug screen.

Nice-to-haves

• Proof of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Proof of National Professional Qualification (NPQ) Hazardous Materials Operations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• HSA and FSA accounts
• Retirement accounts (457 and 451) with 12% yearly and a 5% matching program
• Tuition reimbursement for college classes
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Paid military leave
• 72 hours of paid training leave per year to attend Fire Service training classes
• Annual Health and Wellness assessment