Top 4 Firefighters Jobs in Asheville, Nc

Firefighter/ Fire Trainee
Town of Weaverville NC —Weaverville, NC
- Full-time
- Driving
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
Firefighter/EMT
City of Hendersonville, NC —Hendersonville, NC
- $49,392.15 - $62,282.54 a year
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
Assistant Fire Chief - Operations
City of Hendersonville, NC —Hendersonville, NC
- $80,454.59 - $122,430.96 a year
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Background check
- Writing skills
PT Firefighter/EMT
City of Hendersonville, NC —Hendersonville, NC
- $16.41 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level

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Firefighter/ Fire Trainee

Town of Weaverville NC
Weaverville, NC

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Driving

Full Job Description

JOB

Performs responsible fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical and incident response activities including participating in firefighting; may require ability to operate fire apparatus in the absence of a Fire Engineer.

Certified Firefighter pay grade 26

Trainee Rate DOQ (depending on qualifications)

Distinguishing Features of the Class- An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression, fire education and prevention, technical rescue, emergency medical and other incident response operations at the fire station. Employees work on a 24 hour shift and participate as part of a team in the maintenance of facilities, equipment, and apparatus. Employees also participate in pre-incident planning, maintenance of records, and training programs. Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire suppression and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incidence response work including working in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters. The employee is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in incidence response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents; responds to emergency medical incidents and provides Emergency Medical Technician services; responds to technical rescue calls operating various equipment.
When needed and qualified drives apparatus to incident scene; properly places apparatus to establish water supply or other needs; insures proper operation and pressure of hoses; issues equipment and monitors radio traffic for necessary response; returns fire apparatus and related equipment to service after incident response.
Inspects station and equipment for proper appearance and condition; cleans and maintains station and grounds; maintains equipment and re-stocks supplies as needed..
Performs maintenance and cleaning of fire apparatus, equipment, station building, and related facilities.
Assists with the preparation fire reports and other manual and digital record keeping; participates in special projects as required; participates in training, fire pre-planning, fire inspections, fire education and prevention programming, maintenance and testing of hose, pumpers and hydrants and other related activities.
Participates in training on shift and when required on other occasions.

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