Newton County, Georgia Firefighter, EMT
Participates in fire prevention, pre-fire planning and other fire education activities: conducts fire safety programs,
apparatus displays, and skills demonstrations; conducts tours of fire station and fire trucks; and participates in
community events and fundraisers.
Maintains a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response: checks/maintains stock of equipment and
supplies on fire and emergency vehicles and in fire station; re-loads equipment and apparatus following response to
emergency calls; assists in preparing apparatus for subsequent emergencies and in testing personal equipment,
hoses/pumps, and other tools and apparatus; and ensures the emergency medical service equipment is properly
stocked and operational.
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment and tools
in operable condition, which may include inspecting/testing equipment, replacing fluids, greasing equipment,
replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning quarters, or grounds maintenance; monitors equipment
operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable regulations, policies and procedures;
maintains an awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; participates in
physical fitness training, training drills and other continuing education activities; and attends shift meetings,
workshops and seminars as appropriate.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated
timeframes and per established procedures: prepares, completes, receives, reviews, processes, forwards or retains,
as appropriate, various forms, reports, incident reports, daily activity logs, inventory counts, vehicle maintenance
logs, patient care reports, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation
of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet,
database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to
complete essential functions.
Operates or utilizes various firefighting equipment, emergency medical equipment, power tools, hand tools, and
supplies in order to complete assignments: operates and maintains fire apparatus, hoses, pumps, saws, ladders,
hydraulic tools, fans, hydrants, communications equipment, personal protective equipment, first aid equipment, and
other tools and equipment.
Communicates with supervisor, other County employees, medical personnel, the public, and other individuals as
needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required with vocational or technical training in firefighting, fire science, emergency
medical services, or closely related field; supplemented by two years of work in firefighting; or any equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for
this job.
