The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Trains to achieve a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, 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; attends shift meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
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; reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.
Checks and maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire 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.
Enforces all county fire codes, ordinances and fire laws and regulations of the state in order to protect life and property; complies with all rules, orders, and instructions issued by superior officer.
Prepares, decontaminates, inspects, inventories, repairs, and/or maintains fire equipment, apparatus, hoses, tools, materials, turnout gear, first aid equipment, and vehicles for safe operation; tests equipment on a regular basis; practices proper disposal of bio-hazard waste; fills air cylinders; performs post-fire clean-up.
Completes and prepares a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and various other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; maintains administrative records and files.
Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and its officers or representatives when activities are related to investigations within county jurisdiction.
Additional Functions
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
Obtains and maintains Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council certification/re-certification requirements.
Maintains personal fitness and appearance to comply with uniform requirements and department guidelines and regulations.
Performs miscellaneous duties including raising and lowering the flag, conducting fire station tours, securing station facilities, ordering/restocking supplies, preparing meals, general housekeeping and station cleaning, painting, polishing station metal, and basic grounds maintenance.
Answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or direct calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
Substitutes for co-workers in temporary absence of same; provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Required to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as deemed necessary.
Performs other related duties as required.
Annual Salary:
The following salaries reflect the employee selecting overtime instead of comp time for additional hours worked. Additionally, these salaries reflect all naturally occurring overtime and holiday pay. Variations may occur depending on shift assignment and holiday occurrence.
Recruit Firefighter - Non-exempt : $50,771.00
This encompasses the 38-week EMT-A/Firefighter recruit training program. Recruits will report for training Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm.
After graduation and assignment to field operations with a 24 hour on-shift and 72 hour off-shift; 48 hour on-shift and 72 hour off-shift rotation (1-3-2-3/Portland Shift Schedule), firefighters will be afforded one of the two annual salaries detailed below:
Firefighter/AEMT - Non-exempt (plus optional available overtime): $68,355.76
$58,216.47 (Base salary) + $7,604.47 (Naturally occurring overtime) ) + $2,534.82 (Holiday Pay) Additional overtime pay is available for those who choose to work additional hours as needed per staffing levels. If county recognized holiday is worked, employee will be paid 1.5 times hourly rate for actual hours worked. This is an estimate, dependent upon the employee's actual schedule
- Must possess and maintain GA State EMT-I and/or National Registry EMT A license. Must maintain a valid GA Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications. May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications such as Hazardous Materials or other certifications as specified to assigned unit.
Firefighter/Paramedic - Non-exempt (plus optional available overtime): $70,532.80
$60,070.58 (Base salary) + $7,846.67 (Naturally occurring overtime) ) + $2,615.55 (Holiday Pay) Additional overtime pay is available for those who choose to work additional hours as needed per staffing levels. If county recognized holiday is worked, employee will be paid 1.5 times hourly rate for actual hours worked. This is an estimate, dependent upon the employee's actual schedule
- Must possess and maintain GA and/or National Registry Paramedic license. Must maintain a valid GA Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications. May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications such as Hazardous Materials, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or other certifications as required by unit assignment.
