FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT Job at City of Gulfport, Gulfport, MS

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  • City of Gulfport
  • Gulfport, MS

Job Description

City of Gulfport, Mississippi

Job Description

Firefighter – Recruit(FF)

Department: 290 – Fire

EEO Class: FLSA Status: Fire
Salary Range: $35,590.00-$40,452.00 Yearly

Position Overview
1) Firefighter Recruit - An employee who has met all requirements and has been accepted as an employee of the Gulfport Fire Department in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations for the City of Gulfport. This employee is listed as Probationary. In order to be hired on as a Firefighter Recruit, the applicant must pass a Civil Service Test. When you apply, you will be notified of the testing dates. Once you pass the Civil Service test, you will then move forward with the physical agility test. If both the Civil Service Test, and the Physical Agility Test is passed, you will move forward with in person interviews. Candidates are selected for hire, upon vacancy. 

RESPONSIBILITY

This is skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires; in answering emergency calls; and in operation and maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus and quarters.

a) Responds on assigned apparatus to fire alarms and other emergency calls.

b) Makes forced entries and rescues persons or assists in rescue operations as directed during fires or other emergencies.

c) Maintains apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds and hydrants.

d) May drive departmental vehicles under non-emergency conditions.

e) Uses cutting tools, both manual, gas and powered.

f) Ventilates buildings, or aircraft as directed, to remove heat, smoke and gases.

g) Responds to multi-story fires or rescues, working from ground ladder and aerial apparatus.

h) The above examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work per- formed in this position. The absence of specific statement of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.

Essential Job Functions

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, May
include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responds to emergencies with a fire company or rescue unit.
Makes forced entries and rescues persons or assists in rescue operations as
directed during fires or other emergencies.
Maintains equipment and apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment,
grounds and hydrants in clean and operable condition.
May administer emergency first aid and may drive departmental vehicles
under non-emergency conditions.
Uses cutting tools, both manual, gas and powered.
Responds to multi-story fires or rescues, working from ground ladder and
aerial apparatus.
Ventilates fires to release heat, smoke and gases in buildings, or aircrafts
as directed.
Participates in fire prevention, public education and inspection activities
as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must posses required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and
demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job
can be performed.
Has basis knowledge of firefighting methods and modern fire prevention
practices.
Skilled in the operation and care of fire apparatus and equipment.
Able to learn heavy motorized equipment operation and a variety of
methods and tasks in firefighting, fire prevention, and related activities.
Able to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity and work long
hours during emergency situations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers,
supervisors, and the general public.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Able to read and interpret a variety of maps, plans, and diagrams.
Able to perform detailed report and record maintenance duties.

Education and Experience
High School graduate or equivalent. Although a previous firefighting experience
is desirable it is not required.

Required Licenses or Certificates
Must possess a valid Mississippi driver's license.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Job includes frequent standing, walking and bending; using arm and
back while performing functions of climbing, stooping, kneeling
crouching, and occasional crawling. Must be able to routinely lift and/or
move a minimum of 50 pounds. Visual acuity is required to see close,
color, adjust to focus and depth perception. Hand and eye coordination
and manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment. Good hearing
ability is critical to adequately perform the functions of this job. Subject to
sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the
essential functions.
Physical agility and fitness for performing duties that require potential exertion,
i.e., moving victims, climbing ladders. Physical strength and endurance to move
and handle objects over prolonged periods of time in hazardous weather,
atmospheric, and environmental conditions.

Job Tags

Full time,

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