Firefighter

TOWN OF CORNELIUS • Cornelius, NC

16h

About The Position

This position protects life and property by performing fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, fire prevention, and public education activities, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• NC Certification as a Firefighter NFPA 1001, 2013 or 2019 Edition
• NC EMT Certification
• NC Emergency Vehicle Driver
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
• Must possess and maintain a current NC Class B driver’s license or valid equivalent out-of-state license.
• Must successfully complete a swim test for emergency rescue/first responders to be issued by Cornelius Police Lake Patrol

Responsibilities

• Responds to alarms and participates in incident response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of hazardous materials, and other related incidents; responds to emergency medical incidents and provides EMT – Basic services; responds and provides technical rescue services.
• Responds to alarms and participates in incident response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of hazardous materials, and other related incidents; responds to emergency medical incidents and provides EMT – Basic services; responds and provides technical rescue services.
• Writes reports accurately and in a timely manner, documenting incident data, patient assessment, and patient treatment.
• Operates radio and other communications equipment
• Participates in the development of Quick Access Plans, hydrant maintenance, and other assigned duties or special projects.
• Performs minor repairs as needed to apparatus and equipment.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of the stations, facilities, and equipment; cleans walls, floors, carpet, kitchen, restrooms, and all other parts of each station; cleans, washes, polishes, maintains, and tests fire apparatus and equipment.
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
• Participates in training exercises, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
• Participates in physical fitness
• Maintains required certifications.
• Maintains positive working relationships with the public, other departments, town staff and CLFR members.
• Carries out duties in conformance with department policy.
• Operates driving apparatus, operating pumps, and related equipment,
• Interacts with, supports, and assists CLFR members as directed by the chain of command.
• Assists in training in training new members as assigned
• Assume duties as Apparatus Engineer, as assigned
• Maintains knowledge and competency of current trends in the field.

Benefits

• 48/96 Schedule
• Employer paid health, dental, & vision with discounts for dependents
• Employer paid life insurance equal to 1x annual salary
• Employer paid Retiree Healthcare after 20 years of service to Town of Cornelius
• Impressive residency incentive for Cornelius citizens who work for the town
• Enrollment in the NC Local Government Retirement System
• 5% contribution to 401K
• 5% salary increase after 1st year
• $1500 sign on bonus
• Posted salary does not include an additional amount of guaranteed OT

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED