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Job Summary: This position is responsible for participating in fire suppression and other emergency response activities involving the safe operation of emergency vehicles.

Job Duties:

• Participates in fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical responses as needed using the appropriate techniques and equipment
• Drives and operates a variety of emergency vehicles safely in emergent and non-emergent conditions
• Operates a variety of specialized tools and equipment
• Ability to position and operate apparatus for effective water supply and fireground operations
• Conducts apparatus inspections and ensures proper maintenance of equipment, vehicles, buildings, and grounds and provides documentation
• Completes a variety of reports
• Participates in training exercises and continued education; maintains required certifications
• Assists in public relations and fire safety education activities
• Conducts fire prevention and pre-plan inspections
• Performs related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
• Certified Firefighter I and Firefighter II
• NPQ Fire Apparatus Operator (or equivalent certification)
• EMT-B preferred (or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire date utilizing our internal EMT courses or a self-pay, third-party program)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of firefighting tactics, hydraulics, and pump operations
• Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively under all conditions
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in the effective communication of ideas through oral and written communications
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports

1) All inquiries and applications should be obtained from the Reception Area, Catoosa County Governmental Building located at 800 LaFayette Street, Ringgold GA

 2) Current employees wishing to apply for a transfer are expected to complete an application and will be notified by Personnel if chosen for an interview

 3) Post offer negative drug test required. Catoosa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 4) Applicants for positions that require a commercial motor vehicle at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances and at our discretion, alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further testing throughout their period of employment. Applicants will be asked to sign forms for release of information from previous employers in all cases where driving a cmv was one of your functions. Failure to sign will prevent this employer from using you as a cmv driver.

An application must be submitted, even if a resume is included.

Applications may be emailed to Susan Adams at reception@catoosa.com.

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