• Determines the type of medical emergency and field treatment to stabilize patients, and performs emergency medical care to include advanced life support.
• Assists in the performance of fire suppression duties utilizing a variety of equipment to contain and extinguish fire or mitigate other emergencies such as hazardous materials incidents and technical rescues.
• Inspects and operates assigned equipment, apparatus, or ambulance to ensure proper working condition. Monitors inventory usage and documentation for compliance.
• Prepares reports related to incidents, equipment, and patients.
• Performs inspections and maintenance of fire station, equipment, and hydrants.
• Participates in fire prevention programs to educate the public.
• Determines the best way to assist citizens with the general questions.
• Participated in regularly scheduled training programs for the purposed of maintaining basic skills and knowledge and career development.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

 Education and Experience: 

·      High School Diploma, or G.E.D.

·      Valid Driver’s License

·      Must secure GA Firefighter Certification during 1^st year of employment;

·      GA Certified and/or National Registry Certified Paramedic; YOU MUST HAVE THIS CERTIFICATION TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. This is NOT the entry-level firefighter position. To be considered for this position, you must attach a copy of your current certification with this application or fax it to 770-822-7938.

MUST SUBMIT COMPLETED BACKGROUND FORM AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable state, federal, and County law requirements;
• Firefighting principles and techniques;
• Hazmat operations;
• Operating techniques of various equipment and vehicles;
• Departmental policies and procedures;
• Human anatomy and physiology;
• Advanced life support and emergency medical procedures;
• Medical terms;
• Customer service principles;
• Verbal and written principles;
• General mathematics;
• Basic computer knowledge;
• Basics of incident command;
• Supervision and leadership principles.

• Applying applicable laws, rules and regulations;
• Extinguishing fires;
• Operating various equipment;
• Maintaining equipment and vehicles;
• Providing advanced life support;
• Performing strenuous tasks;
• Understanding medical terms;
• Educating the public;
• Preparing reports;
• Documenting emergency medical care and treatment;
• Using computer information;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

• Positions in this class require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.