Firefighter

The City of Sevierville Fire Department is accepting applications for Firefighters. Upon a conditional offer of employment, the candidate must successfully pass a physical examination by a licensed physician, a drug screen and a criminal background check.  A written and physical agility test are required.
JOB PURPOSE AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential function of the position within the organization is to provide protective services and treat injured persons.  The position is responsible for responding to fires or other emergency situations, extinguishing fires, rescuing and providing emergency medical services to persons, daily cleaning of facilities, daily training, general building and truck maintenance, and performing salvage operations and related follow-up.   The position works under general supervision according to procedures; decides how and when to complete tasks.Responds to fire or other emergencies; accesses situation and rescues persons from danger.
 
Identifies persons requiring immediate care, provides life-saving procedures, and transfers victims for emergency care. 
 
Fights fires, provides emergency medical care and takes actions to mitigate other situations such as natural disasters, hazardous spills, or other dangerous situations.
 
Performs salvage operations including sweeping water, removing debris, and placing smoke ejectors.
 
Makes inspections of apparatus and equipment and notifies supervisor of defects; performs cleaning and maintenance tasks in and around assigned station.  
 
Assists with fire prevention inspections and planning for fire and other emergency operations.
 
Performs routine tasks, such as record keeping, supplies maintenance, faxing, phoning, and copying.
 
Attends continuing education or in-service instruction in firefighting methods, equipment operation, rescue procedures, hazardous materials mitigation, medical services and related subjects; attends benefits and charity events as required.
 
Performs physical exercise to maintain fitness standard by department regulations.Requires high school diploma or GED, and valid driver’s license. One year of college or vocational school education in fire science, emergency medical services, or a closely related field is preferable.
Special skills or equipment certifications required within 6 months of hire; Tennessee Basic Firefighter I, Firefighter I Certification through Tennessee Commission on Firefighting, CPR Certification, and State of Tennessee driver’s license.
*Within 4 years of hire; State of Tennessee Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, High Angle Rope Rescue Technician- Advanced, Swift Water Rescue Technician, Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy; Smoke Divers, Vehicle Extrication, Pumper Driver Operator I & II and Rapid Intervention Team Operations. Tennessee Commission on Firefighting; Firefighter II Certification and Hazardous Materials Operations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands refers to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
 
Requires heavy work involving more than 100 pounds of force on a regular and reoccurring basis, more than 168 pounds in a rescue situation and exceptional dexterity and skill in operating machinery, tools, and specialized equipment.