CITY OF SEMMES FIRE-RESCUE

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS-FIREFIGHTER/EMT

The Semmes Fire Rescue Department is seeking applicants for the position of full time Firefighter/EMT. SFRD is one of the busiest Fire and EMS services in Mobile County. The Department covers 55 square miles and operates 3 BLS Engine Companies, Ladder Truck, and other specialized apparatus. With an average of over 3000 calls per year Semmes is a rapidly growing community.

The City of Semmes is an equal opportunity employer.

Schedule

SFRD field personnel work a 24-hour shift and 48 hours off for full time employment.

Benefits

Vacation: Accrued at a rate of approximately 8.5 days per year, increases 1 day for ever 5 years worked

Sick time: Accrued at a rate of approximately 6 days per year

Insurance: Health/vision/life/accidental

Retirement: RSA pension participant, Tier 2 with Tier 1 benefits

Holiday pay: 14 paid holidays, time and one half times for worked hours on a holiday plus 8 hours of holiday pay

Disaster pay: time and one half times pay for working during a disaster

Longevity pay: depends on years worked

Pay

Recruit: $32,406 annually

Firefighter/EMT Cert: $37,310 - $59,646 annually, depending on experience

Minimum Qualifications

· Be a graduate from an accredited high school or hold a certificate of high school equivalency (GED).

· Hold a current CPAT(Candidate Physical Ability Test)

· Hold or have the ability to obtain Fire Fighter I, II certification from Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission within 1 year of employment.

· Hold or have the ability to obtain Emergency Medical Technician-Basic license from the Alabama Department of Public Health and National Registry within 1 year of employment.

· Must be able to complete SFD physical agility test, pass drug/alcohol test, pass motor vehicle report

· Must have current state issued driver’s license

· No felony convictions

· Be physically able to perform essential functions of the position

Essential Functions

· Respond to fire, emergency medical and trauma, hazardous material, and other emergency calls as assigned.

· Use departmental equipment as appropriate to extinguish fires of all types in buildings, grass, terrain, automobiles, or other sites.

· Respond to emergency medical calls as assigned for assistance to sick or injured people and administer treatment according to the state guidelines.

· Perform daily tests and upkeep tasks to keep all equipment and apparatus in state of readiness for emergencies.

· Perform routine equipment maintenance, such as checking fluids, hoses, and air pressure, and making corrections.

· Participate in pre-planning fire tactics and emergency medical procedures to improve service and rescue.

· Participate in training classes to maintain and upgrade knowledge, skills, and certification.

· Check hydrants and test available water flows on a regular schedule and as needed; maintain records, including location and types of hydrants.

· Perform work in accordance with all safety policies and procedures

· Wash equipment and perform station maintenance,

· Perform grounds maintenance, such as cutting grass, collecting debris, trimming, and watering.

· Use computers to enter data and generate reports; and maintain necessary manual and computer records.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.50 - $19.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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