Overview

Firefighter/Pump Operator/Driver The City of Red Bank has one (1) immediate openings for Firefighters. JOB OVERVIEW: The right candidate will achieve by:Demonstrating the ability to follow directions.Demonstrating an ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.Demonstrating fundamental knowledge of principles and practices in the coordination and administration of field activities related to fire prevention, control, and extinguishment of fires. Supervision Received: The employee is under the direct supervision of a Shift / Station Officer. The employee may act as the Shift/Station Officer. Supervision Exercised: Performs duties of Lieutenant in the temporary absence of Lieutenant. Salary and Benefits: (G5) $52,721.26 annually + excellent benefits. Please submit application and resume through the APPLY NOW link 60;below by July 31, 12pm. Applications and job descriptions also available at Red Bank City Hall, 3105 Dayton Boulevard, Red Bank, TN, or on the City of Red Bank website. Applicants must have a valid phone number. 60; 60;Applicants will be notified by phone for information on testing and interview times/dates. 60; Documentation is 60;required 60;for any training, education, certifications, or licenses listed on the application. To be eligible to apply, applicants MUST:Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.Be a high school graduate or equivalent.Be authorized to work in the United States.Valid Drivers License.Not have been convicted of, or plead guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contender to any felon charge or any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, or controlled substances.Not have been released or discharged under anything other than an honorable discharge from any armed forces of the United States After having met the above requirements, candidates must successfully complete the following:Oral interview board composed of a combination of departmental members and outside guests.A comprehensive background check, including but not limited to criminal, financial, and personal history. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential functions are fundamental job duties. 60; They do not include marginal tasks, which are also performed but are not incidental to the primary functions. 60; The omissions of specific statements of duties do not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the job necessarily perform every duty listed.Drive various fire apparatus and operate pump on fire department pumper.Responds to fire alarms, connects hose, advances hose, operates nozzles, and directs water streams.Forces entry of premises for firefighting, performs rescue and salvage operations, uses fire extinguishers, axes, Halligan bars, pike poles, and other equipment.Removes persons from danger and administers first-aid to injured persons.Responds to medical calls and administers basic first aid to persons needing help.Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist persons from burning structures.Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or access.Performs salvage operations such as throwing covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.Performs overhaul operations such as using pike poles, sheet rock hooks, Halligan bars, and axes to create openings in ceilings, walls, and floors to search for hidden fires.Carries charged hose line into structure for fire extinguishment.Responds to and extinguishes other types of fires such as vehicles, dumpsters, and brush.Physically able to wear a complete set of protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.Must complete and pass annual department certification in self-contained breathing apparatus and fire pump operations.Participates in fire training drills and attends training classes in firefighting, first aid, rescue, and related subjects.Perfo