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Fire Fighter

Town of Smyrna, Tennesse

FIRE FIGHTER

For Town of Smyrna (just outside of Nashville, TN)

Applications are now being accepted for the position indicated above. Applications and detailed instructions on how to apply for the Fire Fighter position are available at:
Smyrna City Hall
315 S. Lowry St.
Smyrna, TN 37167
or online at: www.townofsmyrna.org please click on the Employment section. The hiring process for our Fire Fighter position is extensive. It is vital to follow each step in the application process, as failure to do so will disqualify you for consideration of the position. Applications may be hand delivered or mailed to:
Smyrna Town Hall
Attn: HR Department.

JOB SUMMARY

The employee is responsible for work performed in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and protection of life and property through fire fighting activities. Duties also include other support services under close supervision of shift captain. Independent judgment is used according to the situation and sometimes different courses of action must be considered to complete the task. A large part of duty time is taken up in Town wide inspections; performing supervised training; and maintaining equipment, quarters, and grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Tennessee.
- Must pass written fire fighter examination.
- Must complete department’s physical agility test.
- Must complete and pass psychological exam.
- Must pass a medical examination by a licensed physician and maintain physical requirements.
- Must live within ten (10) road miles of any corporate Smyrna Town limit or relocate within 180 days after beginning employment.
- Must complete basic fire fighting course at State Fire School.
- Must be able to pass yearly SCBA fit test and medical questionnaire.
- Must be able to respond to emergency situations during unscheduled work times.
- Must pass or meet the Volunteer Fireman’s Insurance Service Motor Vehicle Evaluation requirements.
Note:
- Drivers license and driving requirements are listed on the complete job description available at Smyrna City Hall or online at:
www.townofsmyrna.org please click on the Employment section.

USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Physically able to wear for long periods of time the complete set of protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus that consists of approximately 100 lbs.
- Performs extreme strenuous and physical labor for extended periods under some unfavorable conditions.
- Frequently lifts objects 100lbs or greater.
- Performs duties requiring bending, crouching, stooping, climbing and crawling in buildings or close quarters that may be filled with smoke.
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of 65 ft or greater.
- Ability to operate power equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responds to fire alarms, connects hose, holds nozzle and directs water streams.
- Forces entry of premises for fire fighting, rescue and salvage operations, uses chemical fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment.
- Removes persons from danger; administers first aid to injured persons.
- Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings.
- Performs salvage operations such as throwing covers, sweeping water and removing debris.
- Carries charged hose line into structure for fire extinguishment.
- Physically able to wear complete set of protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Participates in fire drills and attends training classes in fire fighting, first-aid, and related subjects.
- Performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions, which may involve extreme exertion under such handicaps as smoke and cramped surroundings.
- Performs extreme strenuous and physical labor for extended periods under some unfavorable conditions, frequently lifting objects weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
- Performs duties requiring bending, crouching, stooping, climbing and crawling in buildings or close quarters that may be filled with smoke.
- carry a pager 24 hours per day / 7 days per week.
- Will be subject to call back in emergency situations during unscheduled work times.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide coverage in absence of other personnel.
- Performs general maintenance work in the up-keep of fire department property : cleans and washes walls and floors, makes minor repairs, washes and dries hoses, mows yard, washes windows, paints, and otherwise maintains quarters.
- May operate departmental radio communications on special assignments, receives alarms, and notifies appropriate personnel, summons on-call personnel.
- Participates in annual hose test, which involves uploading and reloading fire hose back on truck.
- Participates in flow testing fire hydrants, which involves taking caps off hydrant and opening up hydrant and checking water flow.
- Performs Town wide Pre-Fire Inspections.
- Occasionally drive truck when driver is absent.

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