Position: Firefighter

Starting Pay: 15.50hr-16.50hr

Job Closing: March 3rd, 2025

JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK:

The purpose of this position is to respond to emergency incidents providing medical care, suppress fire, rescue victims, and perform other duties related to firefighting while working a 48/96 shift.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Compliant to departments SOP/SOG

Perform fire suppression duties

Perform ventilation duties

Perform salvage and overhaul duties

Participate in vehicle extrication duties

Participate in rope rescues

Participate as a team member during incidents involving Hazardous Materials

Respond to non-emergency calls from the public

Perform pre-incident planning

Perform fire hose and hydrant maintenance

Participate in public relations events

Perform inspections on fire and EMS apparatus and equipment

Perform duties assigned by the shift supervisor

Complete training under the Alabama Fire College

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be eighteen (18) years if age

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Must have a valid drivers license

Must meet a minimum physical assessment

Must complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within sixty days of hire.

Must complete a background check and drug test

Physical statement release signed by an Alabama licensed physician

Must meet the minimum standards of Firefighter I/II as set forth by the Alabama Fire College within one year of employment

Ability to respond off duty

BENEFITS

Overtime pay, Tier 1 State Retirement, Vacation, Sick leave, Free cancer policy, Free life insurance

Applications may be picked up and turned in at City Hall located at 1010A Douglas Avenue or at www.cityofbrewton.org/working-in-brewton/application-for-employment.

The City of Brewton is a Drug Free workplace.