Firefighter I Position

2 weeks ago

Alexandria, Virginia, United States City of Alexandria, VA Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Firefighter I. As a member of our emergency response team, you will be responsible for providing fire and emergency medical services to the community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Respond to and participate in firefighting, medical emergencies, auto extrications, hazardous materials incidents, and technical rescue incidents.
  • Safely drive and operate fire engines, ladder trucks, heavy rescue squads, medic units, and other specialized apparatus.
  • Supplies water from hydrants and static water sources and maintains proper pressure to supply lines, attack lines, master streams, foam devices, and fire protection systems, and operates aerial ladder devices.
  • Trains and drills on SCBA use; forcible entry, ventilation, deployment of ground ladders, utility control, elevator rescue, search and rescue, railroad and metro emergencies, natural disasters, terrorism, and WMD responses, communicating with portable radios, and handling detection and suppression systems.
  • Maintains a ready physical condition per department guidelines to be able to respond to the incidents listed above, including strength, aerobic, and flexibility conditioning.
  • Performs and evaluates necessary maintenance and cleaning of department vehicles, equipment, and tools to assure a constant state of readiness.
  • Maintains and inventories necessary supplies.
  • Learns and maintains skills related to computers and computer technologies; maintains required certifications at City, State, and Federal levels.
  • Attends city-required courses/classes.
  • Maintains area familiarization of target hazards to include high-risk locations such as nursing homes, assisted living, special needs facilities, schools, hospitals, federal buildings, industrial facilities (ex. ethanol plant), water plants, and historical buildings.
  • Maintains area building familiarization to include building construction, water supply, utilities (gas, electric, water), access, security, suppression, and detection systems.
  • Maintains public relations through station tours, neighborhood and City events, school visitations, smoke alarm installations, and public education activities.
  • Provides public fire education training to students in Alexandria schools, both public and private, and the residents of Alexandria.
  • Dedicated to teamwork with a strong desire for community service.
  • Passionate about learning and growing in both Fire and EMS.
About the Department

The Alexandria Fire Department provides fire, emergency medical services, and special operations such as technical rescue, hazardous materials, and marine response with additional capabilities including fire prevention, inspections, protection, and investigation to a 15-square mile city.

Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and have obtained a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) by the start of recruit school.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license issued by their state of residence, City residency is not required.
  • The ability to acquire knowledge of the street system and physical layout of Alexandria; knowledge of building, housing, fire, related codes, and code enforcement procedures; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to learn a variety of firefighting duties and methods, including the operation of firefighting apparatus, within a reasonable working period; aptitude for mechanical work; conscientiousness and dependability; physical strength, agility and freedom from serious physical defects as indicated by a physical examination, and the ability to perform prolonged manual work; and the ability to perform the tasks of the class under adverse conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Candidates who are certified as a National Registry Paramedic (NRP) will be hired as a Firefighter I at an annual salary of $58,478.68. National Registry Paramedic candidates will begin receiving a $10,000.00 a year incentive once the internship program is completed.
How to Apply

Qualified applicants will be provided additional information regarding scheduling for the written examination. To be eligible for this examination, each applicant must submit a completed application online, successfully pass the candidate physical abilities test (CPAT), and maintain the email account designated in the application.

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