Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Compliance with the City of Greenwood Employee Handbook and General Orders of the Greenwood Fire Department.

·       Respond to various alarms, ride and/or drive apparatus to emergency scenes, and carry/set up appropriate equipment.  Maintain radio communication with other emergency personnel on site.

·       Suppress fires, clean and remove debris from scene(s) and monitor site for recurrence of fire.

·       Search for and rescue victims from dangerous situations, stabilize injured individuals by performing basic first aid and advanced medical procedures as certified, and assist in transport to nearest medical facility.

·       Respond to reports of hazardous materials release(s) including identifying and containing hazardous materials to minimize or prevent damage and evacuate persons from hazardous areas as needed.

·       Respond to reports of Technical Rescue emergencies; provide control and safety of scene until arrival of Certified Technical Rescue.

·       Monitor and perform general maintenance and upkeep on equipment and vehicles as well as general maintenance, repair and cleaning of fire stations and fire department facilities.

·       Assist in fire safety education programs and community service details.

·       Periodically attend training sessions as required.

·       Successfully meets performance requirements of probation.

·       Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

·       Education: High School Diploma or GED and ability to attain certifications by State of Indiana as Firefighter I/II, Hazards Materials Awareness and Operations Level, and Emergency Medical Technician are required within nine (9) months of hire date.  Ability to complete other required training programs including continuing education. Must attain State of Indiana Hazardous Materials Technician Certification, Driver/Operator Pumper, and Technical Rescue Awareness within eighteen (18) months of appointment.

·       Skills and Abilities: Possession of a valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.   Must be able to use radios including knowledge of procedures and limitations, and must be able to speak clearly.  Must be able to work 24-hour shifts and/or extended hours and respond swiftly, rationally and decisively to emergency situations. Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of some communicable diseases and dangers of blood borne pathogens and protect oneself from contamination by utilizing universal health precautions and avoiding high risk environments. Maintain eligibility for the State of Indiana 1977 Police Officers and Firefighters Pension Fund.

·       Physical: Valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Testing) card prior to appointment. Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time, routinely lift and carry objects weighing more than 50lbs.  Must be able to push, pull objects, climb stairs and ladders, reach, bend, handle and grasp objects and be able to successfully complete an annual medical evaluation and physical agility test as prescribed by the Greenwood Fire Department.  May be exposed to a variety of environments including exposure to hazardous conditions which may include smoke, toxic chemicals, noxious gases/fumes, extreme temperatures and dangerous heights.