GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
An employee in this classification is responsible for the fire and life safety of our citizens by responding to fire/rescue related incidents, drive emergency equipment and operate it at the scene of emergencies within the county.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Employee responsible for performing duties related to emergency operations involving medical rescue, technical rescue, fire suppression and Haz-Mat. Employee maintains apparatus, equipment and facilities for response. Assist County Fire Departments with pre-fire planning, comprehensive fire/rescue training, public education and other support related operations. Assist with initial fire investigations to determine cause and origin as requested by investigators. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Firefighter II Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or have a GED, and a minimum of two years experience as a firefighter. Must possess certification in the following disciplines: Firefighter II, Emergency Medical Technician and Haz-Mat Operations Level I/OSHA 1910.120 Hazwoper.
3 years of volunteer fire experience is equal to 1 year of fulltime firefighter experience.

Special Requirements
Valid driver's license
Must be able to obtain a North Carolina Class B or higher within 90 days of higher

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

An employee in this position must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The employee must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pound of force constantly to move objects.

Driving is Essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.

Special Note

This position will be assigned to work a twenty-four hour shift, or any other shift assigned by the director, but is subject to call back duty in addition to attending evening and weekend classes or meetings. May be requested to work when needed, including nights, weekends, and Holidays and must be able to perform work in all environments (day, night, heat, cold, rain, ice, snow) at times, in dangerous or hostile situations in rural and urban locations.