Employment
Firefighter Position
The City of Springville, Alabama is now accepting candidate applications to fill one vacant Regular Part-Time position. Applicant must be able to work every other “C” shift.
JOB DESCRIPTION
To combat, extinguish and to do work in the prevention of fires; to respond to a variety of emergency calls to protect life and property; to participate in station equipment and apparatus maintenance; to drive apparatus when specifically assigned; and to do related work as required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
All personnel are required to be of at least (21) twenty one years of age, have a high school graduation certificate or equivalent, currently possess a Firefighter I certification from the Alabama Fire College or have successfully completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test within the previous 90 days. In addition, all personnel are required to have a valid State of Alabama Drivers License. Preference will be given to those candidates who have completed the requirements below, and are familiar with this departments procedures, apparatus and community. Within the first year of employment, applicants must obtain the following Certifications if not currently held:
• Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification
• Firefighter I /II Certification as approved by the Alabama Fire College
• Medical First Responder or EMT-Basic
• Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations or First Responder Certification
DUTIES
Responds to fire and emergency alarms with a company, lays and connects hose, hose nozzles and directs fog and water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical lines and extinguishers; removes persons from danger and administer aid to injured persons; performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire station buildings and grounds, and fire apparatus, auxiliary equipment and tools; performs fire prevention inspection duties as part of a company, making business, industrial and home inspections; responds to calls and performs rescue and first-aid work in non-fire emergencies where necessary to save life, prevent harm or preserve property; participates in a continuing program of training and instruction or an individual study of technical material and attendance at a minimum of twelve (12) hours scheduled drills and classes per month; when specifically assigned and upon demonstration of competence, drives and maintains a variety of fire apparatus, assumes responsibility for the mechanical soundness of the equipment. Perform public service duties, attend public and private functions as the Department deems necessary, advance personal and professional education, take pride in self and in the uniform worn and maintain a high moral professional standard.
Applications can be obtained online at www.springvillealabama.org or can be picked up at Springville City Hall located at 6327 US Highway 11, Springville, AL 35146.
Completed applications are to be returned to:
Springville Fire & Rescue
Attention Chief Richard Harvey
P.O. Box 919
Springville, AL 35146
Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm Tuesday, December 227th, 2011.
The City of Springville, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer