These positions are scheduled to be filled beginning July 1, 2021.
Firefighter - Full-time (Hiring 12)
Employee must consistently promote a professional image of MCFD at all times. Attend and interact positively and effectively in MCFD meetings, and when assigned, meetings with other agencies and the public. Consistently demonstrate positive, effective communication skills with the MCFD, Fire Chief, other employees and volunteers, other public and private individuals and agencies, and the community, including constructive dissenting opinion. Work in a safe manner, maintain a professional appearance, and positively represent MCFD at all times. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of MCFD’s rules, and consistently and appropriately enforce MCFD’s rules. Perform other duties and/or tasks as may be assigned by the Fire Chief from time to time.
Firefighter/EMR Duties and Responsibilities
Respond to calls for service from dispatchAttend training courses; read and study assigned materials; related to First Responder level for emergency medical services and firefighting skills.Keep up State required training to maintain Medical License along with current BLS card.Maintain First Responder EMS kit, which includes restocking the kit, cleaning equipment, maintaining portable radios, and other maintenance as needed.Help maintain multiple stations when available.Complete any assignments that are assigned by the Fire ChiefAssist the Madison County Sheriff’s Department with transportation for individuals in need of emergency involuntary or voluntary hospitalization.Knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures in area(s) of specialty.Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within field.Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Performs a variety of tasks.Self – motivated, and must be able to multi-task
Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements
Not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving "moral turpitude" as the term is defined by law and not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any of the armed forces of United States.Minimum age 18Current valid Driver's LicenseHigh school diploma or GEDLift, carry and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed (250 pounds with assistance)Function in varied environmental conditions such as lite or darkened work areas, extreme heat, cold and moisture.
Desired Qualifications
Completed State level basic firefighter classState level EMR or aboveKnowledge of all EMR skills and protocolsIs well informed on current Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) issues, patient confidentiality, living wills, and DNR
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
-- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals.
-- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.
Complete a county application and submit to Human Resources, Madison County Courthouse, 100 E Main Street Suite 303, Jackson, TN 38301. These will remain Open until Filled