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Firefighter

Surgoinsville Vol Fire Dept

PO Box 67
Surgoinsville, TN 37873
423-345-2312


Description
The firefighter is responsible for work performed in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, and protection of life and property through firefighting activities and other duties. Duties also include other support services under close supervision of fire officers or other fire department members. Independent judgment is used according to the situation and sometimes-different courses of action must be considered to complete the task

Volunteer Category: Firefighter


Requirements
1. Must have high school diploma or GED.
2. Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the State of TN without revocation or suspension for the last 36 months.
3. Must complete 16 hour Intro to Fire and Emergency Services before responding to emergency calls.
4. Must complete 64 hour Basic Firefighting course before engaging in interior firefighting operations and within 3 years.
5. Must be able to meet OSHA respiratory standard.
6. Must complete FEMA mandate of NIMS courses.
7. Must complete and keep up to date EVOC and VKF driving program.