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Volunteer Firefighter
Fourmile Vol Fire Department
941 Hwy 55
Wilsonville, AL 35186
205-669-1729
Description
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to be involved in your community? Becoming a volunteer firefighter is a challenge compared to no other, as such many describe it as a calling. Firefighters are called out at a moments notice at all times of the day and night to respond to emergencies in our community. If you are a self motivated individual looking for a challenge and truly have a desire to help people in our community then please respond to this posting!
Volunteer Category: Firefighter
Requirements
U.S. Citizen
18 years of age.
Clear background check.
Valid drivers license.
Good Physical Fitness.
Live in or within 5 miles of the coverage area (zip codes 35186, 35051, or 35043).
Ability to attend required training and respond to calls.
Successfully complete 1 year probationary period.
The Volunteer Firefighter drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests for help or assistance. In the performance of their duties, the Volunteer Firefighter places equipment, lays and connects hose; operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses self-contained breathing apparatus. The Volunteer Firefighter may enter burning buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks above ground, carry heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims.
A Volunteer Firefighter must have the ability to:
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions using the English language.
Maintain physical conditioning necessary to perform efficiently in emergency situations. Learn the geography of the fire coverage area, the location of important buildings, highways and the street system.
Participate in training drills; attend school and classes on fire fighting, hydraulics, first aid, fire equipment, and apparatus, and other classes associated with recognized fire fighter standards.
Learn and apply technical information pertaining to fire fighting.
Analyze and cope with a variety of emergency situations calmly but effectively and to react quickly to secure accurate and precise information on the location, extent, and nature of fires and emergency aid requests.
Sustain heavy physical labor during periods of intense activity in emergency situations; to work at varying heights above grade.
Work within a para-military organization and respond readily to directives.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Volunteers, supervisors, and the general public; to work effectively as a team member.
Service and operate all fire department equipment and apparatus.
Perform necessary maintenance, testing and care of fire hoses, trucks, ladders, and auxiliary equipment and apparatus.
Perform general maintenance and minor repairs to station facilities; perform assigned janitorial activities and minor maintenance and painting.
Perform community service activities.
Maintain necessary records, reports, and incident forms, to accommodate needs of the fire department computer data entry.
Training and Experience:
By-weekly departmental training will be conducted on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the fire station or other designated location. An occasional Saturday drill or special event training may be scheduled on other weekdays with advanced notice being given to the Volunteer Firefighter.
Benefits:
Investing into Alabama's Firefighter Annuity and Benefit Fund (a deferred compensation investment)
One tax free fire fighter tag
College credit for certain selected accredited firefighting and ems training classes
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Volunteer Firefighter to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
Work is performed primarily in the fire station, fire scenes and extra ordinary events as they occur. Performing tasks under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion. The exposure to death, emotional stress, intense heat, and patients with life threatening injuries and contagious diseases can be expected.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the Volunteer Firefighter will be regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with fire department members, other organizations and the public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Volunteer Firefighter encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical hazard from fire, equipment, traffic, smoke inhalation, and falling objects at emergency scenes, and exposure to health risks may occur. Performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as limited visibility, exposure to hazardous or toxic chemicals and gases, extremes in temperatures, cramped surroundings, and contact with death, emotional stress, and contagious diseases.
18 years of age.
Clear background check.
Valid drivers license.
Good Physical Fitness.
Live in or within 5 miles of the coverage area (zip codes 35186, 35051, or 35043).
Ability to attend required training and respond to calls.
Successfully complete 1 year probationary period.
The Volunteer Firefighter drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests for help or assistance. In the performance of their duties, the Volunteer Firefighter places equipment, lays and connects hose; operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses self-contained breathing apparatus. The Volunteer Firefighter may enter burning buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks above ground, carry heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims.
A Volunteer Firefighter must have the ability to:
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions using the English language.
Maintain physical conditioning necessary to perform efficiently in emergency situations. Learn the geography of the fire coverage area, the location of important buildings, highways and the street system.
Participate in training drills; attend school and classes on fire fighting, hydraulics, first aid, fire equipment, and apparatus, and other classes associated with recognized fire fighter standards.
Learn and apply technical information pertaining to fire fighting.
Analyze and cope with a variety of emergency situations calmly but effectively and to react quickly to secure accurate and precise information on the location, extent, and nature of fires and emergency aid requests.
Sustain heavy physical labor during periods of intense activity in emergency situations; to work at varying heights above grade.
Work within a para-military organization and respond readily to directives.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Volunteers, supervisors, and the general public; to work effectively as a team member.
Service and operate all fire department equipment and apparatus.
Perform necessary maintenance, testing and care of fire hoses, trucks, ladders, and auxiliary equipment and apparatus.
Perform general maintenance and minor repairs to station facilities; perform assigned janitorial activities and minor maintenance and painting.
Perform community service activities.
Maintain necessary records, reports, and incident forms, to accommodate needs of the fire department computer data entry.
Training and Experience:
By-weekly departmental training will be conducted on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the fire station or other designated location. An occasional Saturday drill or special event training may be scheduled on other weekdays with advanced notice being given to the Volunteer Firefighter.
Benefits:
Investing into Alabama's Firefighter Annuity and Benefit Fund (a deferred compensation investment)
One tax free fire fighter tag
College credit for certain selected accredited firefighting and ems training classes
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Volunteer Firefighter to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
Work is performed primarily in the fire station, fire scenes and extra ordinary events as they occur. Performing tasks under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion. The exposure to death, emotional stress, intense heat, and patients with life threatening injuries and contagious diseases can be expected.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the Volunteer Firefighter will be regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with fire department members, other organizations and the public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Volunteer Firefighter encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical hazard from fire, equipment, traffic, smoke inhalation, and falling objects at emergency scenes, and exposure to health risks may occur. Performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as limited visibility, exposure to hazardous or toxic chemicals and gases, extremes in temperatures, cramped surroundings, and contact with death, emotional stress, and contagious diseases.
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