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Volunteer Firefighter/EMTs, Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Trainees, and Volunteer Support Staff Members
Elkin Fire Dept
304 N Front St
Elkin, NC 28621
336-794-6481
Description
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER/EMT:
Those personnel without IFSAC or ProBoard accredited certification as a NFPA 1001
compliant firefighter will be classified as non-interior firefighters. A non-interior
firefighter performs limited service work in fire suppression, hazardous material
mitigation, and rescue, and does related work as required, including maintenance,
preparedness, and training. Work is performed under regular supervision. The
individual must execute orders of their assigned supervisors promptly and
efficiently.
Those personnel with IFSAC or ProBoard accredited certification as a NFPA 1001
compliant firefighter may be classified as interior firefighters. An interior firefighter
performing intermediate service work in fire suppression, hazardous materials
mitigation, and rescue, and does related work as required. Work is performed
under regular supervision. The individual must execute orders of their assigned
supervisors promptly and efficiently.
No personnel will perform emergency medical care until in possession of valid
credentials issued by the North Carolina Office of EMS.
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER:
Those personnel who do not wish to serve as active firefighters may perform
support functions for the fire department to include administrative, fire and life
safety education, maintenance, and rehabilitation functions, and does related work
as necessary. Work is performed under regular supervision. The individual must
execute orders of their assigned supervisors promptly and efficiently
Those personnel without IFSAC or ProBoard accredited certification as a NFPA 1001
compliant firefighter will be classified as non-interior firefighters. A non-interior
firefighter performs limited service work in fire suppression, hazardous material
mitigation, and rescue, and does related work as required, including maintenance,
preparedness, and training. Work is performed under regular supervision. The
individual must execute orders of their assigned supervisors promptly and
efficiently.
Those personnel with IFSAC or ProBoard accredited certification as a NFPA 1001
compliant firefighter may be classified as interior firefighters. An interior firefighter
performing intermediate service work in fire suppression, hazardous materials
mitigation, and rescue, and does related work as required. Work is performed
under regular supervision. The individual must execute orders of their assigned
supervisors promptly and efficiently.
No personnel will perform emergency medical care until in possession of valid
credentials issued by the North Carolina Office of EMS.
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER:
Those personnel who do not wish to serve as active firefighters may perform
support functions for the fire department to include administrative, fire and life
safety education, maintenance, and rehabilitation functions, and does related work
as necessary. Work is performed under regular supervision. The individual must
execute orders of their assigned supervisors promptly and efficiently
Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT, Community Education, Department Support
Requirements
MINIMUM SELECTION STANDARDS
At least 18 years of age
High school graduate or GED recipient
United States citizenship
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license
Successful completion of physical agility testing and physical examinations (firefighters only)
Successful completion of required drug screening activities
Possession of an acceptable criminal record and a safe driving record
PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
Those selected to serve as volunteer firefighters but who do not possess an IFSAC or ProBoard accredited certification as an NFPA
1001 compliant firefighter must attend and complete such certification during their first 18 months of service. The probationary period for these personnel will be 18 months. Those selected to serve as volunteer firefighters who possess an IFSAC or ProBoard accredited certification as an NFPA 1001 compliant firefighter must attend a designated block of recruit training during their first year of service. The probationary period for these personnel will be one year.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
No previous training or experience is necessary. All personnel are required to complete a minimum number of training hours annually according to the individual’s position and level of responsibility within the department. Required training is hosted by the department and other similar institutions throughout the state; fees for required training may be reimbursed by the department upon successful completion of the training if reimbursement funds are available.
DUTY REQUIREMENTS
Volunteer firefighters applying after August 1, 2015 will be required to perform six (6) hours of scheduled duty time at an Elkin fire station each month. This requirement will be imposed only after each person receives IFSAC or ProBoard accredited certification as a NFPA 1001 compliant firefighter.
At least 18 years of age
High school graduate or GED recipient
United States citizenship
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license
Successful completion of physical agility testing and physical examinations (firefighters only)
Successful completion of required drug screening activities
Possession of an acceptable criminal record and a safe driving record
PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
Those selected to serve as volunteer firefighters but who do not possess an IFSAC or ProBoard accredited certification as an NFPA
1001 compliant firefighter must attend and complete such certification during their first 18 months of service. The probationary period for these personnel will be 18 months. Those selected to serve as volunteer firefighters who possess an IFSAC or ProBoard accredited certification as an NFPA 1001 compliant firefighter must attend a designated block of recruit training during their first year of service. The probationary period for these personnel will be one year.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
No previous training or experience is necessary. All personnel are required to complete a minimum number of training hours annually according to the individual’s position and level of responsibility within the department. Required training is hosted by the department and other similar institutions throughout the state; fees for required training may be reimbursed by the department upon successful completion of the training if reimbursement funds are available.
DUTY REQUIREMENTS
Volunteer firefighters applying after August 1, 2015 will be required to perform six (6) hours of scheduled duty time at an Elkin fire station each month. This requirement will be imposed only after each person receives IFSAC or ProBoard accredited certification as a NFPA 1001 compliant firefighter.
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