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Volunteer / Part-time Firefighter

Savannah Fire Dept

140 Main St
Savannah, TN 38372
731-925-3475


Description
The Firefighter is responsible for assisting other Firefighters in combating, extinguishing, prevention, and the protection of life and property through firefighting activities.

Prevents fire damage by conducting surveys and inspections for hazards; enforcing codes.

Prepares citizens to prevent fire damage by developing and conducting educational and training programs.

Ensures availability of water at fire scene by testing hydrants; requesting and expediting repairs; verifying repair.

Minimizes fire damage by responding to alarms; driving and operating equipment; regulating water pressure; combating and
extinguishing fires; rescuing and reviving people.

Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions;
troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying supervisor of needed repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Maintains operations by following policies and procedures.

Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; studying publications; participating in scheduled bimonthly meetings.

Maintains fire station building, grounds, and related equipment by completing maintenance schedules.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

May respond to emergency calls for specialized service such as hazardous materials, confined spaces rescue, extrication and technical rescues that include high angle, below grade, trench and collapse rescues;

Volunteer Category: Firefighter


Requirements
1. You must be at least the age of 18.

2. You must have a valid state of TN driver's license.

3. Must live in Hardin County and be willing to respond 24/7, as work permits.

4. You must be willing to attend bimonthly training sessions.

5. You will be required to complete all of the following classes within the first year of being accepted:

24 hour new recruit (YOU CANNOT RESPOND TO ANY EMERGENCY WITHOUT THIS CLASS!)
72 hour basic fire class
16 hour Firefighter I Live Burn Course
ICS-100 (online FEMA course)
ICS-700 (online FEMA course)