Volunteer Firefighter

Volunteer Firefighter 3229 Rena Street, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 Volunteer Volunteer Performs public safety work by providing all hazard fire suppression services by extinguishing and preventing fires, and protects life and property in emergency fire situations. Performs other related duties as required by the shift captain, shift lieutenant and/or other chief administrative officers of the department. All work is performed under close supervision of the assigned shift leader.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responds to emergency calls for fire and other emergency situations including removing individuals from dangerous and hazardous situations; Performs all activities necessary to combating, suppressing, and extinguishing fires and the protection of life and property; Assesses emergency medical problems by removing persons in danger; Responds to fire alarms, connects hoses, holds various types of nozzles, and directs water streams; Gains access to premises for firefighting, rescue, and salvage operations; Uses fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, various types of power saws, and other fire ground equipment; Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings; Performs salvage operations such as throwing covers, removing water, and removing debris; Carries a charged hose line into structures for fire containment and extinguishment; Participates in fire drills and attends training classes in firefighting, first-aid, and other related subjects; Performance of hazardous tasks under emergency situations which may involve extreme exertion under conditions such as smoke and cramped surroundings; Performs extreme strenuous and physical labor for extended periods of time under some unfavorable climatic conditions; This can include frequently lifting objects weighing 50 - 100 pounds; Performs duties requiring bending, crouching, stooping, climbing, and crawling in buildings or close quarters that may be filled with smoke; Ability to operate fire apparatus safely and lift and operate firefighting equipment;

OTHER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND DUTIES

Knowledge of the City of Pigeon Forge and Sevier County Geographic Region; Knowledge of the City of Pigeon Forge City Ordinances; Knowledge of the City of Pigeon Forge Employee Handbook Rules and Regulation; Knowledge of the City of Pigeon Forge Fire Department Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and other related information; Knowledge of fire prevention and State and City regulations as applied to fire fighting and prevention; Knowledge of firefighting equipment and its intended uses; Ability to use Microsoft programs, social media, and typing and editing skills; this may include the use of modern office machinery; Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction; Ability to write required and necessary forms; paperwork must be in proper format including proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar; Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the departmental supervisory staff, co-workers, administrative staff, city commissioners, city departmental supervisory staff, employees and the general public; Ability to learn to operate a variety of firefighting equipment such as fire pump, fire hydrant, hydraulic tools, hand tools, power equipment, etc; Ability to learn to operate large fire trucks and various fire equipment safely; this includes driving skills; Ability to operate departmental radio communications; Ability to physically function at extreme heights and in close quarters; Ability to react in a timely manner in taking a different course of action that may become necessary in an emergency situation for the completion of an assigned task; Ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles and techniques and to use independent judgment in the absence of the shift supervisor; Ability to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job of a firefighter; Participates in routine cleaning and maintenance of washing and drying of fire hoses; Participates in annual hose testing that involves unloading and reloading of fire hose; Performs general maintenance work, cleaning and maintaining the fire station(s) which includes the sleeping quarters and other premise areas of the fire departments property, including washing walls, floors, windows, painting, and minor repairs of fire apparatus and fire equipment; Participates in required educational and training programs conducted by the Fire Department Training Officer and/or other Administrative Staff Officer or other outside creditable agency; Participates in flow testing of fire hydrants which involves taking caps off of hydrants and opening up the hydrant and checking water flow; Responds to "All-Calls;" Completes 24 hours of ride time per month; Perform all other work duties/tasks as required.

EQUIPMENT

The employee will be required to operate the following firefighting and emergency medical equipment - nozzles, hoses, self-contained breathing apparatus, power saws and other power tools, generators, and other various apparatuses and equipment. The employee will be required to operate computers, radios, fax machine, copier, and other small office equipment as needed to perform the duties of the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Work is performed in adverse environmental conditions requiring the use of firefighting protective equipment and apparatus, including self-contained breathing apparatus. Work is performed in all types of extreme weather conditions, extreme uncontrolled temperatures, including extreme heat involving smoke, hazardous chemicals, and falling debris and/or materials not to exclude large building structures. The employee will frequently be exposed to life threatening situations due to the uncontrolled nature of the position. The employee will frequently be exposed and subjected to a high volume of stress related emergency situations and must be able to adapt under this conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to pass a baseline post offer job physical to include a musculoskeletal screening together with a negative drug test result. Knowledge to carry out the physical demands of job duties of Firefighter/Paramedic including but not limited to the following Ability to lift objects weighing 50-100 pounds, at times this may require exerting excess of 100 lbs; Ability to move and/or carry objects or materials by walking, stooping, and/or reaching; Must possess a good perception of smell/odors; Ability to kick, push, pull, climb, bend, crouch, and/or crawl during high stress situations; Must possess good depth perception, Must be able to follow written and/or oral communications; Must possess good hearing and visual form perception for height, length, width, shape, and weight including color perception, texture perception, and height perception. Accuracy is required.

OTHER PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to pass an

OSHA/SCBA

Mask Fit Test, annually; Ability to work in smoke filled areas; Ability to climb ladders to extended/extreme heights; Ability to work in close quarters possibly filled with smoke and in extreme temperatures; Physical ability to wear a complete set of heavy protective clothing which includes a self-contained breathing apparatus for extended periods of time and in extremely uncontrolled hot temperature and hazardous conditions.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT

Employee must reside in Sevier County no further than 30 road miles from the Pigeon Forge Fire Station # 1 or Pigeon Forge Fire Station #2 within six (6) month of hired date.

The stations are located at:

PFFD Station #1 - 3229 Rena Street, Pigeon Forge, TN PFFD Station #2- 2553 Veterans Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a High School or equivalent; Must have and maintain a valid Tennessee Driver License; Must be a citizen of the United States; No conviction or plead guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances; Must complete Firefighter I through Tennessee firefighting Commission within 36 months of employment date; Must complete Firefighter II through Tennessee firefighting Commission within five (5) years of employment date; Completion of CPR certification within six (6) months; Completion of

S130 & S190

wildland firefighting course or equivalent within one (1) year of employment; Completion of Wildland Firefighter I course within one (1) year of employment; Pass Departmental Physical Exam and Physical Agility Test (PAT). Volunteers are paid based on meeting their commitments through an incentive program with the department twice a year. The City of Pigeon Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions, including those that are federal or state sponsored, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. The City is committed to complying with both Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d). The City is a Drug-Free Workplace and participates in E-Verify, and all applicants are subject to a background check, physical Agility Test, baseline physical,, driving history check, and drug testing in accordance with City policy.