Firefighter Trainee and Firefighter I

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This position is responsible for developing the knowledge, skills and abilities required for National Professional Qualification 1 (NPQ 1) certification by attending scheduled classes and responding to fire and emergency calls. All firefighter trainees must successfully complete NPQ 1 State Certification within 12 months of their hire date. Also assists with inspection of the working condition of fire equipment on a daily basis, cleaning and maintaining assigned equipment and works at fire scenes under the direction of senior firefighting personnel.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

* Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

* Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.





***STATE CERTIFIED FIRE FIGHTERS APPLICATIONS STILL ACCEPTED***

Firefighter I


This position responds to fire and other emergency incidents to suppress fires, rescue victims, provide emergency medical care, and perform other duties as required.



Minimum Requirements for Certified Applicants:

  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.


  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.


  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.


  • Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.



How to Apply for a Job with Paulding County: Employment applications will only be accepted for currently posted vacancies. Please do not submit a general application for an unknown position; it will not be considered. Applicants must submit a Paulding County Application for Employment and must specify the position of interest. Applicants may submit a resume to supplement the application, but resumes alone will not be accepted. Applications may be faxed to (770) 443-7558 or dropped by or mailed to the Paulding County Board of Commissioners, Human Resources Department, 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas, GA 30132. Applications must be received by the closing date to be considered.



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