Firefighter

About This Role

This role involves responding to emergency calls, performing fire suppression and rescue operations, and providing medical assistance. The Firefighter will also maintain city equipment and participate in public education.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all types of rescue, fire suppression, medical, and non-medical emergency calls
• Implement actions required to save lives and property, and protect the environment
• Operate standard fire suppression, rescue and medical equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance of City equipment, facilities and vehicles
• Drive City vehicles as assigned in a safe manner following demonstration of competence
• Participate in non-emergency activities such as fire prevention inspections, public education programs, and public relations events
• Receive and respond to citizen requests for general information or assistance
• Monitor departmental radio transmissions and telephones
• Complete all required reports

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current State of Alabama EMT Basic License or higher at time of application
• Current National Registry License, EMT Basic or higher at time of application
• Ability to pass a NFPA-1582 medically required physical for Firefighters
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover driver's permit
• Ability to comply with the Hoover Fire Department grooming standards policy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Entry level

Nice to Have

• Current Alabama Paramedic License at the time of application
• Possession of a current and valid Alabama Personnel Standards Commission Firefighter I Certification