SALARY:

$31,014 (nonexempt) – Annual wages as trainee

$41,461 (nonexempt) – Annual wages upon gaining Kentucky Firefighter Certification

OPENING DATE: 2/18/2025

CLOSING DATE: 2/28/2025

Testing Date: 3/04/2025

DESCRIPTION:

Under general direction, performs fire suppression, rescue activities, responds to hazardous material releases, performs public education activities; performs routine fire station and equipment maintenance duties, participates in training activities; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responds to fire, motor vehicle accident, rescue, civil defense, hazardous material emergencies, medical emergencies and natural disaster calls to prevent or extinguish fires, rescue victims and assist those in need.
• Rescues victims in life threatening situations; climbs ladders, ropes, stairs, hills, etc., using various equipment to gain access to and rescue victims.
• Drives fire apparatus to scene; operate equipment.
• Lays, connects, and advances fire hoses; directs water stream to control and extinguish fires and protect exposures.
• Provides emergency medical care.
• Assists in the maintenance of department vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans fire hoses, tools and other equipment.
• Performs general fire station and other equipment maintenance; makes minor equipment repairs, sweeps and mops floors, washes windows, cleans furniture and facilities, paints buildings, etc.
• Assists with preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Attends classroom and psychomotor skills training.
• Performs public relations in the community as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No work experience requirements.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of modern firefighting principles, methods and techniques used in fire suppression, prevention, hazardous materials and rescue, emergency medical care and hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of fire vehicles, firefighting and rescue equipment, and related apparatus.
• Knowledge of the federal, state and local laws and ordinances, including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards, pertaining to fire prevention, suppression, hazardous materials and rescue.
• Knowledge of the geography of the City of Murray, including the location of streets and roads, fire hydrants, and the location and interior plans of major buildings.

Skills

Skill in the operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment and tools.

Abilities

• Ability to accept lines of authority, and to respond to orders without question in emergency situations.
• Ability to perform minor mechanical work on fire vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to complete required forms and maintain records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, other emergency service organizations, city officers and employees, and the general public.
• Physical strength and agility to perform firefighting duties for extended periods of time, often under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to respond and act quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency and hazardous situations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Instructions: Somewhat general; many aspects of work are covered specifically, but must also use some of own judgment.
• Processes: Must occasionally consider different courses of action, or deviate from standard operating procedures, to get the job done.
• Review of Work: Work is monitored in progress, and certain fires and other operations are reviewed immediately following suppression or completion.
• Analytical Requirements: Assignments frequently involve decisions based on a wide knowledge of many factors where application of advanced or technical concepts are predominantly required.
• Physical Requirements of the Job: Work involves sitting, standing, stooping, walking; extreme physical demands at scene of emergencies for long periods of time; lifting heavy objects (more than 100 pounds); exposed to extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time; exposed to high places, confined spaces, noise, machinery and its moving parts, fumes, chemicals and toxic substances must have excellent hearing and vision; must be able to wear a respirator.
• Tools, Equipment, Vehicles used: All departmental fire and rescue equipment, vehicles and tools; normal office equipment.
• Contacts: Public and internal contacts are requirements of the job.
• Confidential Information: Routinely exposed to confidential information.
• Mental Effort: Moderate.
• Interruptions: Frequent.
• Special Licensing Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability: Must be able to work 24-hour shifts; must be able to respond to calls at all hours; must be able to attend departmental meetings and training programs. Must be able to work all days of the week.
• Certification Requirements: Must successfully complete Kentucky certification training during the first six months of employment; must complete annual continuing education training. Must achieve IFSAC Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2, and Hazardous Materials Operations certification within the first year of employment. Possession of Emergency Medical Technician is preferred but not required.
• See KRS Chapter 95 for additional requirements.

The City of Murray is an Equal Opportunity Employer