FireFighter/Paramedic



Job Details

FireFighter/Paramedic
Employer

Henry County

Salary

$43,723.47 Annually

Location

110 S. Zack Hinton Pkwy McDonough, GA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

0243

Department

Fire

Opening Date

10/10/2016

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

The Henry County Fire Department is seeking Certified Firefighter/Paramedics for upcoming Fast Track Classes. Successful candidates will go through an abbreviated orientation to the Fire Department.

This position is responsible for administering appropriate emergency medical treatment to victims of accidents and other life-threatening situations, performing firefighting tasks, maintaining emergency medical equipment/vehicles, and assisting with emergency medical training.

 

Examples of Duties

Render emergency and lifesaving medical assistance to those in need; respond to fires, emergency medical, and other life-threatening situations; administer medication to victims on-site and in transit to medical facility if necessary and as approved by the medical director and/or doctor; transport injured or sick person to appropriate care facility; extricate victims of accidents when necessary; prepare and complete required reports and logs including patient care reports; respond to fire alarms and medical calls and performs duties of a firefighter and paramedic; supervise and direct emergency medical technicians at emergency sites; ensure the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular checks; ensure adequate inventory supply aboard emergency medical vehicles through regular checks; orders supplies and medication; maintains current state certification through continuing education; assist training personnel with emergency medical and firefighting training of firefighters and emergency medical technicians; perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Candidate must be a Georgia Certified Firefighter, NPQ Firefighter II, and a Georgia certified Paramedic with three years of continuous fire service experience immediately prior to application.  Must have current Georgia Class "B" or "F" driver's license. 

Knowledge, Skill, Abilities/ Supplemental Information

Knowledge of basic and advanced emergency medical and life-sustaining techniques including cardiac care, trauma and shock care, ventilation and other CPR techniques; knowledge of basic algebra, pharmacology and chemistry for the administration of drug modalities; knowledge of medical terminology; knowledge of state and Henry County fire fighting and life rescue procedures and practices; knowledge of the geography of Henry County and the road system; skill in driving, emergency and otherwise; skill in the administration of emergency medical techniques and in the use of specialized equipment associated with advanced life support; skill in extrication techniques and patient assessment; skill in dealing with emergency situations and victims of trauma;skill in performing general mechanical maintenance; skill and dexterity in operating emergency vehicles, specialized emergency medical equipment, fire equipment, and specialized life rescue equipment.

 

It is the policy of Henry County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics or disability.
 

Annual Leave

Annual Leave (vacation) is earned as follows:

  • 0 months – 5 years: 10 days per year
  • 6 years – 15 years: 15 days per year
  • 16 years – 20 years: 20 days per year
  • 21 years and over: 23 days per year

Sick Leave is earned at the rate of one day per month for a total of 12 days per year.

Employees receive nine paid holidays per year.

Insurance benefits are offered to employees working over 32 hours per week.

New employees are eligible for insurance coverage on the first day of the month following one full month of employment.

Provisions and rates are subject to change.

For more information concerning Henry County Benefits you can visit www.houze.org/henrycounty
 

Blue Cross Dental coverage is provided free to the employee. Employees can enroll spouse and children up to age 26 for $51.28 per month.

Henry County Dental Insurance

 

Health Insurance-Blue Cross Blue Shield and Kaiser

 

Henry County Health Insurance


Life Insurance- The county provides life insurance for each employee. The amount is equal to one year's salary.

 

Henry County Life Insurance



Long-Term Disability- The county provides long-term disability for each employee. The benefit starts after the employee is out of work for six months and continues until age 65.

Henry County Long-Term Disability



Retirement is managed by GEBCorp. Employees are required to contribute a percentage of annual salary for the Defined Benefit Program. Also available is an optional 457b Deferred Compensation Program.

 

Henry County Retirement


Supplemental Insurance


Supplemental Insurance may be purchased and payroll deducted. These include:

  • Additional Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Medical
  • Day Care

Henry County Supplemental Insurance





Henry County Vision

Vision

Henry County offers vision coverage through Blue View Vision Eye Med Network.

  • Single: $6.89 per month
  • Employee + Spouse: $12.06 per month
  • Employee + Children: $13.08 per month
  • Family: $19.85 per month

01
Are you a Georgia Certified Firefighter?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you certified as an NPQ Firefighter II?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you a Georgia Certified Paramedic?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have three years of continuous fire service experience immediately prior to submitting this application?
  • Yes
  • No
05
How many years of continuous fire service experience do you possess prior to submitting this application?
06
Do you possess a current Georgia Class (B) or (F) drivers license?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Henry County
Address
140 Henry Parkway

McDonough, Georgia, 30253
Phone
770-288-6000

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