The Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services is now accepting applications for the position of FIREFIGHTER.  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, but no older than 34 years of age.  Applications may be printed from our website www.pineblufffire.com or picked up at Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services Administration Office, 200 E. 8th Ave., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM.  All applications must be turned in to the administration office in person.  If you have any other questions call 870-730-2048.

PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER

This position is responsible for performing fire operations, EMS and prevention duties. Work involves activities including fire suppression, rescue, EMS, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, inspection activities, community education, training, Engine company and/or ladder truck duties and hazardous materials response. (Fire fighters may be trained in areas of pump and ladder truck operations to make them competent to operate as a Driver.) The incumbent may work individually or as a fire suppression team member and works under the regular supervision of a Company Officer and/or Chief Officer.

PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT

• ..Must be a United States citizen
• ...Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalence certificate
• ..Must be no less than 18 years of age and has not yet arrived at the age of 35 years. (Exceptions are any person who has at least 2 years of experience as a paid firefighter and whose years experience as when subtracted from the person’s age leaves a remainder of not more than 31 years.)
• ..Must have no felony convictions
• ..Must possess or be able to obtain by the time of hire a valid Arkansas driver’s license, without record of current suspension or revocation in any state
• ..Must submit to and pass a written and oral civil service examination
• ..Must submit to and pass a physical agility examination
• ..Must submit to and pass a medical examination (after job is offered)
• ..Must submit to and pass a drug screen for illegal drugs (after job is offered)
• ..Must be able to read and write the English language...

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responds to fire and emergency calls as a member of an engine company, truck company or specialty unit...
• Performs a variety of technical and manual labor duties required to locate, control and extinguish fires, including, but not limited to: connecting hoses and fire hydrants; connecting hoses and nozzles; laying supply and attack lines; using visual, sensory, technical and judgmental criteria to locate fire sources; using fire streams (including portable fire extinguishers); carrying, positioning, raising and climbing portable and aerial ladders; using a variety of hand held and powered equipment necessary to locate, control and extinguish fires...
• Performs a variety of technical and manual labor tasks to ventilate structures involved in fire, smoke and odor calls including placing of fans and/or hose streams; mechanically opening of roofs, floors, walls, doors, windows and vents...
• Performs forcible entry operations to gain access into structures using a variety of tools. Performs salvage operations to prevent undue damage to property not involved in fire and/or emergency situations including the placement of salvage covers; removing of property, removing water, smoke and heat from structures, etc.
• Perform tasks to extricate individuals safely from wrecked vehicles, structures, earth cave-ins, etc. using a variety of tools, equipment and knowledge...
• Performs search and rescue operations to locate and remove individuals and victims from fire and emergency situations. Performs water rescue functions using specialized equipment such as ropes, harnesses, boats and exposure suits...
• Performs emergency medical procedures as a First Responder, and/or CPR to fire and/or other emergency victims...
• Maintains, cleans, services, inspects, and loads fire fighting and/or emergency equipment, tools, etc. on company apparatus...
• Assist the Fire Prevention Department as necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the Fire Department...
• Participates in training classes and drills to maintain and enhance fire fighting and emergency techniques and responses; may participate in and/or instruct in-station training activities...
• Performs at the hazardous materials awareness (or higher) level...If qualified, may serve as a driver of an engine after being certified.

 Call 870-730-2048 for more information.