TOWN OF ATOKA 334 Atoka-Munford Avenue Atoka, Tennessee 38004 Phone: (901) 837-5300 www.townofatoka.com Job Title: Firefighter / EMT Department: Fire Reports To: Fire Lieutenant Status: Full-time, permanent Salary Rate: $38,854.40 - $40,020.03 / estimated annual Hours Per Shift: 24 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Revision Date: 03/2015 JOB SUMMARY: The employee is responsible for performing entry level firefighting and basic level emergency medical assistance working in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires, and in responding to medical emergencies that are designed to help the Town s fire Department respond effectively to fires, medical emergencies, natural disasters, man-made emergency situations, inspections and Public Education. This position is under the supervision of the Lieutenant. MAJOR DUTIES: o Respond to request for emergency medical assistance in a rescue/pumper or other emergency vehicle. o Performs or assists with public fire prevention education classes either at schools, day cares or in-house; o Provide on-site care to victims of accidents, heart attacks, strokes and other traumatic cases; o Respond to alarms of fire or other non-medical emergencies; o Remove person(s) from danger by extricating victims from vehicle accidents and prepare for transport to a hospital; o Provide direct hands-on support to paramedics; o Participate in fire drills and attend classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, fire containment methods and techniques, handling emergencies, fire inspection methods and standards and related subjects; o Communicates in person, via telephone, and or via two-way radio providing information and assistance or responding to requests for assistance; o Responds to fire alarms, connects hose, holds nozzle and directs water streams; o Forces entry of premises for firefighting, rescue and salvage operations, uses chemical fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment; o Removes persons from danger, administers first-aid to injured persons; o Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings;
o Performs salvage operations such as throwing covers, sweeping water and removing debris; o Performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may involve extreme exertion under such handicaps as smoke and cramped surroundings; o Performs extremely strenuous and physical labor for extended periods under some unfavorable climatic conditions, frequently lifting objects weighing 50 to 100 pounds; o Performs duties requiring bending, crouching, stooping, crawling, and climbing in buildings and close quarters that may be filled with smoke; o Participates in annual hose test, which involves unloading and reloading fire hose back on truck; o Participates in flow testing fire hydrants, which involves taking caps off hydrant and opening up hydrant and checking water flow; o Performs general maintenance work in the up-keep of fire department property: cleans and washes walls and floors, makes minor repairs, washes and dries hoses, mows yard, washes windows, paints, and otherwise maintains quarters; o Maintains all certifications and licensures required for job duties; o Perform such other duties as may from time to time be designated or required by the Chief of Department. o Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION o Knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment used in fire suppression. o Knowledge of best practices in fire prevention including existing Federal, State and Town fire codes, laws, ordinances, and accepted standards as applied to fire fighting and prevention. o Knowledge of basic life support. o Knowledge of assigned territory and current buildings, hydrants, known hazardous conditions and any other community information that may be vital in fulfilling duties of the position. o Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Town employees, subordinates, representatives of cooperating agencies and the citizenry. o Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments. o Ability to operate heavy power tools including extrication equipment. o Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull heavy objects and materials; to wear heavy protective clothing for extended periods of time; to climb ladders and perform firefighting and rescue
operations from various heights including roofs; to perceive and distinguish colors or shades of colors, sounds, odors, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals; to physically and mentally climb to different heights and function in close quarters. o Ability to receive directions and effectively and efficiently complete those directions. o Ability to recognize and mediate unsafe conditions or situations. o Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and to calculate decimals and percentages. o Skill in using a computer and standard office equipment. o Skill in the training, supervision, and evaluation of personnel. o Skill in interpersonal relations. o Skill in oral and written communication. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Fire Lieutenant assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department operations. GUIDELINES: Guidelines include the Atoka Municipal Code of Ordinances, Town and department policies, procedures and guidelines, state and national standards, international fire codes, and federal and state laws and regulations. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops division guidelines. COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied managerial and technical duties. The variety of emergency and life-threatening situations encountered contribute to the complexity of the work. SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to work the shift operations of the Fire Department. Successful performance helps ensure the increased safety of life and property in the Town of Atoka. PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with departmental co-workers, other Town staff, emergency services providers, elected officials, news media representatives, and the general public. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, motivate or influence persons, protect the public and negotiate or settle matters. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment which may include a motor vehicle, computer, generator, fire pump, fire hydrant, charged hoseline, axe, pikepole, shovel, hydraulic tools, power tools, hand tools, and possibly medical equipment, etc. Must be physically able to wear complete set of protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Fire Fighter works a twenty-four (24) hour shift at the assigned fire station. The work is typically performed in an office, outdoors and/or in emergency vehicles, such as trucks, pumpers, or other apparatus at the scene of fires and/or on other emergency calls. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious
diseases, irritating chemicals, inclement weather conditions, fire, heat, and toxic gases. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, including pitched roofs, required to climb ladders or balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, operate objects, tools or controls and reach with arms and legs and is sometimes exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The work may require the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves and other firefighting gear. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: o Must be a United States citizen, twenty-one (21) years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent. College education and/or degree preferred. Must be record free of any misdemeanor / felony conviction involving moral turpitude. o State Commissioned Firefighter I required, Firefighter II preferred or required within two (2) years as a condition of continued employment. For candidates currently employed in a non- Commissioned Fire Department, Fire Basic 64 class and 12 Hour Live Fire certification required, State Commissioned Firefighter I required within one (1) year of employment and Firefighter II required within three (3) years of employment as conditions of continued employment. o Completion of FEMA ICS courses 100, 200, 700 and 800 required. State Certified Hazardous Materials Awareness required, Hazardous Materials Operations preferred or required within two (2) years of employment. o Emergency Medical Technician license required, EMT-A preferred or required within one (1) year of employment. Must maintain EMT licensure as a condition of continued employment. o Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Tennessee for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Residency allowing for a one (1) hour response is required within agreed upon time from hiring. o Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the certification standards as established by the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office.
AtokA FIRE DEPARTMENT The Atoka Fire Department will begin the screening and hiring process for the position of Fire Fighter. In this packet you will find the details concerning the hiring process and what to expect during each step. All candidates will be notified either in writing or by phone on their status moving forward. Please do not contact Town Hall or the Fire Department concerning your application status. If you do have a question concerning any part of the testing process, please contact by email either Lt. Bill Clark (bclark@townatoka.com) or Lt. Bill Scott (bscott@townofatoka.com). The list of potential candidates for possible employment with the Atoka Fire Department will be determined using the results from three categories. The three categories are (1) Application with certifications, (2) Physical Agility Test, and (3) Oral Interview. In this packet you will find the details of the different stations that will be used for the physical agility testing process. The first category is the application process. The applicant will be scored on qualifications for the job using the job description. Additional points will be given for higher certifications that are desired above the minimum standards. Please submit with your application/resume the following: Copy of valid Driver License Copy of valid State of TN EMT License along with current CPR card and any additional medical certifications (PALS, ACLS, etc.) Copies of all State or Commission certifications (Basic 64, Live Fire 12 or 22, FF1, FF2, HazMat (Awareness, Operations, and Technician), FAO, Fire Instructor, etc.) Do NOT include class certificates. Copies of FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 After the application process has been completed, the top 30 candidates will be invited to the next category consisting of the physical agility testing. The test date for the physical agility test is Friday, May 1, 2015, starting at 9am. If the test date must be moved due to weather, the make-up date will be Monday, May 4, 2015, starting at 9am. Candidates will be notified by phone of the location of the test. The third category is the oral interview. Interviews will be conducted Wednesday May 6 th through Friday May 8 th 2015.The top percentile in points will be invited for an interview. The candidate will sit before an interview panel consisting of Atoka Fire Department Officers. There will be a final, more personal interview with the Chief of the department once the Officers have made recommendations to the Chief. 681 Walker Parkway Atoka, TN 38004 (901)837-5322 Fax (901)-837-0028
PHYSCIAL AGILITY TEST GUIDELINES The Atoka Fire Department Agility Test will consist of five events designed to test your ability to perform tasks related to those that may be performed in the fire service. The five events will run consecutively with one total time for completion of the events. The first event will consist of the 35 Ladder climb and will be the only event not timed but must be successfully completed within a time to be determined. As soon as the climb is completed the timing for the remainder of the events will begin when the applicant touches the ground. Timing for the remainder of the events will be done using a stopwatch and timed to the nearest hundredths with time being rounded to the nearest complete second. Hundredths equal to or less than.49 will be rounded down. Hundredths equal to or greater than.50 will be rounded up. Applicant must complete the entire agility test in a recommended time of eight (8) minutes including any penalties for improperly performing any part of the test. Failure to complete the process in the allotted time will not eliminate the individual from continuing in the preemployment process but will be strongly considered in the ranking process of potential candidates for employment. Applicant must complete the entire process without skipping any part of the test. Skipping any part of the test will disqualify you from the process. Each event will be explained in this packet and the day of the agility test. In the event of inclement weather, the decision to continue or delay the start time will be determined that day with the safety of the applicants being the primary factor. Applicants should wear comfortable, athletic type clothing to participate. Applicants will not be allowed to participate in clothing or other apparel that may present a safety hazard to the applicant or that is deemed inappropriate due to design or offensive language. Applicant may bring and use their own gloves but gloves are not a requirement. Applicants will sign a hold harmless agreement from the Town of Atoka. Cost of treatment of injuries incurred during the physical agility test shall be the responsibility of the applicant s personal medical insurance and not the responsibility of the Town of Atoka or its representatives as indicated on the Hold Harmless Agreement. Applicants affirm that they have no physical or mental restrictions that would prevent them from participating in the agility test process and understand that these are strenuous activities that require a moderate amount of physical fitness to complete. It is recommended that you consult with your physician if you have any questions or concerns about your ability to participate in this process. If you injure yourself, you must notify the station officer immediately upon completion of the events or if the injury prevents you from completing the entire process. Failure to complete any event will result in an incomplete designation for the agility test and will result in the applicant not being considered for this application process. If any portion of an event is not properly performed, a ten second penalty will be added to the total time of the applicant for each improperly performed item. Items that can be penalized will be described during the briefing prior to the test. Page 2
The order of the events will be announced and described to the group of applicants before beginning and will not necessarily be run in the order listed below. (1) 35 Ladder Climb The applicant will climb a ground ladder that has been properly aligned. The applicant will climb up the ladder to the marked point and perform a leg lock. The applicant will be required to touch each rung of the ladder skipping a rung will result in a penalty. The applicant will then descend the ladder and as soon as the applicant touches the ground, timing will begin for the remainder of the events. THIS IS NOT A TIMED STATION. The object is to climb and descend the ladder proficiently and safely. (2) 2 ½ Hose Drag This test will consist of 100 of 2½ hose with a playpipe connected on the end. The playpipe will be in the closed position, and the hose will be connected to a hydrant or pumper and charged with water. The applicant will drag the hose from a starting mark to a finish line approximately 40 feet from the start line. (3) Hose Pull Two sections of 2 ½ hose will be bound together, with a utility rope attached and ninety (90) pounds of weight attached on top. Applicant will pull the sections on a flat surface within the apparatus bay a total of fifty feet. This will test the arm strength of the applicant which would be used during an activity such as pulling ceilings with a pike pole or raising an extension ladder. Applicant may not back up but must pull the rope and hose toward them in a hand over hand motion until the hose is across the finish line. The rope may not be yanked as to cause it to skid toward the finish line. (4) Keiser Sled (Simulated Chopping for Ventilation) Applicant will pick up a sledge hammer located near the sled, drive a beam to a designated stopping point and then place the hammer in a designated area before proceeding to the next event. Failure to place the hammer in its designated location or throwing the hammer down will result in a penalty. (5) Dummy Drag The applicant will lift a 165 pound rescue manikin under the arms and drag it fifty feet. The feet of the manikin must completely cross the finish line before continuing to the next event. Proper lifting technique must be used. Bend and lift with the legs when lifting and lowering the manikin. Applicant may set the manikin down and reposition their grip if necessary. Dropping the manikin will result in a five second penalty each time the manikin is dropped. Page 3