Firefighter
Department:
Fire
Starting Salary:
$11/ hour (annual salary $41,370)
Position Summary:
Position Summary: Will perform firefighting and rescue duties as stated. Essential Duties, including but not limited to: • tShall perform firefighting, fire prevention and operation duties and does related work as required by the fire chief and/or his/her direct supervisor. • tWill respond to fire alarms, in full firefighting gear, lays out and connects hoses, nozzles and directs water streams. • tRaises and climbs ladders, uses chemical extinguisher, bars, hooks and lines and other equipment. • tRemoves persons from danger, administer first-aid and performs salvage operations such as salvage throws, sweeping waters and removing debris. • tCheck and inspect apparatus and all tools and equipment on apparatus daily. • tParticipates in fire drills and all classes and training on related subjects. • tPerforms general maintenance and upkeep of fire department property and equipment. • tConducts station maintenance such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, emptying trash etc. • tMust work in a safe manner, follow county wide safety policy and practices. • tThe Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. • tAcquires and retains a thorough knowledge of the county, including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and related items. • tShall do anything else that is deemed necessary by their officer. • tShall get Kentucky Fire Commission 400hour certification within 1 year of hire date and maintain 100 hours of fire training a year thereafter.
Lieutenant (Fire Department)
Department:
Fire
Starting Salary:
$48,110 (annually based on experience)
Position Summary:
The Lieutenant is a shift supervisory position that requires significant experience, familiarization and understanding of fire department operations. Directs emergency scene operations, supervises, and performs specialized functions in support of the fire department in the absence of a higher rank officer. Provides supervisory management and leadership at the shift level to firefighters. Is in charge of engine company in station of which Battalion Chief is assigned to.
911 Telecommunicator
Department:
911
Starting Salary:
$19/hour
Position Summary:
Employees in this class are responsible for receiving messages and/or calls for service via telephone, radio, teletype, fax machine or in person, for police fire, ambulance, and other emergency services. The work is performed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Supervision is received from the Communications Supervisor.