This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for supervising the operations of an assigned shift of station personnel. They also serve as a working member during all emergency responses.

Major duties include but are not limited to:
1.    Responds to calls involving emergency medical, fire, and hazmat incidents, and may have command and control responsibilities until relieved by a superior officer; responds to non-emergency service calls to assist the public; takes appropriate actions to minimize the loss of life and property.
2.    Directs the activities of assigned personnel; assigns daily duties and deployments; conducts employee evaluations; plans and participates in training activities.
3.    Supervises, reviews, corrects, and approves reports.
4.    Enforces policies and procedures.
5.    Directs and conducts daily apparatus and equipment inspections; reports the repair needs of faulty equipment, fire station and fire apparatus.
6.    Investigates work-related injuries and accidents. 
7.    Responds to and supervises response to emergency fire, medical, rescue, critical care patient transports, or other calls; responds to and supervises all high-impact calls.
8.    Determines appropriate strategies for emergency incident response; determines the need for additional personnel or equipment.
9.    Directs and participates in the operation of equipment at emergency scenes.
10.    Provides patient care on emergency medical and rescue calls.
11.    Participates in public Fire and EMS education programs; includes assisting with station tours, CPR training of the public, standing by at public relations events.
12.    Performs fire hydrant service by measuring water flow and pressures, cutting grass, cleaning, and painting.
13.    Conducts hose tests.
14.    Manages files and records. 
15.    Conducts pre-planning surveys of businesses to identify physical layout, hazards, and contact information prior to a fire incident.
16.    Maintains station facilities and grounds by performing light and heavy general cleaning and maintenance.
17.    Serves as the Paramedic on medical transport calls in the absence of the normally assigned Paramedic.
18.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education or GED.
•    Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, and a minimum of five years of experience with a recognized career fire department. Two years experience with Fayette County Fire & EMS or an equivalent two years with a fire service organization which is a Fire/EMS-ALS transport service.  Years of experience can run concurrently.
•    Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.        
•    Meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association as a Firefighter 2, Pumper Operator, Aerial Operator, Fire Officer 1, Fire Instructor I, NIMS 300 and meet the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
•    Possession of State of Ga. Paramedic license and possesses and maintains National Registry certification as a Paramedic. (If the employee is in the EMT-Firefighter classification they must be actively functioning as a Paramedic with Fayette Co. to be eligible for promotion.)