Overview
The Part-time Firefighter is responsible to assist with or perform activities of the Fire District under the
supervision of a Full-time Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, and Fire Chief here-in referred
to as the Chain of Command.
Wage
Starting at $18.00/hour for Fire Fighter / EMT Basic and $19.00/hour for Fight Fighter Paramedic with yearly step increases after performance evaluations and any negotiated contractual agreements via the collective bargaining contract.
Responsibilities & Essential Duties
- Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, Township, Village, and District
laws and resolutions - Follow District rules and regulations pertaining to station functions, and duties; report
malfunctions of equipment or non-conformance of rules and regulations following the Chain of
Command - Assumes all duties and responsibilities for the safety and welfare of personnel in-house and on the scene or until formally relieved by a higher ranking member.
- In the absence of a more senior member conduct periodic inspections on the condition and
maintenance of quarters, uniforms, and equipment of the Fire District; schedule daily work
details for maintenance and cleaning of quarters and equipment. - Supervise subordinates
- In the absence of a more senior member conducts morning briefing of on-coming shift
personnel. - In the absence of a more senior member, provide an appropriate briefing of higher ranking officers
in reference to out-of-service equipment, injuries, etc via Chain of Command - Participates in the daily District in-service training activities
- Maintain adequate records for responsibilities and assignments
- Participate in all firefighting and EMS functions as required or mandated and function at your level of certification for which you are compensated for
- Responsible to maintain and provide copies of minimal certifications such as EMT, CPR, ACLS (as
required) and any other Fire District mandated certifications - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Very basic knowledge of Ohio’s Fire Code, property maintenance and building codes
- Very basic knowledge of fire inspection and arson investigation procedures
- Knowledge of incident command training, modern fire suppression and prevention training, and
principles, procedures, techniques and equipment of Emergency Medical Services and protocols - Knowledgeable of applicable laws, resolutions, and Fire District Standard Operating Guidelines,
Policies and Procedures - Required to take and pass an annual District physical
- Submit to and pass drug and alcohol screening/testing when required
- Complete and pass the Probationary Firefighter Testing process
- Ability to follow verbal and written orders and directives
- Shall have the ability to be at work and ready to work “on-time.”
- Shall have the ability to learn basic report writing skills
- Ability to be covered by the driving insurance provided to the District
- Successfully complete all District required training per SOP’s and SOG’s
- Ability to demonstrate all required Firefighting and EMS competencies
- Knowledge and understanding of: Madison Fire District Mission Statement, Core Values, and the
“Madison Fire District Way”
Required Education, Certifications & Experience
- Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License
- Shall have a minimum certification EMT-B at hire
- Shall obtain and maintain an EMT-P certification within one (1) year of employment with Madison Fire District AND prior to completion of the probationary period whichever comes first.
- Shall have and maintain certification as a Firefighter Level II
- Exempt: Current Part-time Firefighters at time of Job Description approval
- Shall have and maintain certification as a Hazmat Operations
- Shall have and maintain NIMS minimum requirements for the position
