Opening Date:  11/3/23
DEPARTMENT: Concord Fire Department
WORK SHIFT/SCHEDULE: 24 hour shifts, 42 hours paid weekly.  Program eligible for On the Job Training Benefits under the GI Bill.

TO FILL IMMEDIATE VACANCY

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants must complete and submit an online application and resume through the City of Concord Human Resources job application website which can be accessed athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concordnh

Applications will be reviewed daily.

Additional Instructions:
Applicants must meet the hiring standards as defined in NH Fire Standards and Training Commission Administrative Rules: Chapter Fire 700. Following review of application upon receipt additional testing will be conducted to include a swim test for the top candidates. The swim test date will be determined dependent on the number of applications received. Applicants will be required to complete an oral board and thorough background check to include criminal record check, driver’s record check, references check, medical exam. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1. The City of Concord is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V JOB

Performs responsible work related to fire suppression, fire prevention education, rescue, hazardous material, and basic and advanced emergency medical services.

Examples of DutiesPerforms work related to fire suppression, fire prevention education, rescue, Hazardous Material, basic and advanced emergency medical services.

Conducts searches of fire building interiors for rescue of trapped persons; performs ventilation, overhaul, and advancement of hose lines to apply water to fire.

Evacuates people from hazardous areas such as burning buildings, hazardous atmospheres, damaged motor vehicles, and areas pending weather damage.

Drives, positions, and operates firefighting and rescue vehicles and watercraft independently and under direction.

Conducts basic phases of rescues from heights, building collapse, confined space entry, swift water, trenches/cave-in, ice/cold water, and extrication of injured persons from machinery, motor vehicles, and heavy equipment.

Performs basic and advanced emergency medical care for both the sick and injured; records personal and medical information of patients.

Completes digital media and medical-legal documentation of every patient care contact under the auspices of a state law requiring completion within twenty-four hours of event.