Montgomery City County Personnel

Fire Sergeant (#CI8011)


Pay Grade

PS2

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this job exists is to maintain and safely operate fire apparatus. This is skilled work in responding to fire alarms and fire emergencies and operating the fire apparatus at emergency scenes. Duties also include conducting and participating in continuing education and in-service on firefighting techniques, and lifesaving procedures, presenting training programs and drills for subordinates, companies or recruits, and performing or assigning public service activities, performing safety and operational inspections on vehicles and equipment, assigning the upkeep and maintenance of the apparatus, preparing reports and performing other related administrative tasks. A Fire Sergeant reports directly to a company officer who provides general supervision. At emergency incidents, the Sergeant is under the command of any officer of higher rank.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a valid AL Driver’s license and have (2) years’ experience (starting 6-1-21) as a Firefighter at Montgomery Fire/Rescue.  Must have Instructor I state certification; completed Apparatus Operator (Pumper and Aerial Ladder), NFA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400 and 700 classes; and Engine Company Fireground Operations and MFR Ladder Company Fireground Operations classes by the first day of the assessment. 

ADDITIONAL DIVISION REQUIREMENTS:

INSPECTIONS BUREAU:  Must have obtained Fire Inspector I certification from the Alabama Fire College.   

INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU:  Must have obtained Investigator I certification from the Alabama Fire College.  Must complete R0206 Origin/Cause Investigations within 12 months after assignment to the Investigations Bureau. 

NOTE:  For ALS Pumper and Medic Truck Sergeant vacancies requiring a Paramedics License, those applicants who possess an EMT III Paramedics State License will be given preference.


CLASS: CI8011; REV: 10/26/2022;