Firefighter

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Drives emergency vehicles to emergency scenes;

Responds to alarms and performs entry, search, rescue, attack, extrication, and ventilation tasks at fires and other emergencies;

Operates emergency apparatus and equipment at emergency scenes;

Performs fire scene size-up and attack;

Performs functions as an emergency medical technician or paramedic;

Evaluates conditions of patients by questions, observations, or hands-on assessment to determine the type of help needed and the appropriate rescue technique;

Carries patients on stretchers, backboards, or wheelchairs, with assistance of others, up or down stairs, around turns, and through openings;

Transports victims and equipment in emergency situations;

Performs cleanup and overhaul work at the fire scene;

Maintains fire apparatus, fire equipment, fire station grounds, and emergency medical equipment;

Inspects residential, commercial and industrial buildings, grounds, andfire hydrants to discover and eliminate potential fire hazards;

Participates in continuing training and instruction programs;

Conducts public education and fire prevention programs;

May be required to obtain specialized training and certifications;

May respond to major alarms while off-duty as directed.

The Division of Fire must maintain a required number of Firefighters who possess an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certificate.  Firefighters may be required to obtain and retain this certificate after becoming a Journeyman Firefighter.

Considerable knowledge of firefighting tactics and building construction; general knowledge of basic mechanical equipment and its operation; general knowledge of common hand tools and their uses; some knowledge of personal computers and tablets; ability to communicate orally; ability to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques; ability to learn principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression; ability to learn emergency medical treatment procedures; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and public; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to remain calm and exercise good judgment in emergency situations for extended periods of time; ability to work in environments containing immediate dangers to life or health (IDLH) requiring self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); ability to work at heights in excess of twelve (12) feet; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to work in inclement weather; ability to meet current physical standards; ability to work 24-hour shifts; ability to interact effectively with persons of a different race, background, or gender.