Full-Time Firefighter

Protects life and property by performing firefighting activities, emergency aid, hazardous materials response and fire prevention duties.  This position is also responsible for maintaining vehicles, equipment and the station, along with all response, planning and maintenance documentation.  Full-time firefighters are also required to be in charge of emergency response and daily operations including the documentation of all mandated records, when the Captain on their shift is not available.
 
 
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate, develop and/or present fire prevention and education programs, participate in community relations and conduct pre-plan and fire code inspections.
• Perform firefighting activities including fire suppression, ventilation, ladder operations, search and rescue, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose lines and other fire extinguishment tasks.
• Drive and operate emergency apparatus.
• Coordinate, develop, and/or participate in fire drills, attend classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
• Operate radio and other communication equipment.
• Performs emergency medical activities including patient assessment and care and provide other rescue and medical assistance as required.
• Search for and/or rescue victims at emergency scenes under adverse or hazardous conditions.
• Perform salvage operations such as placing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.
• Complete all department reports and other required documents.
• Investigate fires, gather evidence and preserve the affected area, determine fire cause and point of origin and document all activities.
• Inspect and maintain all apparatus, equipment and facilities, including trucks, SCBA and all emergency operational equipment.
• Be available for callback duty and standby situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
   
   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current firefighter, volunteer or paid on-call firefighter and have met all response requirements set forth by the Faribault Fire Department.

Licenses or Certifications: 

• Must have a current Minnesota Firefighter License or obtain by time specified by the Director of Fire and Code Services.
• Must be a current Certified Firefighter I  and II by the Minnesota Fire Services Certification Board at the time of application.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license.
• Must possess an Emergency Medical Technician License - Basic (EMT-B).

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to meet departmental physical standards.

 SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Director of Fire and Code Services and the direct supervision of their Shift Captain or the Officer-in-Charge of an emergency response situation.
 
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May be in charge of an emergency response operation due to the absence of the Shift Captain and/or the Director of Fire and Code Services, including other full-time firefighters and all paid on-call firefighters.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Emergency medical/rescue response unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses and other standard firefighting equipment including, ladders, first aid equipment, radios, pagers and telephones.
 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Note:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock or vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting, rescue or medical activities when noise levels may be loud.
 
 
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
The City of Faribault conducts a thorough pre-employment process for incumbents joining the organization.  This process may include professional reference checks, employment verification, assessment testing, criminal history check, and driver's check (must have valid Driver's License and excellent driving record).  All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of all pre-employment results before their first day of employment.
 
 
OTHER
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
 
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.