Uncertified Firefighter

JOB SUMMARY

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JOB SUMMARY
This position engages in training programs designed to allow the employee to perform fire prevention, suppression, emergency medical service, and rescue activities as a Firefighter – EMT (Advanced).

• Performs within the limits of the employee’s certification and licensure as either a firefighter or Emergency Medical Technician, until he/she satisfies all requirements for recognition as a Firefighter – EMT (FD/11) or Firefighter – Paramedic (FD/10) with the City of Peachtree City.
• Responds to fire alarms and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to most efficiently control the emergency at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires.
• Responds to medical emergencies and uses EMS skills to evaluate, treat, stabilize and transport patients to the appropriate medical facility as allowed by Georgia’s scope of practice and department protocols.
• Responds to natural and man-made disasters; participates in emergency response activities.
• Completes required reports detailing fire and medical incident responses.
• Drives and operates firefighting and EMS vehicles, apparatus and equipment as assigned.
• Completes required training and maintains required certifications.
• Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies aboard emergency vehicles; conducts regular inspections.
• Provides fire prevention information to the public; assists in teaching fire safety and CPR classes; provides tours of the fire station.
• Performs housekeeping, groundskeeping, and building maintenance duties.
• Performs inspections and pre-incident planning for City businesses.
• Completes fire hydrant and hose inspections and testing.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledgeable, within the limits of the employee’s certification and licensure, as either a firefighter or Emergency Medical Technician, until he/she satisfies all requirements for recognition as a Firefighter – EMT (FD/11) or Firefighter – Paramedic (FD/10) with the City of Peachtree City. Knowledge and skill may include:
• Knowledge of the operation of all apparatus and equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and in rescue/EMS work.
• Knowledge of emergency medical principles and applications.
• Knowledge of firefighting standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures of the fire department.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of hydrant locations, water systems, and water mains.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire codes.
• Knowledge of universal precautions relating to infection control.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of algebra, pharmacology, and chemistry.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials.
• Skill in the operation of all firefighting, rescue and EMS equipment, including motor vehicles.
• Skill in extrication techniques.
• Skill in patient assessment.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in the use of radios and communication equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The Fire Lieutenant assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. While engaged in formal training programs, works under the general supervision of the program instructor or clinical preceptor.

Guidelines include department standard operating procedures, City ordinances and policies, fire rescue and EMS protocols, NFPA standards, the Life Safety Code, and the International Fire Code. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

• The work consists of gaining cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to engage in fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical service duties.
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