Non-Certified Firefighter-Emt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Protects life and property by performing firefighting, rescue, emergency medical care, hazardous materials mitigation, fire prevention and public education duties. Maintains fire and EMS equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

• Regular attendance of the City of Hobbs Fire Academy to learn and perform general firefighter duties required of this position.
• Cadets perform emergency aid activities and provide other assistance as required.
• Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
• Operates radio and other communication equipment.
• Upon successful completion of the fire academy and state certifications, or completion of EMS class and NREMT certifications, cadets will be reclassified into the Certified Firefighter position.
• Maintains fire and EMS equipment, apparatus and facilities.
• Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
• Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants and other structures in fire prevention programs.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment.
• Cleans and washes walls and floors.
• Cares for grounds around station;
  Makes minor repairs;
  Washes, hangs and dries hose.
• Washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
• Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
• Initiates and completes written documents related to emergency treatment and work incidents.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.
• 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.

• Assists in administrative activities as assigned.
• Serves as a member of various employee committees.

• Follow and comply with all instructions given by supervisory staff and chain of command.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and display appropriate conduct.
• Create positive relationships with the public, co-workers and supervisors and treat all persons with appropriate respect.
• Comply with work schedule and fulfill job responsibility commitments.
• Complete job assignments in a conscientious and thorough manner.
• Adhere to Laws, Department and Division policies and procedures and support organization objectives.
• Listen with comprehension and communicate accurately, clearly, and concisely to facilitate an efficient operation.
• Comply with safety rules and appropriately maintain and use equipment and material.
• Maintain confidentiality of matters relating to the City at all times.
• Demonstrate self-initiative in performing routine tasks as in accordance with standard operating procedures and standard operating guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and chain of command.

This position is subject to the City of Hobbs' Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes one or more of the following: pre-employment testing, post accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

• Reached the age of majority (18 years of age).
• Must hold a High School diploma or GED at date of hire.
• Must be of good moral character;
  Prefer Honorable Discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States (if applicable).
• Have not been convicted of or pled guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or, within the three-year period immediately preceding their application, to any violation of any federal or state law or local ordinance relating to aggravated assault, theft, driving while intoxicated, controlled substances or other crime involving moral turpitude and have not been released or discharged under dishonorable conditions from any of the armed forces of the United States.
• After examination by a certified psychologist, found to be free of any emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect performance as a Firefighter and/or EMT or be prohibited from successfully completing prescribed basic training.

• Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression, rescue, and other emergency equipment.
• Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques.
• Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under condition of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.
• Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to meet the special requirements listed below.