FIREFIGHTER

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

This is fire suppression, investigative and preventive inspection, and emergency medical aid work.

Direct supervision of other full‑time employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. However, employees may be assigned to research a topic and conduct training sessions for career and reserve firefighters, direct reserves and other career members at the scene until relieved by an officer, and direct reserves and other career members on all ambulance calls. Reports to a Fire Captain or Fire Lieutenant who is the shift officer.

Close supervision is required initially; however, as training and experience is gained, the degree of supervision lessens with the employee assigned a task which is performed with considerable independence. Work performance is reviewed for the knowledge demonstrated during drills and training sessions, for the quality of emergency medical attention provided, and for the quality of daily activities performed.

Drives ambulance in all weather and traffic conditions in a safe manner and as quickly as possible; provides emergency medical treatment in the field and in transit to medical facilities within certification level; disentangles and extricates individuals at the scene of an accident using common and specialized hand and power tools; fills out and completes ambulance records;

Conducts daily and weekly vehicle and equipment maintenance repairs or reports needed repairs to an officer; completes and routes forms and reports.

Drives apparatus to scene of fire; controls and extinguishes fire and hazardous chemicals using water, chemicals, dry powders and gases; protects life and property by controlling hazardous situations, evacuating people, and moving property or protecting with covers; selects hose and nozzle to use and directs to extinguish fires; positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist people to exit structures;

creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using hand or power tools; fills out and processes fire reports.

Inspects businesses, single and multi‑family residences, and student housing for compliance with city ordinances; investigates fires to determine probable cause.

Prepares for, conducts, or participates in training sessions; maintains fire station equipment and grounds including routine housekeeping and maintenance duties such as painting, mopping, cleaning, and general repairs.

Makes presentations to the public on an assigned subject.

Attends work on a regular and dependable basis.

Interacts in a professional and respectful manner with city staff and the public.

OTHER

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs other tasks as assigned.

(Applicants should describe their previous experience and training for each of the following selection factors. These factors will be the basis for selecting the most qualified applicants to be interviewed. Candidates selected for employment must satisfactorily demonstrate possession of these factors during a prescribed probationary period, and afterwards, for continued employment.)

• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply a variety of fire suppression, prevention, inspection, and emergency medical materials and information.
• Ability to perform a variety of mechanical operations.
• Ability to reason and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations or situations involving personal danger.
• Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse working conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and apply a variety of firefighting duties and methods, as well as skill in the use of firefighting equipment within a reasonable work test period.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician certification (BLS) or an EMT Advanced certification (ILS) or a valid EMT Paramedic certification (ALS).
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving…