Firefighter

Position: Firefighter I
After the initial training period, schedule is 48 hours on/96 hours off.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to respond to fire alarm and other emergency calls to protect life and property; to render first aid and lifesaving techniques; and to participate in fire prevention programs and inspections, station and apparatus maintenance, and training activities

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Respond to alarms and assist in the suppression of structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, and vehicle fires.

* Perform fire control activities and utilize strategies in the areas of victim rescue, entry, exposure tactics, ventilation, fire containment and extinguishment, and salvage work; lay and connect hose; and various fire apparatus, equipment, tools, and devices; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders; ventilate burning structures; make forcible entries and evacuate occupants.

* Operate a variety of apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, and vehicles including lifting, hoisting, spreading, and pulling equipment, foam and additive proportions, fuel and oil pumps, building heating and cooling systems, cutting, boring and sawing tools, lighting, lifting and air moving equipment, appliances, elevators, fire protection and escape systems, radio equipment and meters, all types of portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, emergency medical equipment and other rescue equipment.

* Conduct fire prevention inspections of dwellings, public assemblies, and commercial, industrial, and governmental buildings, and other public establishments to ensure compliance with codes and regulations pertaining to fire safety; identify common, special, structural, and panic hazards and recommend pre-fire planning; issue orders to comply with codes; inspect and test fire protection systems; examine the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids and other hazardous materials;

make recommendations regarding correction of hazards.

* Conduct daily inspections of condition and readiness of equipment; clean, wash, and service equipment; inspect, test, and maintain equipment and pump motors including nozzles, appliances, fittings, hydrants, fire extinguishers, hand and power tools, ropes, emergency lighting equipment, generators, rescue and first aid and related equipment; flow-test hydrants.

* Operate fire trucks, rescue units, and other apparatus and equipment.

* Respond to miscellaneous emergencies including rescues, hazardous materials, flooding, and natural disasters; respond to non-emergency situations including false fire alarms, elderly assists, vehicle and residential lockouts, and other non-emergency situations.

* Respond to emergency medical incidents; analyze patient needs and administer first aid until relived by proper medical personnel; apply techniques for the control of bleeding; utilize immobilization techniques to stabilize patient.

* Drive and operate equipment under limited conditions.

* Perform cleaning, salvage, and overhaul work following fire; prepare apparatus and equipment for further alarms.

* Participate in periodic testing of pumps, ladders, and other apparatus and equipment.

* Participate in fire drills; attend continuing and advanced training sessions which include firefighting techniques, emergency medical care, and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.

* Assist in the investigation of fires; collect and preserve evidence; secure fire scene and control traffic.

* Assist in the maintenance of the fire station and grounds; maintain inventories of apparatus, equipment, and supplies; recommend purchase of firefighting equipment, physical fitness apparatus, and station appliances.

* Perform a variety of administrative duties including maintaining proper records and documentation on all job-related activities, functions, apparatus, and equipment, preparing reports, forms, recommendations, and other required administrative procedures.

* Respond to complaints and requests for information from the public; engage in public information activities.

* Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

One year of experience working with the public.

Certifications/Licenses:

* Valid Utah Driver's License

* Valid Emergency Medical Technician Basic certification.

* Possession of, or ability to obtain Hazardous Material Awareness and Operations, and Utah State Firefighter I and II certification within one year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

* Principles, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting.

* Purposes, uses, and operating characteristics of a variety of apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, and vehicles used in firefighting, rescue, and medical assistance operations.

* Fire hazards and related prevention and abatement methods.

* Procedures, methods, and techniques of emergency medical services…