Volunteer Firefighter

Overview

Selection for this position is done via an existing eligibility list. Response to this posting will place you in consideration for inclusion on the eligibility list. Phone Inquiries may be directed to Fire Chief Mark Wilfuer .

• Responds to alarms of fire or other emergencies in accordance with department procedures. Firefighter operates auxiliary equipment, lays and connects hose, holds nozzles, and directs fog, chemical, and water streams. Raises and climbs ladders, uses chemical extinguishers and operates variety of other portable and related equipment such as chainsaws and small engines.
• Participates in training sessions and attends classes in firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue, emergency medical treatment, and related subjects.
• Responds to calls for emergency services, prepared to perform life saving techniques and other on-site care of victims if required.
• Responds to emergency calls for drowning, various rescue situations, accidents and natural or other catastrophes.
• Performs a wide variety of general custodial and maintenance work in the upkeep of department apparatus, equipment, and station. Cleans and washes walls and floors. Washes, hangs, and dries hose. Washes, cleans, and polishes apparatus. This listing of “Examples of Work Performed” is intended to describe the principal functions of the Volunteer Firefighter. The listing of examples, however, shall not be construed as a complete listing of miscellaneous, incidental or substantively similar duties which may be assigned during the normal operation of the Fire Department
• Obey and comply with City Ordinances and policies.

• Once Firefighter 1 certified, firefighters will be able to enter burning structures wearing self-contained breathing apparatus under the direction of Command Staff.
• Firefighters will also have the ability to identify hazardous materials by placard and identification number and take appropriate safety precautions.

Supervision: This employee is under the supervision of the Fire Chief and Ranking Officers of the Department. The fire department consists of 30 members: a Fire Chief, an Assistant Chief, two Captains, four Lieutenants, eight Engineers, and fourteen firefighters. Those members are divided into two Battalions and four Engine Companies.

Personal Relations: In addition to regular contact with the general public and co-workers, employee must have the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people and deal with verbal and physical confrontations while maintaining the best interest of the fire department. Desire to help others in need.

• Ability to enter a building under adverse fire conditions which might include smoke, extreme heat, and no visibility, in full protective clothing, including air pack with facepiece. Ability to search for fire victims (sometimes searching by feel only), while walking or crawling, and if victim is found, to drag or carry the victims to safety.
• Ability to perform firefighting and rescue duties while exposed to extreme cold and/or environmental elements.
• Ability to respond to an alarm, wake from a sound sleep and go to full activity and exertion within a matter of minutes.
• Ability to hear and orally respond to verbal orders, calls for assistance, and radio communications, as well as the ability to hear, identify, and appropriately respond to various sounds in an environment of substantial background noises, such as sounds produced by structural collapses, back-drafts, breaking glass, fire, other firefighters, sirens, traffic, and victims. Ability to shout orders, warnings, and responses when necessary.
• Ability to work under other adverse conditions which may include; hazardous chemicals, electrical hazards, communicable diseases, biohazards, hazards associated with working in and near traffic, and natural and man-made disasters.

• Ability to wear heavy Firefighter Turnout Gear (personal protection equipment) with an air pack weighing 60 pounds
• Ability to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (no facial hair that interferes with seal of face piece such as beards,…