Firefighter

** Must be a MINIMUM of Firefighter 1 and AEMT with 3 years experience

to apply**

Under general direction of the Fire Captain performs entry-level firefighting duties including the safe and efficient operation of fire apparatus and equipment, performing fire-suppression activities, conducting inspections, and enforcing City codes, maintaining equipment and grounds, performing public education in fire prevention, and participating in the physical-fitness program. Work is performed on a shift basis and is done in accordance with instructions and a well-defined routine.

Considerable time is spent in the special and routine maintenance of equipment and apparatus and in the routine care of buildings and grounds.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimumqualifications necessary for entry into the class and may not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

• Responds to fire alarms, delivers all equipment, and implements fire suppression and firefighting techniques to rescue victims and protect private and public property.
• Assumes a designated position on an assigned apparatus and follows command structure instructions for fire suppression or related emergency services.
• Serves within a command structure, requiring adherence to officers’ orders in life threatening situations.
• Responds to open space and structural fires; performs search and rescue operations to remove persons from burning structures, and fire suppression techniques as appropriate; lays, connects, charges and uses supply lines and various water appliances to control and extinguish fires; places water curtains and performs ventilating and access maneuvers; uses foam and chemical extinguishers as required by the nature of the fire;
  
  operates fire streams as directed; raises and climbs ladders; ventilates roofs and windows.
• Operates all types of portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, emergency medical equipment, and other firefighting and medical equipment as required.
• Performs salvage duties at fire scenes by placing salvage covers, sweeping, vacuuming up water, and removing debris.
• Inspects building structures to ensure code compliance, explains City fire codes and fire prevention policies and procedures to the general public, and prepares complete and accurate reports of inspection activities as required.
• Responds to emergency medical calls and administers first aid and/or basic life support as appropriate, including assessing patients, CPR, resuscitation, operating automated external defibrillator, rescue breathing, administration of oxygen, recording vital signs, and other related medical treatments as appropriate.
• Responds to emergency rescue calls, including auto accidents requiring extrication, search and rescue, gas system leaks, confined space rescues, and rope rescues.
• Performs overhaul operations to ensure the complete suppression of fire.
• Responds to a variety of alarms and follows established procedures to investigate.
• Maintains fire equipment in a clean and operable condition, including performing daily equipment checks, and repairing damaged equipment as necessary; maintains inventories of apparatus, equipment, and supplies; recommends purchase of fire fighting equipment, physical fitness apparatus, and station appliances.
• Ensures the use of appropriate firefighting safety apparel and equipment and follows appropriate safety procedures as required.
• Works closely with other emergency medical staff, public safety, and fire personnel from other agencies, depending upon response situation.
• Responds to hazardous materials emergencies, including scene…