PT Firefighter​/EMT

An employee in this class is responsible for performing all functions and services of firefighting and emergency medical rescue. Emphasis of the work is on responding to and providing fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to citizens and businesses. Work involves extinguishing fires at fire scenes, safeguarding lives, salvaging property, preventing the recurrence of fires, and protecting properties from the elements, vandalism, and theft.

Work also includes routine inspection and maintenance of fire apparatus, fire station facilities and equipment, providing basic life support, training and drilling in the use of fire equipment and firefighting techniques, and the performance of public relations activities. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Fire Officer and is reviewed through observation, reports, and discussion concerning the quality and effectiveness of fire, medical and related duties.

• Responds to emergency scenes; performs basic firefighting functions including basic life support, CPR, and first aid; connects hoses to hydrants and applies water or chemicals to fire; operates portable fire extinguishers to combat small fires; forces entry into burning structures and searches for and rescues occupants

• Responds to emergency medical calls and performs duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, established policies, procedures and protocols, and within established chain of command; refers to policy manuals as necessary.

• Assesses and evaluates situation at scenes of emergency response; surveys and secures scene, requesting additional assistance, as necessary; determines mechanism of injury and equipment needed to effect rescue and initiation of treatment.

• Responds to incidents of multiple casualties in accordance with established disaster response plans; recognizes need for hazardous material response personnel and calls for assistance; accordingly, performs in accordance with established protocols for handling patients exposed to hazardous materials, including use of hazardous materials response kit.

• Participates in routine preventive maintenance of equipment including checking and filling self-contained breathing apparatus, washing/waxing trucks, checking batteries, fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hose, inspecting hose and hose connections for damage and wear; maintains fire station by sweeping, mopping, painting, washing windows and other tasks

• Checks and flushes fire hydrants for flow and pressure

• Conducts fire prevention education demonstrating use of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors; helps develop escape plans; installs child safety seats for citizens with children

• Conducts tours of fire stations and performs public demonstrations at schools, community meetings, and other locations

• Participates in continuous firefighter and emergency medical technician training program to improve competence

• Performing related work as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the procedures of firefighting, hazards, and related safety precautions

• Knowledge of fire codes and the contents of general orders, bulletins, and training materials

• Knowledge of emergency medical treatment techniques

• Knowledge of City geography and street locations

• Knowledge of sprinkler systems in buildings and hydrant locations

• Knowledge of effective interpersonal communications techniques to communicate with other staff, officials, and the general public

• Skill in the use of firefighting tools and equipment such as a pry bar, axe, hoses, nozzles, air packs, fans, shovels, rakes, sledge hammers, jaws-of-life, defibrillator, and other equipment

• Ability to conduct fire prevention and fire safety training to all age groups including school age children through senior citizens

• Ability to perform difficult physical procedures for prolonged periods wearing protective clothing and in adverse weather conditions; ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights; ability to carry or drag or assist in carrying or dragging persons and…