Fire Apparatus Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE PMB BOX 50 PALA, CA 92059

Title:

Fire Apparatus Engineer

Department/Division:
Pala Fire Department

Status:

Compensation:
Supervisors:

Subordinates:

Benefits:

Regular / Full-time

Intro $96,000 annually

Deputy Fire Chief

Fire Captain

Firefighter/Paramedic

Firefighter

401K Retirement Plan (Eligibility after (1) one-year service).

Company matches half of the employee’s contribution up to 7%

Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Up to 13 days per year for FT employees

Sick Leave Up to 8 days per year for FT employees

Life Insurance The Company provides up to $25,000.00

Under general supervision, to respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls for the protection of life and property; to have primary responsibility for the operation, use and routine maintenance of fire vehicles and pumping equipment utilized during firefighting activities; to render first aid and lifesaving assistance; and to perform related work as required.

As a supervisory position in the fire department, all Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) incumbents are responsible for duties subordinate to a Fire Captain and may, at any given time, step into the supervisory/ leadership role in the stead of the Fire Captain.

Safely responds to alarms, drives fire apparatus to fires and other emergency calls and operates a pumping engine engaged in boosting water pressure from street mains, or a sufficient water source by means of drafting through hose lines to nozzles.

Use a hydraulic theory and mathematics to calculate correct pump pressure to ensure required water pressure at the nozzles.

Responsible for cleaning pumps, washes apparatus, equipment, makes minor repairs to apparatus and equipment, and services equipment.

Inspects equipment and pump motors; clean and maintains hoses carried on equipment.

Responsible for placement of fire apparatus in appropriate position of emergencies to maintain proper operations regarding the emergency and safety of personnel and the public.

Performs a full range of firefighting duties, rescue and lifesaving work through the use of ladders and resuscitation equipment.

Estimates heights and adjusts equipment to ensure proper and safe operation.

Inspects public establishments to secure compliance with codes and regulations pertaining to fire safety.

Inspects and tests fire protection systems, examines the storage, handling and use of flammable liquids, hazardous materials and issues orders to comply with codes.

Responsible for responding to complaints, requests for information and assist in maintenance of the fire station and grounds.

Responsible on day-to-day inspections of condition and readiness of equipment, flow-tests hydrants, studies the geography of the Reservation, location of fire hydrants and first aid methods.

Administers first aid to victims of accidents and fires, operates lifting, hoisting, spreading and pulling equipment and operates foam and additive proportions.

Incumbents may also be required to document training modalities in the absence or direction of the Fire Captain.

Performs a variety of collateral administrative work involving fire prevention and suppression programs.

Engages in public information activities, maintains inventories, recommends purchase of fire fighting and other equipment and maintains physical fitness.

Operates a Tribal vehicles as directed.

As a supervisor subordinate to a Fire Captain, the Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) may assume and step into the supervisorial/leadership role in the stead of the Fire Captain.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Current firefighting principles, methods, techniques, and strategies.

Knowledge in hazardous materials, fire prevention procedures and related codes.

Principles of hydraulic, construction engineering, personnel, supervision and training.

Knowledge in tribal geography and watery system.

Ability to prepare and present concise written and oral reports, conduct thorough inspections and investigations.

Ability to calculate hydraulic engineering problems under emergency conditions.

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