Part Time Fire Fighter

Job Title:

Firefighter I – Fulltime and Part time

Department:
Fire

Supervisor:
Fire Chief / Station Officer

Pay Group: 12

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Prepared By:
Dennis Gwyn

Revised date:
October 1, 2026

Position Summary
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Performs firefighting, fire prevention, rescue, emergency medical services, hazmat and other related duties to protect lives and property. Maintains fire department apparatus, equipment and facilities to ensure daily operational readiness. Fulltime positions normally work (40) forty hours per week, with a rotating on-call schedule and is subject to call back for emergency incidents.

Part time positions will work up to (24) twenty-four hours per week as assigned.

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills and abilities required for this position.

• Drives apparatus; operates fire pumps and other firefighting equipment.
• Serves as a hose operator in firefighting activities including, pulling hose and directing fire streams; assists in salvage and overhaul operations; positions and climbs ladders and assists in forcible entry and ventilation operations.
• Operates hydraulic tools and other related rescue equipment.
• Performs technical, high angle rope and confined space rescue operations.
• Participates within the incident command system and assumes command at scenes, until relieved by a senior firefighter of officer.
• Responds to emergency medical calls and administers pre-hospital care to the sick and injured.
• Maintains communications equipment and back‑up generators.
• Cleans, inspects and performs preventive maintenance on apparatus, equipment, and facilities to ensure daily operational readiness.
• Makes minor repairs to apparatus and equipment; maintains records and reports.
• Performs hose testing and cleaning.
• Maintains records of hydrant maintenance and testing.
• Maintains records of inspections, testing and repairs of hoses, ladders, SCBAs and personal protective equipment.
• Maintains records and reports on apparatus maintenance and testing.
• Prepares and enters incident and other documentation related to fire department operations, into computer system.
• Operates radio, telephone and computer equipment.
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency related to fire department rules and regulations, standard operating guidelines, fire hazards firefighting techniques and related subjects.
• Participates in pre‑fire planning, prevention and inspection activities as assigned.
• Participates in and assists in conducting training for volunteers and full time staff to maintain certifications and to enhance and maintain skills in fire suppression, prevention, rescue operations and emergency medical topics in both classroom and hands on training.
• Assists with preparing and presenting public fire safety education programs.
• Assists with CPR classes and station tours.
• Participates in severe weather watch operations.
• Assist with planning and conducting annual Canyon Area Fire Control School.
• Performs other duties related to city and fire department activities as assigned.
• Shall be prompt in reporting for duty, fully prepared to begin work.

• Operation, mechanical principles and maintenance of apparatus, tools and equipment used in firefighting operations.
• Principles and techniques of fire ground hydraulics.
• Basic computer report production techniques and word processing.
• Street locations and physical layout of the response district, including major fire and life safety hazards.
• Practices of emergency medical care and rescue operations.
• Rules and regulations of the fire department.
• Principles, practices and procedures of modern firefighting.
• Incident…