Fire Engineer

Responsible for performing firefighting work and be the designated operator of fire apparatus and other equipment during emergency situations and combating fires. An employee in this class is responsible for safely driving and operating fire apparatus during emergency situations. Emphasis of the work is on equipment operation, determining water pressure rates for fire hoses, size of fire hoses required, and use of ladders, hand tools, and cutting tools.

This employee is a Firefighter and retains the requirement to serve in the absence of a supervisor since the position may work up or down the command structure as the need arises. The employee also responds to emergency medical calls, provides emergency medical services, participates in training classes, and cleans fire equipment and station house. Work standards and procedures are well established and understood;

however, significant independence of action and judgment are required during a fire or emergency medical call. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Fire Lieutenant or Captain and is evaluated through observation, reports, and discussion regarding effectiveness of performance.

• Drives fire apparatus to and from fire scenes or emergency scenes; connects pump to water source and hoses to the pump; calculates friction loss pumping water and maintains correct pressures for nozzles based on hose sizes and fire conditions; monitors radio transmission and relays messages as needed.
• May serve as the on-scene fire officer until arrival of the officer-in-charge; takes charge at the scene of fire and assesses situation, determines method of suppression, makes first attack on the fire, and determines placement of the engine.
• Participates in post-fire operations of cleaning and salvage; covers furniture and fixtures, sweeps and mops water to minimize water damage, and participates in retrieving, cleaning, and replacing all equipment.
• Conducts fire prevention education demonstrating fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and helps develop escape plans; attends lectures, studies manuals, participates in fire drills and learns modern fire suppression techniques to maintain and develop skills.
• Participates in training to ensure proficiency in all firefighting techniques; trains for knowledge of all equipment and apparatus as well as their operations; conducts residential and business fire prevention inspections; inspects and prepares scale drawings and pre-plan firefighting strategies; maintains knowledge of sprinkled buildings and hydrant locations.
• Participates in routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including checking and filling self‑contained breathing apparatus, washing and waxing trucks, checking batteries, checking fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hose, and inspecting hose and hose connections for damage and wear, sweeps, mops, paints and washes windows of fire station.
• Performs daily apparatus checks, which includes checking the pump, lights, warning devices, and generator on the apparatus.
• Performs daily equipment checks, which includes checking saws, portable combination tool, water cooler, portable fan, Air packs with spare bottles, all gas monitors and thermal imaging camera.
• Checks and flushes city fire hydrants for flow and pressure.
• Conducts tours of the fire station and other public relations work with schools.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalency; and three (3) years of experience with a Firefighter Level II certification; a Firefighter/EMT who has successfully completed their probationary period;
Obtained the rank of Senior Firefighter.

Special

Qualifications:

Possession of a valid Class B driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

The following requirements must be IFSAC or Pro-Board certifications:

• Firefighter Level II
• Certification at Hazmat Operations Level
• Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification
• Driver Operator Pumps
• Driver Operator Aerials within one (1) year of hire

Additional requirements:

• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
• NC…