FIRE FIGHTER

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Firefighters under supervision from their shift Lieutenant, functions as a member of the Town of Bernalillo Fire Department by performing skilled work in fire suppression, emergency medical services, life support, rescue operations and other duties as assigned/required. Firefighters must maintain technical certifications/licensure as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Protects citizens during emergencies.
• Extinguishes fires.
• Executes rescues.
• Mitigates chemical spills.
• Prevents fire damage by conducting surveys and inspections for hazards and enforcing codes.
• Prepares citizens to prevent fire damage by developing and conducting educational and training programs.
• Ensures availability of water at fire scene by testing hydrants, requesting and expediting repairs, and verifying repairs.
• Minimizes fire damage by responding to alarms, driving and operating equipment, regulating water pressure, combating and extinguishing fires, and rescuing and reviving people.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, and troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Evaluates new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.
• Provides information by completing reports.
• Handles minor medical care and other emergency services.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, studying publications, and participating in scheduled drills.
• Maintains fire station building, grounds, and related equipment by completing maintenance schedules.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Administrative direction is provided by the Fire Chief. Direct supervision is provided to the Firefighter by the shift Lieutenant.

• Problem Solving
  - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Organizational Support
  - Follows policies and procedures.
• Judgment
  - Displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Motivation
  - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, Measures self against standards of excellence.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security
  - Observes safety and security procedures, Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Organizational Awareness
  - Understands organizational behavior and aligns with agency mission; recognizes organizational structure and chain of command; actively supports the organization; anticipates and satisfies agency needs; demonstrates understanding of underlying organizational issues.
• Analytic Thinking
  - Identifies patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related; recognizes patterns between…