Fire Engineer III

City of Orangeburg, South Carolina Classification Specification FIRE ENGINEER

Fire Engineer III

Grade 8

Salary: $47,050

The purpose of this classification is to perform specialized work driving and operating heavy duty and/or specialized motorized vehicles for fire suppression, emergency medical treatment, or other fire department operations.

This is a single level classification.

Leads and coordinates emergency activities of assigned crew or co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex and problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment;

assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations; and serves as a company officer on fire scenes in the absence of the same.

Drives, operates, and monitors a variety of fire and emergency vehicles/apparatus, such as fire engines, ladder trucks, tanker trucks, rescue trucks, brush trucks, and other apparatus and vehicles: determines best route to reach location of emergency scenes utilizing knowledge of the fire district roads, geography, neighborhoods, and businesses; performs safe driving functions in various weather conditions; transports crew and equipment to emergency scenes;

and positions apparatus and equipment for optimal use of equipment and hose.

Maintains current and comprehensive knowledge of water hydraulics, water supply systems, fire pump operations, hydrants, water mains, sprinkler and standpipe connections, and other information needed to suppress, control, and extinguish fires: performs and utilizes hydraulic calculations; ensures proper pressure and flow rates are supplied to individual hose lines and appliances; and monitors and manages pump and tank capacity to maintain water availability during fire ground operations.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep assigned vehicles, apparatus, equipment, and tools in operable condition: inspects and tests equipment and tests apparatus, personal equipment, hoses and pumps, and other tools and equipment; replaces fluids and greases equipment; replaces parts; washes and cleans equipment, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.

Performs the duties of a Firefighter, as needed: suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries; assists individuals from burning structures; establishes openings in buildings for entrance, ventilation, or salvage; ventilates smoke and gas from buildings; administers emergency medical treatment; performs salvage operations and assists with cleanup activities; and exercises control of emergency situations until relieved by a superior officer.

Maintains a state of readiness and preparation for emergency response: checks and maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire vehicles and in fire station; re-loads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; assists in preparing apparatus for subsequent emergencies and in testing personal equipment, hoses and pumps, and other tools and apparatus; and ensures the emergency medical service equipment is properly stocked and operational.

Participates in fire prevention, pre-fire planning and other fire and life safety education activities: conducts fire safety, building safety, passenger vehicle safety, and residential and public building code violation, fall prevention, hazardous materials programs or other programs as assigned; conducts apparatus displays and skills demonstrations; conducts tours of fire station and fire trucks; and participates in community events and fundraisers.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep buildings and quarters in operable condition: cleans quarters; performs grounds maintenance; monitors quarters and grounds and reports maintenance and repair needs.

Responds to non-emergency calls, such as lift assists, assisting ambulance services with lifting and moving bariatric patients, routine welfare checks, routine vitals checks, investigating disconnected 911 calls, clearing trees from roadways, checking downed power lines, investigating potential gas or water leaks, and assisting business- and homeowners with fire alarm system issues, and providing medical stand-by at community functions and sporting events.

Operates, utilizes, and maintains various specialized firefighting equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies to complete work assignments, such as personal protective and safety equipment, extrication equipment, emergency medical…