Firefighter

Overview

This is skilled fire fighter work position extinguishing fires, responding to emergency calls and performing emergency medical techniques in order to protect and minimize the loss of life and property. Assignments are received and are carried out under considerable judgment, initiative and skill in a variety of cases and must be able to act without direct supervision in completing work.

• Responds to fire alarms; analyzes situation at scene and operates accordingly; operates pumps; performs search and provides emergent care, extinguishes fire and ensures area is safe before leaving scene
• Responds to emergency calls and performs emergency work in both fire and non-fire situations; performs emergency medical techniques at scene and prepares follow-up reports on calls
• Restores and maintains trucks and equipment to ensure they are operational and ready for emergencies
• Participates continually in educational programs, training and practice drills; participates in continuing education requirements maintain EMS certifications
• Maintains public relations with the community; provides fire prevention classes and fire station tours, performs a number of housekeeping and maintenance duties in and around the fire station
• Assists with annual fire safety inspections based on knowledge and training
• Interprets and enforces codes and ordinances, provides written warnings and issues court appearance tickets for violations
• Performs other related duties as assigned within knowledge, skills and abilities set forth by the Fire Chief

• Knowledge of modern fire fighter techniques and methods, knowledge of the city geography and street system
• Knowledge of human physiology
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and the public
• Ability to operate firefighting equipment and apparatus to include truck, hydraulics, hose and ladder;
  Ability to carry equipment over 70 pounds and lift victims of 120 pounds
• Possess Hazardous Materials Certification (Operations level)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Applicant must have no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories. Applicant may not have any outstanding wants or warrants, or be a fugitive of justice.

An extensive background check will be conducted on each application; false, misleading or inaccurate information or statements will cause the applicant to be disqualified immediately.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Applicant must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License. Must be appropriately licensed to operate City-owned vehicles consistent with work assignment.

Applicant must possess a Hazardous Materials Certification ( Operations Level).

Applicant must possess a current ARC or AHA CPR certification (BLS), AED and First Aid Certification.

The preferred applicant will already have:

Applicants that meet either of the below criteria will also be considered for employment:

OR

The Fire Chief is authorized to grant exceptions for CPAT if the applicant is currently working actively for another Fire Service Agency full time, or can provide equivalent testing…