Volunteer Firefighter

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Position Description

Job Title: Volunteer Firefighter

Pay Classification: Volunteer, No Benefits

Department: Fire Department (FIRE)

Supervision: Works under general supervision of any of Seaside's fire officers

Position & Schedule: Volunteer Firefighter responds to calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Must be able to drill on Wednesday evenings throughout the year.

Position Summary: The volunteer firefighter position is a position used to help with day-to-day operations and response throughout the year.

Duties, Responsibilities, And Essential Functions

The following examples of duties and responsibilities do not encompass all job requirements:

• Responds to the Fire Station when paged for fire alarms and rides on the fire apparatus to emergency incidents.
• Enters burning buildings with hose lines as a team member.
• Operates nozzles and applies water stream on fires.
• Renders first aid and assists Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) with the delivery of Basic Life Support.
• Attends drill and training sessions (must attend a minimum of two (2) Wednesday drills per month).
• Raises, lowers, and climbs ladders.
• Makes forcible entry into buildings when necessary.
• Performs ventilation procedures to drive out smoke, gas, and heat.
• Carries and operates a variety of fire extinguishers.
• Assists in operations to extinguish and overhaul fires.
• Assists in the repair, maintenance, inspection and testing of vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in salvage and cleanup operations.
• Assists in the maintenance of clean and orderly conditions in and about Seaside's fire station.
• Assists in fire investigations.
• Keeps informed about the latest fire safety developments.
• Studies fire department rules, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in public education programs.
• Participates in department fund raising activities
• Participates in department training activities.
• Assists in the clean-up and control of hazardous materials spills and releases.
• Assists in the technical rescue operations of the department.
• Performs all other related duties as required/assigned.

• Must reside in the Seaside Fire & Rescue area of response or work within the district and able to respond to calls.
• All applicants must undergo a background check. Firefighters must not have a criminal background that would make them unable to become DPSST certified.
• Must be 17 years of age to enter the Cadet Program, and 18 years of age to become a firefighter.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver License upon hire.
• Must have an insurable driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen (the test includes marijuana) prior to starting.
• All new firefighters must pass a physical ability test.
• Applicant must be drug free and be willing to submit to drug testing at all times.
• Tobacco use is strongly discouraged.

• Work is performed primarily in office, vehicles, and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts.
• Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations.
• Employee is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Noise levels are usually quiet in office settings, and loud at construction and emergency scenes.

• Frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift…