Firefighter​/EMT

SUMMARY

The firefighter/EMT's duties are to engage in firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention activities in order to protect life and property; to operate and maintain firefighting equipment and apparatus; to provide emergency medical services; to maintain fire facilities; to perform related work as required.

• Respond to all fire alarms with designated equipment
• Connect and appropriately place fire hose lines
• Enter burning buildings with hose lines
• Operate nozzles to direct the stream of water on fire surfaces
• Raise, lower, and climb ladders
• Assist in overall salvage operations
• Carry and operate chemical fire extinguishers
• Render emergency medical treatment
• Drive and maintain fire apparatus
• Clean and test equipment
• Perform basic maintenance of vehicles
• Operate radio-telephone equipment as required
• Clean and maintain station facilities and quarters
• Explain Fire Department rules, regulations, and procedures
• Explain fire hazards, firefighting techniques, fire codes and related subjects
• Conduct fire prevention inspections and programs
• Participate in fire drills and training exercises
• May be required to act as apparatus operator and driver when assigned
• Assist in identifying hazardous materials and mitigating such emergencies
• Subject to emergency recall during non‑duty hours
• Operate fire station computers
• Perform related duties as necessary
• Assist training new employees as assigned
• Presents public information classes or programs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

Knowledge of: Basic principles, practices and purposes of fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency medical services at the emergency medical technician level. Employee must maintain state‑mandated continuing education requirements to maintain state EMT certification and working knowledge of fire suppression and prevention principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.

Ability to: Understand and act in accordance with Fire Department rules and instructions; demonstrate physical endurance, agility and strength in accordance with established standards; demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude in the operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment; learn firefighting techniques and the operation of fire apparatus; learn emergency medical and rescue techniques; obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Medical Technician certification;

learn layout of City streets, buildings, hydrants and fire hazards; analyze fire and driving situations and employ effective courses of action; think and act quickly and appropriately in emergency situations; apply emergency medical treatment; drive and operate fire equipment as necessary; understand and follow oral and written instructions; deal effectively and courteously with the general public; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Tools and equipment used: Various fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting, hazardous materials response and rescue equipment, emergency medical equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, personal protection equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone.

High School diploma or GED equivalent. No specific work experience level required.

Must be able to read and write the English language.

Certified EMT