Fire Engineer​/EMT -III

Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties/Responsibilities Primary Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of this position is to operate and maintain emergency response apparatus and vehicles. This position will also perform firefighting, emergency medical services, search and rescue, dive rescue, and related operations when responding to calls for service.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Fire Engineer, but leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment while performing tasks related to firefighting and emergency medical services. The EMS/Fire Captain oversees emergency medical services performed by the employee. The employee works independently on other assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Drive, operate, and maintain emergency response ground apparatus and vehicles
• Performs daily apparatus inspection and maintenance to ensure that all equipment is in working order and serious maintenance problems are identified and referred for service
• Maintains skills required to operate effectively all emergency response ground apparatus and vehicles by training and practicing regularly with employees and volunteers with all required firefighting and emergency medical services equipment
• Prepares required maintenance documentation of all emergency response ground apparatus and vehicles
• Provides emergency fire protection when responding to fire calls and implementing fire suppression and techniques to rescue victims and protect private and public property
• Provides emergency medical services by responding to emergency calls, assessing patient’s condition upon the arrival of a scene, implementing emergency patient treatment, transporting patient to a hospital ensuring the stability of patient at all times
• Participates in pre-incident planning meetings and contributes information for the department pre-incident plans
• Performs search and rescue duties and dive rescue responses as necessary
• Performs daily building and ground maintenance to ensure that department facilities maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Current fire suppression and firefighting techniques, including all related equipment.
• Fire records systems, communications equipment and use, fire computer applications and fire reporting procedures
• Principles and best practices involved in emergency medical services
• EMS protocols of the Sitka Fire Department
• Hydraulics as applied to pump operation and fire equipment
• Safety and other best practices involved in fire suppression and firefighting
• Fire and life safety codes
• Location of hydrants and the layout and location of public utilities within the CBS service area

• Operating a personal computer using standard software applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, and other customized software related to firefighting and emergency medical service operations
• Dealing with a wide range of individuals, including employees and volunteers, in some situations where the individual may be upset or stressed
• Presenting technical information and explanations to others in an understandable and productive manner
• Performing EMS and firefighting duties and the use of all related equipment
• Performing basic vehicle and equipment maintenance

• Recognize and maintain confidential information
• Work under extremely stressful situations which result from responding to emergency situations, including the responsibility for remaining calm and carrying out all duties with the recognition of the threat to life and property
• Work within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following of orders
• Make decisions, sometimes quickly, as to the best course of action for responding to…