JOB This position responds to fire and other emergency incidents to suppress fires, rescue victims, provide emergency medical care, and perform other duties as required.
*PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN CPAT WITH THIS APPLICATION OR NO LATER THAN THE DATE OF YOUR WRITTEN EXAM.* EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Responds to both emergency and non-emergency responses utilizing acquired skills and training to evaluate and carry out rescue actions to most efficiently control the emergency at hand.
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Operates a variety of pumps, ladders, hoses and other equipment at the scene of fire, rescue and other emergency incidents.
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Provides emergency medical care at emergency scenes.
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Completes required reports detailing emergency and non-emergency incident responses.
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Completes required training and maintains required firefighting and EMS certifications during the course of employment.
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Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all equipment and vehicles.
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Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies aboard vehicles; conducts regular inspections.
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Provides fire prevention information to the public and assists in teaching fire safety classes as assigned. Conducts station and apparatus tours for school and other community groups.
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Performs housekeeping, grounds keeping, and building maintenance duties.
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Conducts and records documentation used for pre-incident planning on commercial and residential structures as assigned.
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Trains and mentors less-experienced personnel.
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Performs related duties.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Guidelines
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Local, state, and federal laws and regulations; medical protocols; and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
Complexity/Scope of Work
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The work consists of emergency response and non-emergency duties. The variety of situations encountered contributes to the complexity of the work.
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The purpose of this position is to protect lives and property through fire prevention, suppression, and emergency medical actions and activities. Successful performance helps ensure the safety of lives and property in the community.
Contacts
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Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, representatives of other emergency response agencies, local business owners, and the general public.
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Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and educate the public.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
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The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. The work may be performed intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping.
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The work is typically performed while at fire or other emergency scenes. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, extreme temperatures, hazardous situations, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective clothing and devices. The work may be performed occasionally sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility
