Performs a variety of fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical and prevention duties that require the use of body strength to overcome obstacles, obstructions, barriers and other adverse conditions. While wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and full turnout gear, performs fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical duties in confined spaces, at heights, in hazardous material, and in fire and smoke-filled environments. Operates an emergency vehicle during both day and night, in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, rain, ice and snow. Conducts fire inspections, assists the public with questions and concerns and performs general maintenance on fire apparatus, vehicles, equipment and facilities. Communicates effectively with all types and ages of people. May make oral presentations to various audiences. Prepares reports using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations. Communicates effectively over emergency radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications. Frequently lifts equipment and patients. Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include fighting fires, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas. Performs duties that include bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, pushing, pulling, running and walking. Deals effectively with people in situations that may, at times, become confrontational, stressful or uncomfortable. Deals with situations or conditions that may be psychologically traumatic. Manages numerous tasks and assignments at a time with frequent interruptions, including maintaining a clean and organized environment within and around the station. Works days and hours assigned and begins and ends work on time. Shift work is required. May be required to work with different individuals by being transferred from shift to shift to accommodate work schedules. Performs other duties as assigned.
