JOB
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Employees in this class perform skilled firefighting work extinguishing fires and conducting rescue operations to preserve life and property. Occupants are frequently responsible for performing the role of Engineer to drive fire apparatus.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class is responsible for performing all functions and services of firefighting and emergency medical rescue. Emphasis of the work is on responding to and providing fire and rescue, services to citizens and businesses. Work involves extinguishing fires at fire scenes, safeguarding lives, salvaging property, preventing the recurrence of fires, and protecting properties from the elements, vandalism, and theft. Work also includes routine inspection and maintenance of fire apparatus, fire station facilities and equipment, providing basic life support, training, and drilling in the use of fire equipment and firefighting techniques, and the performance of public relations activities. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard. Work is performed under the supervision of the Fire Chief and is reviewed through observation, reports, and discussion concerning the quality and effectiveness of fire efforts and related duties.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK: Responds to emergency scenes; performs basic firefighting functions including basic life support, CPR, and first aid; connects hoses to hydrants and applies water or chemicals to fire; operates portable fire extinguishers to combat small fires; forces entry into burning structures and searches for and rescues occupants.Connects pump to water source and hoses to the pump; calculates friction loss, pumping water and maintaining the correct pressures for the nozzles based upon the hose sizes and fire conditions; monitors radio transmission and relaying messages.Participates in post-fire operations of cleaning and salvage; covers furniture and fixtures and sweeps and mops water to minimize water damage; participates in retrieving, cleaning, and replacing all equipment.Participates in training to assure proficiency in all firefighting techniques; trains for knowledge of all equipment and apparatus as well as their operations.Participates in pre-fire planning program including residential and business fire prevention inspections; prepares scale drawings and pre-plan firefighting strategies.Participates in routine preventative maintenance of equipment including checking and filling self-contained breathing apparatus, washing and waxing trucks, checking batteries and fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hose, inspecting hose and hose connections for damage and wear; maintains fire station by sweeping, mopping, painting, washing windows, and other tasks.Checks and flushes fire hydrants for flow and pressure.Conducts fire prevention education demonstrating fire extinguishers and smoke detectors and helping develop escape plans; provides child safety seat installations for citizens with children.Conducts tours of the fire station and performs public demonstrations at schools, community meetings, and other locations.Performs related work as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a high school diploma or GED.Possession of a valid NC Class B driver’s license.Possession of NC MR or EMT CredentialPossession of NC Firefighter certification.Possession of NC Emergency Vehicle Driver certificationPossession of NC D/O Pumps certification (Preferred)Successfully pass an NFPA physical examination and drug screening.DisclaimerThis classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Town reserves the right to modify the duties assigned to this classification.
