Firefighters at this level work under direct supervision, responding to fire alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property; driving emergency apparatus, including an advanced life support unit; working to combat, extinguish and prevent fires; participating in rescue extrication operations; and providing emergency medical care to the sick or injured. Work also involves stocking and distributing firefighting and emergency medical supplies and equipment and performing standby duties for high hazard activities.
Work may involve strenuous physical activity and exposure to extreme heat, smoke, falling materials, toxic chemicals, and other hazardous conditions. Firefighters are required to work 24-hour rotating shifts and are expected to work overtime, if needed, and to return to work during off-duty hours in the event of an emergency.
