A Firefighter responds to fires, medical emergencies, and other emergency situations to administer life support care to sick and injured persons and to protect life and property.
The list is not intended to be all-inclusive nor exclusive but is intended to provide examples of typical duties performed.
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Responds to calls for medical aid and traffic collisions to provide pre-hospital care. Other emergency responses include but are not limited to: vehicle fires, structure fires, commercial fires, brush fires, technical rescues and Haz-mat incidents.
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Provides fire safety education for public groups and conducts station tours.
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Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment enter.
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Connects supply lines, and controls and extinguishes fires using hand lines, deck, ladders, and portable water monitors.
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Applies foam and chemicals for fire suppression and control.
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Searches buildings and rescues victims from buildings and motor vehicles using appropriate hand and power tools.
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Contains, controls, and mitigates hazardous materials spills. Performs a variety of salvage and clean-up operations, including removing water, chemicals, and debris.
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Maintains apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants.
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Participates in drills, demonstrations, and courses in life support, emergency medical treatment, and firefighting techniques.
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Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities.
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Requisitions and restocks supplies, material, and equipment.
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Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with others.
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
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Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
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Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs
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Team Work - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit
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Leadership - Inspires respect and trust
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Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
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Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures
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Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions
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Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
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Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Certificates and Licenses:
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State of Alabama Firefighter I/II Certificate.
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Valid driver’s license issued by the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
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Licensed by the State of Alabama as an Emergency Medical Technician - must complete Paramedic license within 3 years of hire.
See Career Development Guide for complete listing of Certificates and Licenses required for position.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing soft-ware and Spreadsheet software.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May supervise employees in the Fire Department when filling the duties of AOIC in accordance with applicable laws and policies. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees, planning and assigning and directing work, providing feedback and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather);extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock; work with explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to severe.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
