Building Codes, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fire Suppression/Control, Firefighting, First Aid, Forestry, Groundskeeping, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Medical Assistance, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Pumps, Regulations, State Laws and Regulations, Telephone Skills, Test Equipment, Testing
The purpose of this classification is to prevent, suppress and extinguish fires and to perform other related firefighting activities. Protects lives and property endangered by fire and other emergency situations within the guidelines of supervisory instructions, NFPA federal and state laws, local ordinances, building codes, and County and department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Reports to the Fire Lieutenant or other designated person and works with co-workers, fire and emergency victims, law enforcement personnel, forestry officials, utility companies, and the public to protect the lives and property of citizens.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attends training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge regarding department operations, job performance, and policies, procedures, rules and regulations: reads professional literature and training materials; completes tests and skills assessments; and obtains and maintains professional affiliations.
- Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, downed power lines, and other emergency situations: responds to instructions from dispatcher and contacts appropriate related agencies as needed. Provides protection of life and property: suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries; assists individuals from burning structures; establishes openings in buildings for entrance, ventilation, or salvage; ventilates smoke and gas from buildings; performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris; assists with cleanup activities; and exercises control of emergency situations until relieved by a superior officer.
- Responds to a variety of emergency calls requiring the administration of basic first aid and medical treatment.
- Maintains a state of readiness and preparation for emergency response: checks and maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire vehicles and in fire station; reloads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; assists in preparing apparatus for subsequent emergencies and in testing personal equipment, hoses and pumps, and other tools and apparatus; and ensures the emergency medical service equipment is properly stocked and operational.
- Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable regulations, policies and procedures: maintains and awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; participates in physical fitness training, training drills and other continuing education activities; and attends shift meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
- Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment and tools in operable condition: inspects and tests equipment; replaces fluids and greases equipment; replaces parts; washes and cleans equipment, cleans quarters, and performs grounds maintenance; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.