Responsible for proper maintenance and care of all equipment, apparatus, facilities and grounds; directs and participates in periodic inspection of same to ensure that all assigned equipment, apparatus, facilities, and supplies are in a state of readiness; and ensure completion of proper maintenance, documentation and repairs; Responds to alarms as an officer of a firefighting company; performs variety of firefighting and emergency medical care functions as the situation demands, including Incident Command; Responds to general public complaints, requests for information and guidance, cooperates with surrounding communities in firefighting and rescue efforts; Completes all other related job functions, requirements, projects, and assignments as directed by immediate supervisor; Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems; Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas; Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner; Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities; Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification. Applicants for uniformed firefighting positions must not have the following automatic disqualifiers: Automatic Disqualifiers - Criminal Background Review: Pending criminal cases; Convictions, nolo contendere or pleas involving sexual offenses, Domestic Violence Act offenses, impersonating a police officer, perjury or false statements; Felony convictions, nolo contendere or plea involving felony arrests (within the last 10 years); Multiple misdemeanors within the past 3 years; Serious misdemeanor convictions, nolo contendere, or plea within the past 3 years; No patterns of criminal involvement or intent related to offenses that may indicate a disregard for the law or ethical and moral conduct.