McDonough, GA30+ days ago
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 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: may serve as a driver and/or pumper operator; responds to instructions from dispatcher; contacts appropriate related agencies as needed; connects fire hoses to hydrants and lays hose from the fire engine to the fire scene; performs basic firefighting duties by operating fire apparatus and equipment.