Performs fire suppression duties, enters blazing buildings, locating and extinguishing fires; searches for and rescues fire victims; performs salvage operations; raises and places ladders to preserve property; overhauls the fire scene for investigation;Assists in the maintenance and repair of fire department facilities, apparatus, and equipment, including reporting problems to command staff;Assists in performing fire prevention functions, including assisting with pre-fire planning, inspecting fire extinguishers, and speaking to schools and the general public about fire prevention;Operates, maintains, and instructs others in the use of specialized equipment such as self-contained breathing apparatus, power rescue equipment, air bags, gas detectors, heat detectors, generators, chain saws, and more; Operates and maintains radios and other communications equipment, including Computer Aided Dispatch equipment and incident reporting software; Participates in drills, demonstrations and courses in firefighting techniques, medical aid, heavy rescue, hazardous material, equipment maintenance and related areas; Performs tests of pumps, hoses, hydrants and other emergency equipment;Assists with department administrative duties, including preparing reports and maintaining files and statistical information; and demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless customer serviceConducts tours of station houses for scout, civic and other interested groups, and Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and volunteers, other agencies, and the general public. Skill/Ability To Operate computers; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; read and understand manuals, policies, and other documents; and operate and maintain fire suppression vehicles and equipment.