Performing fire-fighting tasks (e.g., hoseline operations, extensive crawling, lifting, and carrying heavy objects, ventilating roofs or walls using power or hand tools, forcible entry), rescue operations, and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions while wearing personal protective ensembles and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged time periods. Considerable knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention and Emergency Medical Services principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; considerable knowledge of basic life support techniques as demonstrated through Kansas EMT certification; considerable knowledge of building, electrical, mechanical and fire codes; considerable knowledge of inspection techniques; thorough knowledge of Arkansas City geography (i.e. streets; hydrants, buildings locations, etc.).