Position Purpose
Protects life and property by performing fire suppression, basic life support (BLS), hazardous materials and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities.
Essential Functions
- Performs fire suppression activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
- Performs first responder activities including administering basic life support (BLS).
- Participates in fire drills, attends classes in fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous material and related subjects.
- Receives and responds to fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication equipment.
- Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants and other structures in fire prevention programs.
- Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
- Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment to include care for the grounds around the fire station.
- Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting hazardous materials and first responder activities.
- Performs rescues such as water, vehicle, trench, high angle, elevator, body recovery, confined space or any other rescue as needed.
- Presents programs to the community on safety, medical and fire prevention topics.
- Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
- Performs basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) activities.
- Participate in Fire Prevention activities.
