Firefighter (Trainee)

This position is open until filled.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY The Firefighter performs responsible fire suppression rescue emergency medical and incident response activities; may require ability to operate fire apparatus in the absence of an Engineer. An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression fire education and prevention technical rescue emergency medical and other incident response operations at the fire station.Employees work on a 24 hour shift and participate as part of a team in the maintenance of facilities equipment and apparatus. Employees also participate in pre-incident planning maintenance of records and training programs. Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire suppression and rescue procedures techniques and equipment; and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation conferences and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Participates in incidence response including firefighting operations operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of chemical spills hazardous materials and other related incidents; responds to emergency medical incidents and provides Emergency Medical Technician Basic level services; responds to technical rescue calls operating various equipment. When needed and qualified drives apparatus to incident scene; properly places apparatus to establish water supply or other needs; insures proper operation and pressure of hoses; issues equipment and monitors radio traffic for necessary response; returns fire apparatus and related equipment to service after incident response. Inspects station and equipment for proper appearance and condition; maintains equipment and re-stocks supplies as needed. Performs maintenance and cleaning of fire apparatus equipment station building grounds and related facilities. Assists with the preparation fire reports; participates in special projects as required; participates in training fire pre-planning fire education and prevention programming mechanical maintenance and repair and testing of hose pumpers and hydrants and other related activities. Participates in training on shift and when required on other occasions. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KSA Details

Knowledge of local government operations; policies and plans; and modern office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint; and other similar programs.

Knowledge of modern methods of attacking fire emergencies and of the use and maintenance of firefighting apparatus and equipment.

Knowledge of incident response including response to hazardous materials spills; technical rescue techniques; and emergency medical service calls.

Knowledge of the hazards of firefighting and appropriate safety precautions.

Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.

Knowledge of service area streets and