Engineer - Senior Firefighter

POSITION TITLE: Engineer - Senior Firefighter

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Preparedness Resources Department

SUPERVISOR: Captain/Engine Boss

GRADE: NE13 $25.18 ($52,353)- $37.76 ($78,540)

Position Summary:

Responsible for operation and proper functioning of a variety of fire-fighting vehicles and equipment; directly participates in a wide range of fire-fighting operations. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Responds to fire incidents as a vehicle / apparatus operator; places vehicle in most effective position; hooks-up and connects hose at pump; operates pump; ensures pump is at proper pressure to deliver correct water flow.

· Responsible for observing the rules of fire safety and fire behavior while on the fire line.

· Uses a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, portable pumps, and/or fire fighting devises, etc.

· Gathers information on fuel types, weather conditions, and fire conditions / behavior.

· Serves as a member of a fire crew assigned to suppress the full range of wildland fires, and conducting fuels reduction projects, independently performing recurring assigned duties.

· Assists in the training of personnel pertaining to wildfire suppression and tactics.

· Performs assignments as a wildland firefighter in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology.

· May work in and around aircraft such as helicopters and must be able to observe all safety regulations.

· Responsible for the maintenance and up-keep of fire apparatus(s), and ability to perform field maintenance on the vehicle and/or the pump. Reports any deficiencies to supervisor.

· Stages extra hose and equipment, sets up hose-lay for personnel.

· Assists in maintaining station log and preparing reports on equipment maintenance .

· Performs basic maintenance and flow testing of fire hydrants.

· Search out and extinguish burning materials. Applying water by hose lay, and/or back-pack pump etc., construct fire-line using various hand tools and power equipment, may include the use of chippers to prepare control lines.

· Patrol fire line to locate and extinguish hotspots, flare-ups that may be threatening developed fire line.

· Participates in crew proficiency checks, drills, p safety sessions and fire critiques.

· Represents the agency with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation with all relationships .