Fire Fighter

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a Fire Chief, Battalion Chief, Fire Captain, and Engineer, participates in all phases of emergency operations during an assigned shift to protect life, property, and the environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Protects the community by fighting fires, performing emergency medical services, and rescue work.
• Responds to all types of fires, medical aids, and car accidents to give the proper treatment and services needed.
• Participates in drills and training exercises in all phases of firefighting.
• Assists with the maintenance of the station grounds, living quarters, apparatus, and all equipment.
• Participates with daily equipment check offs.
• Participates in fire inspections and public education.
• Abides by laws, rules, regulations and operational procedures affecting the San Pasqual Reservation Fire Department.
• Abides by Tribal personnel policies and procedures of San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians.
• Knowledge of basic prevention and suppression techniques and practices; operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment; safety practices and precautions pertaining to work; knowledge of federal, state and local codes, rules, and regulations related to firefighting.
• Makes sound decisions under stress.
• Other duties as assigned.