Firefighter

JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

JOB DUTIES in order of importance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: For purposes of 42 USC 12101.

1. Operates fire suppression and rescue equipment, tools and vehicles to perform fire suppression and rescue activities (e.g., operates hose lines and nozzle, ladders and aerial ladders, investigates calls of potential fire hazards, etc.).

2. Removes individuals from burning buildings; provides emergency first aid.

3. Performs mop-up and overhaul activities (e.g., makes openings in floors and ceilings to provide ventilation, removes or covers furniture, removes debris and cleans up water, etc.).

4. Checks equipment and performs tasks to ensure proper operation of emergency and fire-fighting equipment (e.g., hoses, oxygen tanks, medical kits, refilling of supplies, locating equipment back to proper area on truck, fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, fuel, transmission, brakes, washes trucks, dries and stores fire hoses, cleans squad equipment, etc.).

5. Performs routine upkeep of station and its contents and grounds (e.g., sweeps, mops and waxes floors, washes windows, cleans restrooms, vacuums carpet, mows lawn, removes snow, etc.).

6. Attends training sessions and demonstrations to acquire knowledge of new methods and techniques of fire-fighting and emergency service functions.

7. Speaks to community groups and individuals to promote fire prevention and safety as assigned.

8. Drives and operates pumper and aerial bucket truck as assigned.

9. Maintains required licensures and certifications.

10. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

11. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. An example of an acceptable qualification for this position:

Completion of secondary education, or equivalent; demonstrable ability to perform heavy physical labor under hazardous conditions.

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license, fire-fighting training certificates, and Hazardous Materials Training.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Ohio driver’s license, Fire-fighting Training Certificate 1&2, Hazardous Materials Training, minimum of First Responder Certification, Emergency Medical Technician Certification preferred.