Firefighter/EMT

General Statement of Duties

Performs responsible fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical and incident response activities.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression, emergency medical and incident response and rescue, fire education and prevention, technical rescue, and various facilities and equipment maintenance at the fire station. Employees participate as part of a team in the maintenance of facilities, equipment, and apparatus and may 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. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incidence response work including working in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters. The employee is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

Participates in incidence response including fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous-materials, and technical rescue calls; operates fire apparatus and other equipment as required; assists with vehicular rescue and extrication and light rescue duties; participates in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents.

Responds to emergency medical incidents and provides first responder level service.

When needed and qualified drives apparatus to incident scene; properly places apparatus to establish water supply or other needs; ensures 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; participates in other post incident operations of cleaning and salvage.

Maintains, cleans and cares for fire station and equipment to ensure readiness, condition, and proper appearance; performs routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including washing and waxing trucks, checks fluid levels and proper operations of all apparatus and equipment on apparatus.

Participates in the mechanical maintenance and repair and testing of hose, pumpers and hydrants and other related activities.

Participates in training for fire, emergency medical, hazardous-materials and related emergency services as directed by the City.

Performs fire hydrant survey and inspections as required.

Participates in pre-fire planning surveys and inspections.

Assists in fire prevention and/or public fire safety education programs and related duties.

Participates in special projects, station tours, special events, fire prevention, public education, and other activities as required.

Additional Job Duties

Performs related duties as required.