ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (These examples are only representative work
samples for this classification and do not include all duties or special work
assignments that may be required of this classification or job.)
• Ability to drive fire department apparatus to emergency scene or other
assignment
• Ability to respond to emergency calls including fires and fire alarms, emergency
medical calls, hazardous conditions, and other emergency situations.
• Ability to perform firefighting duties, perform rescue activities, provide
emergency medical care, and stabilize hazardous situations.
• Ability to operate and maintain firefighting equipment and tools.
• Assists in the maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment.
• Attends ongoing training classes and drills.
• Performs fire prevention duties as assigned.
• Ability to perform clean-up and salvage operations.
• Must be proficient in the use of extrication equipment, including Jaws-of-Life,
for extractions.
• Works in areas with regular hazards, such as: fire, explosions, hazardous
chemicals, fire gases, traffic, dogs, hysterical relatives, unfamiliar surroundings
and electricity.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the prevention and suppression of
fires.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city and the location of important buildings,
hydrants and water mains.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and local ordinances.
• Knowledge of first aid and skill in its application.
• Ability to deal tactfully, fairly and courteously with the public.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to remain alert at all times and to react quickly and calmly in
emergencies, to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable
courses of action.
• Ability to perform physical activities of strength and agility.
HOURS OF WORK, SUPERVISORY RFSPONSIBILI'IY AND ACCOUNTABILI'IY REQUIREMENTS:
• Shift work as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays; subject to
emergency call-out.
• No supervisory responsibilities.
• Generally reports to the officer in charge.
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
This is a non-supervisory position in the protection of life and property through
activities of fire suppression and fire prevention. Assigned duties are performed in
accordance with city ordinances, State statutes, Federal laws and departmental
rules and regulations. A supervisor regularly checks work performed and gives
specific instruction as required. Work is evaluated through results by the
examination of reports, personal instructions and work records.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Very Heavy Work requiring exertion of 200
pounds of force occasionally, 100 pounds of force frequently, and 50 pounds of force
constantly in the performance of fire suppression duties, to assist injured persons,
and to use emergency equipment and related fire apparatus. Employee is regularly
required to use hands and fingers to grasp, carry, or feel, reach with hands and
arms, climb, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, push, pull, lift,
talk, smell, and hear. Must be able to drive and operate emergency vehicles,
including the ability to operate a manual transmission.
