Job Type:
Department:
Fire
Salary Range:
$54,454.83 - $68,666.50
Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for performing firefighting work and be the designated operator of fire apparatus and other equipment during emergency situations and combating fires. An employee in this class is responsible for safely driving and operating fire apparatus during emergency situations. Emphasis of the work is on equipment operation, determining water pressure rates for fire hoses, size of fire hoses required, and use of ladders, hand tools, and cutting tools. This employee is a Firefighter and retains the requirement to serve in the absence of a supervisor since the position may work up or down the command structure as the need arises. The employee also responds to emergency medical calls, provides emergency medical services, participates in training classes, and cleans fire equipment and station house. Work standards and procedures are well established and understood; however, significant independence of action and judgment are required during a fire or emergency medical call. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Fire Lieutenant or Captain and is evaluated through observation, reports, and discussion regarding effectiveness of performance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED equivalency; and three (3) years of experience with a Firefighter Level II certification; a Firefighter/EMT who has successfully completed their probationary period; Obtained the rank of Senior Firefighter.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid Class B driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE IFSAC OR PRO-BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

Firefighter Level II
Certification at Hazmat Operations Level
Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification
Driver Operator Pumps
Driver Operator Aerials

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the City’s geography, street locations and hydrant locations.
Knowledge of current firefighting practices and procedures.
Knowledge of the operation of and maintenance requirements of fire equipment, pumps, hose pressures and other aspects of operating one or more variations of fire trucks.
Knowledge of firefighting hazards and related safety precautions.
Skills in operating apparatus such as trucks, pumps, levers, hoses, radios and other apparatus.
Skills in using firefighting tools and equipment such as a pry bar, axe, hose, nozzles, air packs, fans, shovels, rakes, sledgehammers, jaws-of-life, defibrillator, engine trucks and others.
Ability to navigate to a fire scene with the shortest and most expedient route possible using knowledge of streets and GPS equipment.
Ability to operate and maintain various motorized fire equipment; ability to determine hose size, pump pressures, and water flow rates required to use in specific firefighting situations.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with members of the squad, company, station house and the general public.
Ability to present fire prevention/safety training to school age children through senior citizens.
Ability to represent the city fire department in a positive manner.

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