Abrar Admin

City of Desoto

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<div><div><b>Our Core Values</b><br>
 We LOVE DeSoto<br>
<ul><li>L- We lift up our community</li><li>O- We take ownership of our collective performance</li><li>V- We value and respect all employees</li><li>E- We empower employees to grow</li></ul></div><div><br>
The purpose of this position is to provide fire suppression, rescue and emergency services. This is accomplished by responding to calls for service; providing emergency medical care; responding to hazardous materials scenes; completing firefighting and rescue activities; assisting with fire investigations; providing public education; and conducting pre-fire planning and safety surveys. Other duties include maintaining equipment and fire stations; conducting tours; inspecting fire hydrants; and inspecting equipment.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Specific Duties and Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Completes fire suppression activities by driving assigned apparatus to and from emergencies; laying and connecting hoses; maintaining pumping apparatus; ventilating structures; searching for hidden fires; operating hose lines; climbing ladders; searching for victims; and eliminating the possibility of rekindling.
</li><li>Provides emergency medical services by answering calls and responding to requests for service; extricating victims from accident scenes; lifting and transporting patients; checking vital signs; and providing life support and emergency medical treatment.
</li><li>Educates the public by providing instruction on fire prevention; overseeing fire drills; conducting fire station tours; facilitating first aid classes; conducting fire safety surveys; developing pre-fire plans; and answering general questions.
</li><li>Maintains the fire station by cleaning the facility; maintaining the grounds; completing preventive maintenance and repairs on the facility and apparatus; cleaning, inspecting and replacing hoses, inspecting equipment and apparatus; and maintaining protective equipment.
</li><li>Assists with fire investigations by reviewing information and preserving evidence.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>High School graduation or equivalent</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials
</li><li>Ability to obtain Paramedic Certification within 18 months of employment and retain while employed
</li><li>Ability to obtain Basic Firefighter Certification / EMT within 18 months of employment and retain while employed
</li><li>Ability to successfully complete the written exam, rigorous physical agility, psychological and polygraph testing, and additional background screening and investigation
</li><li>Ability to alphabetize and numerically sequence materials</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

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