Certified Firefighter I/Firefighter II Relief Driver

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1.Responds to calls or reports of actual, possible, or potential fire occurrences, fire alarms, motor vehicle accidents, explosions, uncontained hazardous/volatile/chemical contamination, airport emergency, or other property or life-threatening emergency conditions to suppress, control, remove, contain, or otherwise mitigate the situation; provides emergency support for medical emergencies; searches for and rescues victims; performs or supports the performance of various types of technical rescue operations.
2.Provides emergency and non-emergency incident responses such as public assistance and other service calls which include assistance to physically impaired, evaluation and minor repairs to fire and smoke detection equipment, assistance with pest removal.
3.Maintains patient information in accordance with the Town’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by Federal and State law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider.
4.Cleans, repairs and maintains station quarters and grounds.
5.Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on fire apparatus to ensure emergency readiness.
6.Cleans, maintains, tests and repairs fire department equipment to ensure emergency readiness.
7.Participates in drills and training sessions, or activities essential to maintaining a constant state of readiness and competency for all types of potential incidents.
8.Conducts public education training programs such as extinguisher usage, helmet and seatbelt usage, senior and child home safety concerns, child safety seat installation, general health and wellness issues and community awareness activities.
9.Performs equipment and station maintenance and repair duties; evaluates equipment readiness and equipment design, construction and adaptation in compliance with departmental goals and objectives within budgetary constraints.
10.Assists with fire cause determination activities.
11.Performs data entry and incident reports as assigned.
12.Conducts site visits to commercial and multiple dwelling occupancies within the City to maintain familiarity, evaluate potential code compliance and safety concerns, and assist the Fire Department with updating pre-fire planning information.
13.Inspects and tests fire hydrants and records flow information for Fire Department use.
14.Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority; follows all policies for reporting.
15.Provides written reports on any inspections and/or tests and makes recommendations to improve performance.
16.Provides public education in fire prevention, including giving talks, demonstrations, and presentations before community groups, schools, and other organizations and institution; conducts station tours; engages in prevention activities.
17.Interacts with businesses and citizens in the community. Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies such as fire departments, police departments, and sheriff’s departments.
18.Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
19.Works extended hours as required to accommodate needs of the department or organization, including attendance at or facilitation of evening or weekend meetings.
20.Responds to all fire and emergency medical calls and renders immediate, effective and appropriate medical treatment in accordance with the department’s medical protocols.
21.Administers emergency medical care as allowed.
22.Other duties as assigned.
23.Firefighter II/Relief Driver- Drivers and operates fire apparatus and equipment, in the absence of a promoted Engineer or as needed and assigned by shift commander.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of fire department rules and regulations, city ordinances, National Fire Protection Association Standards and Standard Fire Prevention code in addition to other Federal, State and local rules, regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials, and hazardous substance reference manuals.
• Knowledge of fire pumping, rescue and aerial apparatus.
• Skill in operating fire apparatus and pumping equipment, hydraulic, electric and pneumatic rescue and stabilization equipment.
• Skill in operating ladders, hose lines, two-way radios, cameras, atmospheric and chemical sampling equipment.
• Ability to obey and understand all traffic laws and regulations statutes governing operation of emergency vehicles.
• Knowledge of emergency medical and health techniques and methods in alignment with certifications/licenses held.
• Knowledge of rescue techniques appropriate to one’s specialty.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment purpose, use, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures associated with assigned tasks.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of specialized equipment and tools required for the position.
• Knowledge of the Town and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department specific documents.
• Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the Town.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
• Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.
• Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
• Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer software consistent for this position.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
• Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
• Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of Freedom of Information Act and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
• Firefighter II/Relief Driver- Knowledge of fire pumping, rescue, and aerial apparatus.
• Firefighter II/Relief Driver- Ability to obey and understand all traffic laws and regulations statutes governing operation of emergency vehicles.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Work may require working in dangerous, life threatening situations.
• Work in high places, open and/or confined spaces.
• Work is occasionally exposed moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; hazardous materials, and risk of vibration.
• Work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Work is occasionally exposed moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; hazardous materials, and risk of vibration.
• May be subject to extended periods of intense concentration in the assessment of emergency, personal and public safety, and health situations.
• May be subject to working extended periods ranging from 24 hours shifts or longer, and under fatigue and physical exhaustion.
• May be required to work in close proximity to multiple types of commercial and industrial machinery, and high voltage power/generation power sources.
• Work requires wearing specialized personal protective equipment.
• May be subject to exposure to blood/body fluids and infectious and communicable diseases.
• Work is primarily in the field.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• NCDOI, IFSAC, or National Pro-Board Firefighter Level I & II certified
• Hazardous Materials Operations Level 1
• NC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) B Certification
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
• NC Class C Driver’s License
• NC Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (Firefighter II/Relief Driver)
• NCDOI, IFSAC, or National Pro-Board Driver Operator Pumps (Firefighter II/Relief Driver)
• NC non-CDL Class B Driver’s License (Firefighter II/Relief Driver)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• NCDOI, IFSAC, or National Pro-Board Technical Rescuer
• NCDOI, IFSAC, or National Pro-Board Technical Rescuer Vehicle
• NC non-CDL Class A Driver’s License (Firefighter II/Relief Driver)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass background and criminal history checks.