Fire Engineer

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General Statement of DutiesPerforms responsible fire suppression and incident response activities including operating fire apparatus and participating in firefighting.Distinguishing Features of the ClassAn employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression, incident response personnel, and operations at the fire station. The employee participates in incident response, including emergency medical service, operation of fire apparatus, firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials response/mitigation, and equipment and facilities maintenance. The employee also participates in incidence response and fire suppression training. Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire suppression and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment, and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. The ability to make effective decisions under pressure is required in all aspects of work, particularly in operating apparatus during fire response. 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.FLSA StatusThis is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime and compensatory time in accordance with Town policy.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responds to alarms and participates in incidence response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required.Responds to and participates in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents.Responds to emergency medical incidents and provides EMT services.Responds to and provides technical rescue services.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.Inspects station and equipment for proper appearance and condition.Performs maintenance and cleaning of fire apparatus, equipment, station building, hydrants, hose lines, and related facilities, equipment, and supplies.Assists with the preparation of fire reports; participates in special projects as required.Participates in in-service training programs.Participates in fire prevention inspections and pre-incident surveys.May perform special assignments or projects requiring the leadership or coordination of others such as SCBA maintenance and repair, radio equipment maintenance and repair, building maintenance, hydrant maintenance, hose line testing and maintenance, etc. Performs related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must be able to meet and maintain vehicle insurability with the Town of Nashville.Must be able to wear proper safety equipment as determined by the Fire Chief in accordance with established OSHA regulations.Must possess a valid class B North Carolina driver’s license upon appointment.Must possess the following certifications upon appointment: NC FirefighterNC Hazardous Material OperationsNC EMT-BasicNC Emergency Vehicle Driver NC Driver Operator PumpsNC Driver Operator Aerials NC Technical Rescuer NC Technical Rescuer VehicleMust obtain the following certification classes when offered internally. Car Passenger Safety Seat Technician NC Technical Rescuer Trench NC Technical Rescuer Confined Space NC Technical Rescuer Structural Collapse