Firefighter

JOB
Under general supervision, controls & extinguishes fires, protects life & property, & maintains all fire equipment. Receives & responds to fire alarms & other emergency calls performing the necessary functions & operations to efficiently handle any fire ground situation. Performs fire inspections & pre-fire planning. Minor vehicle & equipment maintenance, & other related tasks as assigned. Reports to the Fire Rescue Captain and/or Lancaster County Fire Rescue Director within the established chain of command.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Receives and responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls performing the necessary functions and operations to efficiently handle any fireground situation. Performs fire inspections and pre-fire planning. Minor vehicle and equipment maintenance, and other related tasks. Reports to the Lancaster County Fire Service Director through the established chain of command.