FIREFIGHTER/MINIMUM EMT

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This position is a frontline entry level, probationary, public safety

position requiring abilities in firefighting, rescue, fire prevention

and EMS under the responsibility of the direct supervisor. Work of the

Firefighter EMT, AEMT or Paramedic involves responsibility for the

protection of life and property damage, maintaining departmental

equipment, facilities, as well as promoting fire prevention practices

and other pertinent safety information to the public. Work is performed

using the application of standard firefighting and EMS techniques within

the policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, rules and regulations.

Major Areas of Responsibility: Completion of needed qualifications to

meet the minimum Job Performance Requirements for NFPA 1001 Standard for

Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Firefighter I. Performs

firefighting activities including driving departmental vehicles,

operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire

combat, containment and extinguishment tasks. Performs EMS activities,

to include patient care and/or transport. Participates in fire drills,

attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials,

and related subjects. Receives and relays all emergent and non-emergent

communications. Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants,

and other structures in support of fire prevention and/or building code

compliance programs. Maintains departmental equipment, apparatus and

facilities. Performs general maintenance and upkeep of departmental

facilities and equipment. Assists in developing plans for special

assignments such as emergency preparedness, training programs,

firefighting, hazardous materials, communications, and EMS. Assist with

presentation of programs to the community on safety, EMS, and fire

prevention topics. Performs salvage and over-haul operations. Prepares,

maintains and submits for review various reports necessary to

departmental operations in accordance with departmental policies and

procedures regarding patient care report documentation, to include

reports on EMS runs. Performs all other related duties as assigned.