Part-time Firefighter

JOB
1FIREFIGHTER_____________________________________________________________________________General Statement of DutiesPerforms firefighting work by combating fires and maintaining fire vehicles and related equipment.Distinguishing Features of the ClassThis position participates in the 24-hour operation of fire suppression and operations at the fire station subject to call-back response. Work involves preparing equipment for the support of fire suppression, fire preventions, hazardous materials, emergency medical assistance, equipment and vehicle maintenance. Work is performed under stressful emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazards.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties and Tasks• Respond to fire alarms with a company; lays and connects hose; holds nozzles and directs water streams; climbs ladders; uses chemical fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment• Ventilates burning buildings by opening windows and skylights or by cutting holes in roofs and floors• Provides medical assistance to fire victims or as fire responders to emergency situations, until arrival of county medical unit• Performs salvage operations such as applying salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris• Participates in fire drills and attends training classes in apparatus operation, firefighting, emergency medical and related subjects; studies assigned materials relating to firefighting and fire prevention• Inspects buildings and premises for familiarization; checks for fire hazards; participates in the inspection and maintenance of fire hydrants• Operates fire apparatus and assumes command of a fire company on an occasional basis when a company officer or captain supervisor is unavailable• Performs general maintenance and cleaning work in the upkeep of departmental apparatus, equipment, and structures; cleans kitchen, sleeping quarters, walls, and floors; washes, hang and dries hose; washes, cleans and polishes apparatus• Participates in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs including: training, participation in activities and operations in response to natural disasters, major accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials and other emergency situations.• Use departmental computer equipment to input, review and access records, information and other various data• Give tours of fire station facilities, demonstrate fire equipment and apparatus, and participate in other educational programs for various groups and general public pertaining to a variety of life safety topics• Perform inspection and maintenance on fire hydrants in accordance with internal standard operating procedures