Volunteer Fire Station Support Technician

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

**THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION ONLY. $5 STIPENED PER COUNTY GUIDELINES**

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Respond to Dorcas Fire Station 41 or 42 to provide station-based support for emergency response.
• Performs non-certified, station-based firefighting support duties, to include, moving, parking, testing and/or operating fire apparatus for storage, refueling and/or inspection; operating and testing radio equipment; operating, testing and maintaining firefighting tools; fire hose inspection; air bottle refill and system inspection; opening and closing fire hydrants for flow testing and/or mapping fire hydrants; emergency medical care, and stabilizing hazardous situations for firefighters and visitors to the fire station; fire station security and maintenance; report writing and logistics log maintenance; gym equipment maintenance; other duties as assigned; additional details below:
• Implements actions necessary to save lives and property at fire station.
• Assist in maintaining station safety for all personnel and visitors.
• Drives/operates fire department apparatus to inspect, test, refuel, deliver or other assignments.
• Operates and maintains firefighting equipment and tools for inspection.
• Assists in the maintenance and coordination of repair of fire apparatus and equipment.
• Attends ongoing training classes and drills; maintains required certifications.
• Assists with documentation and control of Dorcas Fire District and County assets.
• Completes required reports and paperwork for incidents and logistics.
• Performs fire prevention duties as assigned.
• Maintains adequate inventory; restocks as needed.
• Assists in refilling air bottles and coordinating hydro-testing.
• Assists in coordinating bunker gear and all protective gear inspection per appropriate schedule.
• Assists in maintaining fire hydrant accountability, testing and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age. Requires a good driving record.

Licenses and/or Certifications: Requires a valid driver license. Certification in CPR is required within 6 months of appointment. Requires training and/or certification in at least one area of mission support within two (2) months of appointment. Examples include, but are not limited to, Fire Truck Inspection and Maintenance, Fire Truck System Testing, Radio Communications Specialist, Fire Tool Technician, Fire Hydrant Mapping and Flow Testing, Fire Hose Inspection, Air Bottle Technician, Firefighter Rehab Technician, Fire Station Security and Maintenance Technician. Report Writing, Logistics, Gym Equipment Technician, etc.

*Must live between Western Escambia and Eastern Bay County boundaries to include Washington and Holmes Counties.*

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements & Abilities

• Must meet medical and physical standards as established.
• Requires exertion upwards of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 25 pounds of force constantly in the performance of station support duties, care of injured persons, and the use/inspection of emergency and related fire equipment.
• May need to traverse irregular, uneven, and/or erratically moving surfaces infrequently.
• Requires the ability to work overhead and to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like.
• Must always maintain composure in response to emergency situations.
• This position requires exposure to situations typical of office, warehouse and garage duties. Requires exposure to outside atmospheric conditions on occasion.
• Must be able to move about on hands, knees, and feet. The ability to grasp, pull, pinch, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands is required.
• May require ability to read gauges and use computational math in certain situations.
• Ability to communicate and interpret information through phone or two-way radio.