Volunteer Firefighter

Description

Job Summary
The Volunteer Firefighter performs activities required to protect life and property by engaging in firefighting,administering basic first aid, and providing other assistance as required.
The Volunteer responds to emergency fire calls, as well as accidents, man-made and natural disasters, bomb threats, public search and rescue, and emergency medical calls.

Examples of Duties

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements:
Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
Experience Required:
Most skills and abilities required to perform this job in an effective and efficient mannerare acquired through training and job experience. Volunteer employees receive immediate supervision fromsuperiors, usually with detailed instructions. Tasks requiring established regulations and procedures are reviewedfor accuracy.
Must obtain Firefighter 1 certification and a minimum of Emergency Medical Responder within the first two (2) years of service.

Supplemental Information

Primary Work Location:
Fire Station. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inoutside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precariousplaces; is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or causticchemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate,except during certain firefighting activities when the noise levels may be loud.
Employee may be exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens. Hepatitis B Vaccination is available.