Firefighter

Job Description

Job Summary

Under supervision, provides service delivery in mitigation, response, control, and recovery of fire

related emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, emergency medical services, and other

emergent and non-emergent tasks inherent to the fire service necessary to protect life and

property. Performs related work as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to all City policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook, in particular:

o Attendance Policy

o All Safety Policies and Procedures

o Appropriate business casual attire for office personnel and proper uniform attire for

those departments that are so designated (Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments);

• Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical services calls, and water related incidents related

to the delivery of services as directed by the department.

• Performs fire suppression including rescue, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, and other related

tasks associated with suppression activities.

• Engages in the delivery of emergency medical services in a pre-hospital environment at a level

determined by the department and provides other functions associated with an emergency

medical system.

• Works in an outdoor environment subject to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and

intermittent exposure to other hostile environments, confined spaces, and noise intensity.

• Maintains intense physical activity over prolonged periods of time including, but not limited to,

standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, swimming, moving, and lifting extremely heavy

objects, and deployment of equipment during emergencies.

• Inspects, cleans, and maintains apparatus, equipment, quarters, and grounds.

• Conducts inspections of businesses, facilities, and related sites to ensure compliance with

applicable laws and/or standards.

• Engages in hydrant inspection and maintenance.

• Participates in and conducts training classes as determined by the department.

• Participates in physical fitness training as directed by the department to improve or maintain

an effective level of performance.

• May be required to assume a position of Driver/Engineer in any capacity as directed by the

department.

• Performs all other duties, assignments, and tasks as assigned.

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Full-time