Firefighter I

After the initial training period schedule is 48 hours on/96 hours off.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision to respond to fire alarm and other emergency calls to protect life and property; to render first aid and lifesaving techniques; and to participate in fire prevention programs and inspections station and apparatus maintenance and training activities

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Respond to alarms and assist in the suppression of structural residential commercial industrial chemical petroleum and vehicle fires.
• Perform fire control activities and utilize strategies in the areas of victim rescue entry exposure tactics ventilation fire containment and extinguishment and salvage work; lay and connect hose; and various fire apparatus equipment tools and devices; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders; ventilate burning structures; make forcible entries and evacuate occupants.
• Operate a variety of apparatus equipment tools devices and vehicles including lifting hoisting spreading and pulling equipment foam and additive proportions fuel and oil pumps building heating and cooling systems cutting boring and sawing tools lighting lifting and air moving equipment appliances elevators fire protection and escape systems radio equipment and meters all types of portable fire extinguishers pike poles hand lines salvage covers forcible entry tools emergency medical equipment and other rescue equipment.
• Conduct fire prevention inspections of dwellings public assemblies and commercial industrial and governmental buildings and other public establishments to ensure compliance with codes and regulations pertaining to fire safety; identify common special structural and panic hazards and recommend pre-fire planning; issue orders to comply with codes; inspect and test fire protection systems; examine the storage handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids and other hazardous materials; make recommendations regarding correction of hazards.
• Conduct daily inspections of condition and readiness of equipment; clean wash and service equipment; inspect test and maintain equipment and pump motors including nozzles appliances fittings hydrants fire extinguishers hand and power tools ropes emergency lighting equipment generators rescue and first aid and related equipment; flow-test hydrants.
• Operate fire trucks rescue units and other apparatus and equipment.
• Respond to miscellaneous emergencies including rescues hazardous materials flooding and natural disasters; respond to non-emergency situations including false fire alarms elderly assists vehicle and residential lockouts and other non-emergency situations.
• Respond to emergency medical incidents; analyze patient needs and administer first aid until relived by proper medical personnel; apply techniques for the control of bleeding; utilize immobilization techniques to stabilize patient.
• Drive and operate equipment under limited conditions.
• Perform cleaning salvage and overhaul work following fire; prepare apparatus and equipment for further alarms.
• Participate in periodic testing of pumps ladders and other apparatus and equipment.
• Participate in fire drills; attend continuing and advanced training sessions which include firefighting techniques emergency medical care and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.
• Assist in the investigation of fires; collect and preserve evidence; secure fire scene and control traffic.
• Assist in the maintenance of the fire station and grounds; maintain inventories of apparatus equipment and supplies; recommend purchase of firefighting equipment physical fitness apparatus and station appliances.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties including maintaining proper records and documentation on all job-related activities functions apparatus and equipment preparing reports forms recommendations and other required administrative procedures.
• Respond to complaints and requests for information from the public; engage in public information activities.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: One year of experience working with the public.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid Utah Drivers License
• Valid Emergency Medical Technician Basic certification.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Hazardous Material Awareness and Operations and Utah State Firefighter I and II certification within one year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles practices and procedures of modern firefighting.
• Purposes uses and operating characteristics of a variety of apparatus equipment tools devices and vehicles used in firefighting rescue and medical assistance operations.
• Fire hazards and related prevention and abatement methods.
• Procedures methods and techniques of emergency medical services including basic first aid and CPR.
• Local geography including the location of water mains hydrants major fire hazards of the City and City streets.
• Operational characteristics of fire suppression and prevention apparatuses pumps tools and equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in fire prevention and suppression and victim rescue.
• Basic principles of mechanics hydraulics and mathematics related to firefighting duties.
• Fire prevention suppression and victim rescue tactics and strategy.
• Hazardous materials chemical chain reactions and fire behavior.
• Pertinent Federal State and local laws codes and regulations.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill with:

• Operating a variety of firefighting and emergency response equipment safely and effectively.
• Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
• Operating a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

• Perform at required EMS technical rope rescue and hazardous material operation levels.
• Conduct fire inspections and perform code enforcement work.
• Participate in preliminary fact-finding inspections and investigations including evidence gathering and preservation.
• Observe and record findings during inspections.
• Interpret and apply policies procedures laws codes and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Read understand and apply technical firefighting materials and concepts.
• Read and interpret blueprints and site maps.
• Respond quickly to changing situations under stressful emergency conditions.
• Demonstrate physical endurance agility strength and stamina in the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions; think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.
• Exercise good judgment flexibility creativity and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit stand walk run kneel crouch stoop squat crawl twist climb and lift 125 lbs.; exposure to cold fire heat smoke noise outdoors vibration confining workspace chemicals explosive materials mechanical hazards and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for shift work.