GENERAL PURPOSE
Respond
to fire alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and
property; and, participate in fire prevention, training
activities, and station and equipment maintenance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive
general supervision from a Fire Captain. Exercise no
supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as
illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties
does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
· Responds
to alarms with the fire company; connects and lay hose
lines; enters burning areas or buildings with hose lines;
assists in operating nozzles and directing a stream of water
on fires; carries and operates chemical fire extinguishers;
raises, lowers, and climbs ladders; makes forcible entry
into building when necessary; analyzes fire and emergency
situations and adopt effective courses of action and
retains presence of mind in emergency situations
· Administers
first aid; assists in rescue operations. As directed,
ventilates buildings; assists in overhauling, salvage, and
clean up operations
· Cleans
and services fire fighting and emergency medical equipment;
inspects and tests equipment carried on fire trucks
· Studies
Fire Department rules and regulations, fire hazards, and
fire fighting techniques; attends drills and staff training
activities
· Maintains
awareness of City geography and the water system
· May
perform paramedic duties as required; administers advanced
life support procedures to persons suffering medical
emergencies; checks and maintains medical equipment and drug
supplies
· May
operate motor driven equipment, including fire trucks,
automobiles and rescue and supply trucks
· Assists
paramedics at medical emergencies; applies techniques for
the control of bleeding; utilizes immobilization techniques
to stabilize patient
·
Assists in the
maintenance of clean and orderly conditions in and about
fire station
· Serves
on special duty at public gatherings
· Participates
in fire inspections and other fire prevention activities
· Gives
demonstrations, classes, and training to the public
· Investigates
causes of fire
· Serves
as Fire Engineer as necessary
· Understands
and acts in accordance with departmental policies, rules,
instructions, and written material in the field of fire
fighting
· Operates
a variety of fire fighting equipment
· Demonstrates
physical aptitude as required
· Operates
and maintain voice radio equipment
· Performs
related duties, as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School
Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by college level courses
in fire science, fire administration, or a related field.
Possession of an appropriate certificate of completion from
the Firefighter Recruit Academy. Possession of a State of
Arizona Firefighter II Certificate. Possession of a valid
EMT certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an
appropriate valid Hazardous Materials First Responder or
Hazardous Materials Technician Certificate. Possession of,
or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Paramedic
certificate may be required for some positions. Possession
of an appropriate, valid Arizona driver's license.
Successful completion of the Firefighter Recruit Academy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and
procedures of modern fire fighting; fire apparatus,
equipment, tools, devices, facilities, and
their proper use and maintenance requirements.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical
and mental demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by employees to perform the essential
functions of this class successfully. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of
this class, employees regularly are required to sit; talk or
hear, in person and by telephone, use hands repetitively to
handle, feel or operate equipment; and reach with hands and
arms. Employees are required to walk, stoop, climb, stand
and exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in
excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, use of both eyes, ability to adjust focus and to
distinguish basic colors and/or shades.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of
the this class, employees regularly are required to use oral
communication skills; read and interpret data, information
and documents; analyze and solve problems; interact with the
general public, contractors, engineers, public agencies,
employees , and others who may be encountered during the
course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The
work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The
employee spends substantial time in the field and is subject
to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection
from weather. Position may be subject to extreme heat or
cold for periods of more than one hour. Position is subject
to hazards: Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical
current, exposure to chemicals, etc. Position is subject to
atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases,
or poor ventilation. Position is required to wear
respirator to complete a portion of its position
accountabilities.
FLSA
Status: Non-Exempt
Revised: 10/05
