Essential Functions (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do any listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

      Lays and connects hose, holds nozzles and directs water streams, raises and climbs ladders and uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment at the scenes of fires.

      Performs salvage operations.

      Administers EMS to injured persons, frequently using advanced techniques to restore cardiopulmonary functions.

      Participates in fire drills and attends classes in firefighting, EMS and related duties.

      Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of the Fire Department property.

      Inspects commercial and noncommercial buildings.

      Attends public gatherings to ensure observance of fire safety requirements; conducts public education classes as required.

      Operates motor vehicle equipment.

      Operates pumps and associated equipment.

      Troubleshoots equipment failures and communicates information to mechanic and Fleet Services personnel.

      Conducts tours of station houses for scout, civic, and other interested groups.

      Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

      Strives to enhance internal and external customer service.

      Complies with the rules, policies and procedures as set forth by the District.

      Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

      Firefighting principles and practices.

      Emergency medical techniques.

      Fire salvage and overhaul operations.

Ability to:

      Work cooperatively with other employees and the public.

      Work at heights greater than ten (10) feet.

      Operate power driven machinery such as Hurst tools.

      Move objects which may vary in weight, short or long distances.

      Observe or monitor people’s behavior to assess patient condition.

      Communicate orally with customers, clients or the public in face-to-face, one-on-one settings.

      Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language.

      Tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing job duties.

      Work for long periods of time requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration.

      Rely on sense of sight and hearing to help determine the nature of an emergency and make operational decisions.

      Make life and death decisions during emergency situations.

      Comprehend and make inferences from written material in the English language.

      Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.

      Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

      Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of control mechanisms such as operating levers, pedals, and valves.

      Learn job related material through structured lecture and reading and through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place in both a classroom setting and in an on-the-job training setting.

      Observe or monitor objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.

      Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time to perform emergency medical services, or perform duties on the fire ground.

      Perform duties requiring frequent pulling of forty (40) pounds or more, such as removing hose from apparatus, pulling ceilings, starting power equipment, and opening doors on the apparatus.

      Lift arms above shoulder level to cut vent holes with an axe or to force entry into automobiles using specialized tools.

      Use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and protective clothing to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.

      Maintain “fit for duty” status.

Additional Requirements:

      Must attend the required annual training to maintain certifications of Emergency Medical Technician Basic.

      Some positions require the use of personal or District vehicles on District business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.

BENEFITS

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Retirement

Deferred Compensation

Supplemental Insurances Employee Sponsored

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off Buy Back Program

Post Employment Health Plan Employer Sponsored

Organizational Information

Established in 1984 and incorporated in 1992.  This special district is the largest to serve approximately 140 Square miles and approximately a population of 125,000, with a budget of over $50 million. Currently, the district has nine (9) fire stations with a tenth (10th) one in progress, and 235 authorized  full-time positions.