Firefighter

Position Summary Performs specialized emergency-response duties that may involve personal hazards. Responds to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous-material incidents, and technical-rescue emergencies; provides emergency medical services up to the employee's level of training; and maintains fire station property and equipment. Essential Duties and Job Functions • Respond to alarms with the fire company and lay and connect hose lines and nozzles. • Ventilate burning buildings using approved tools and positive-pressure fans. • Carry, place, and climb ground ladders to enter buildings and evacuate or rescue occupants. • Operate firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical equipment. • Assess patients, provide appropriate emergency medical care, and transport patients when required. • Perform routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of fire station property and equipment. • Remain available for emergency call-back as required. Qualifications and Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent. • Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council certification as Firefighter I and II. • Current Michigan Emergency Medical Technician Basic license. • Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test. • Valid driver's license. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.