Fire Fighter

General Purpose: Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials management, and some fire prevention inspections and educational duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. May help coordinate, instruct, or supervise the work of volunteer firefighters, new recruits, or other part-time department personnel, as assigned.

Performs emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required. Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment, extinguishment tasks and overhaul/salvage tasks. Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment. Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs major and minor repairs to departmental equipment. Participates in fire drills and attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials management, and related subjects. Participates in Physical Fitness program. Participates in the inspection of existing buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs. Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication equipment. Assists in the maintenance of fire hydrants, including ensuring they have adequate flow. Cleans, paints, numbers, and records measurements for hydrants. Enters fire reports and volunteer response records in the computer. Provides fire education programs and safety presentations. Gives tours of station.

Applications are being accepted at City Hall.