Firefighter

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, responds to emergency calls for service, including fire, rescue and emergency medical services; participates in fire code enforcement, public education and fire station and equipment maintenance activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provides rescue and fire suppression; performs emergency medical and first aid services.
· Operates fire apparatus to respond to emergency service calls.
· Prepares activity reports.
· Conducts vehicle and equipment checks.
· Maintains the assigned fire station; performs general building and grounds maintenance as necessary.
· May serve as an acting Fire Engineer as necessary.
· Conducts station tours for the public, school and community demonstrations and programs.
· Participates in required training sessions.
· Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
· Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge:
· City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
· Modern municipal fire administration and emergency service principles, practices and techniques.
· Modern firefighting methods and techniques.
· Modern fire prevention and fire control practices.
· Water rescue methods and techniques.
· Methods, techniques and equipment for emergency medical services.
· Safe work practices and procedures.
· Texas Fire Commission mandates.
· National fire standards.
· Texas local government codes.
· Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.

Skill in:
· Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
· Operating and maintaining various fire apparatus and equipment.
· Using hand tools.
· Understanding and applying City policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
· Explaining City policies and procedures.
· Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
· Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent; AND graduation from an accredited fire academy; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: TCFP Intermediate Fire certification. Intermediate EMT certification. Possession of a valid Class B Texas Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed both in an indoor and outdoor work environment. May have exposure to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. May be required to climb ladders. May be required to work in confined spaces. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 150 pounds.

Full time position. The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.