This position is responsible for performing fire suppression, emergency rescue, and other emergency response duties.
Examples of Duties
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents and uses skills to evaluate and carry out actions to most efficiently control the emergency at hand. • Performs emergency scene Incident Command System roles as assigned. • Responds to natural and man-made disasters; participates in emergency response activities. • Maintains proficiency by completing required training; maintains all required certifications. • Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles. • Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies aboard emergency vehicles; conducts regular inspections. • Performs driver operator assignments of emergency apparatus. • Completes required reports detailing fire and medical incident responses. • Performs acting Fire Captain duties when assigned. • Provides fire prevention information to the public; assists in teaching fire safety classes; provides tours of the fire station. • Performs inspections and pre-incident planning for city businesses. • Completes fire hydrant flow tests. • Performs housekeeping, grounds keeping, and building maintenance duties. • Performs related duties.
Minimum Qualifications
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. • Must meet the medical and physical criteria as specified in the department’s Health and Fitness policy. • Obtain and maintain certification as a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B), or meet the State of North Dakota EMT-B requirements within two years of employment. • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with having had a similar position for one to three years. • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota (or state equivalent) for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.