Respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls, extinguish or controls fires or other hazards
Select, drag, lift and carry hose and nozzle depending on type and size of fire and apply a stream of water or chemicals onto fire.
Position, raise and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to rescue individuals from burning structures and emergency situations.
Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using appropriate tools and equipment.
Protect property from water and smoke by use of positive or negative pressure ventilation, waterproof salvage covers and property removal.
Administer emergency medical care to injured persons and those overcome by fire and smoke.
Respond to paged calls for service as required by department policy/regulations all hours other than their normal working hours or vacation.
Works standby/duty crew as needed.
Maintain fire apparatus, equipment, stations and grounds
Inspect, maintain and repair, as necessary, all firefighting and safety equipment.
Conduct tests on equipment as required.
Complete proper check lists, maintains appropriate maintenance records and reports damaged or improperly functioning equipment.
Attend regular and assigned training sessions to maintain and upgrade firefighting skills.
Participate in drills, demonstrations and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, emergency medical procedures, fire prevention, rescue techniques, and firefighting techniques.
Perform as driver/operator of fire apparatus.
Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment in a safe and proper manner following department procedures and regulations.
Maintain vehicle and equipment in safe operational condition according to department procedures.
Respond to emergency medical calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured.
Determine nature and extent of injury or illness and establishes priority for appropriate emergency care.
Assist in the removal of persons from life threatening situations. Utilizes manual and powered rescue equipment to extricate persons trapped. Utilizes the prescribed techniques and appliances for removing the victims safely.
Conduct safety inspections and pre-fire planning of commercial buildings as part of a team under the supervision of superior officer.
Knowledgeable of fire and building codes to recognize possible violations.
Participate in pre-fire planning of target hazards within the jurisdiction by inspecting, developing and updating building layout records, hazard inventory and other planning tasks for possible future firefighting operations.
Participates in public education demonstrations, expositions and presentations.
Provide a variety of public safety, community, municipal services and miscellaneous tasks to ensure the effective and prompt delivery of services. These services and tasks may include follow up on nuisance complaints, animal control, control of recovered property, and enforcement of various ordinances.
Other duties as assigned.
Desired QualificationsSuccessful completion of Minnesota Firefighter I course from a technical or community college.
Medical training, e.g., First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician.
Vision, Hearing, Smell and Speech
Must meet DOT standard, which includes20/40 vision with or without corrective lenses
Ability to distinguish red, green and amber
Ability to hear a forced whisper at a minimum distance of five feet
Must be able to identify the presence of smoke or chemicals by smell in accordance with NFPA 1582.9.5 and/or OSHA standards.
Must be able to communicate in emergent situations via portable two-way radio and/or person-to-person in a calm, descriptive and articulate manner
Lifting and Carrying RequirementsMust be able to perform the following while wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA.Ground to Waist Level – 100 pounds
Waist to Shoulder Level – 50 pounds
Above Shoulders – 35 pounds
Walking and/or Mobility Requirements
Must be able to perform the following while wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA.Must be able to walk (forward, backwards, and laterally) and crawl while carrying or lifting.
Must be able to ascend and descend stairs and ladders while carrying heavy loads.
Must be able to balance and possess the ability to steady oneself and keep from falling when walking, standing, crouching, crawling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
Must be able to work in confined spaces.
Must be capable of:Reaching (extending hands or arms in any direction)
Handling (seizing, holding grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands while carrying items of substantial weight (i.e., fans, rescue equipment, foam containers, ladders, and using axes, sledgehammers, hydrant wrenches, pulling ladder halyards or using rope to lift heavy items, dragging victims and hose lines)
Fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with the fingers while manipulating items such as SCBA valves, apparatus controls, small monitoring equipment, alarm panel controls. Must be able to use rope and tie knots.)
Feeling (must be able to discriminate differences in items by feeling. Must be able to determine the difference between hot and cold by touch. Must be able to feel a patient’s pulse.)
Must be capable of applying a leg lock with the left and right leg upon a ground ladder to provide a safe anchor when doing fire operations.
Work Environment
In emergency situations, work may involve considerable personal danger.
Work both Indoors and outdoors.
Work in extreme cold and/or extreme variations in temperature, where the temperature is sufficiently low to cause marked bodily discomfort
Work in extreme heat and/or extreme variations in temperature, where the temperature is sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort.
Encounter wet conditions and high humidity where atmospheric conditions have a moisture content sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort.
Encounter noise and/or vibration exceeding 80 decibels, constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction.
Encounter a variety of physical hazards, including but not limited to, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, working on high places, bodies of water, exposure to radiant energy, explosives, toxic chemicals, and biological agents.