POSITION OBJECTIVES

Under the general supervision of departmental superiors, incumbent is responsible for combating and extinguishing fires, maintaining fire rescue and medical equipment and apparatus, responding to and providing first aid and/or basic life support, and maintaining quarters. Work may be performed under situations extremely hazardous to personal health and safety. Work is reviewed through evaluations and daily feedback.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Responds to emergencies with a fire or rescue unit.
2. Answers medical emergencies, as a basic or advanced life support/transport unit.
3. Removes, extracts, and rescues persons from danger.
4. Recognizes acute symptoms requiring immediate care; administers life-saving rescue procedures to injured or afflicted persons.
5. Performs salvage operations including throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, removing debris, and placing smoke ejectors. Performs fire company inspections, and pre-fire planning.
6. Connects hose to hydrants and pumps; joins hose sections and connects nozzles to hose; enters burning buildings with or without hose lines; operates nozzles.
7. Operates hand fire extinguishers and similar equipment in extinguishing fires; raises and climbs ladders; ventilates buildings to remove smoke and toxic gases.
8. Makes daily inspections of apparatus and equipment and notifies supervisor of defects; performs cleaning and maintenance tasks in and about assigned station.
9. Aids in the mitigation of other emergencies as directed by supervisor.
10. Attends instruction sessions in firefighting methods; equipment operation, rescue procedures, emergency medical procedures, hazardous materials mitigation, and related subjects.
11. Recognizes hazardous material situations; makes identification of unknown substances through the use of specialized charts, tables, and testing equipment; sets up decontamination procedures; assists State agencies in the removal/disposal of hazardous material.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma, GED, or other certificate of competency. Must possess the following: a State of Florida firefighter certification as certified by the Division of State Fire Marshal, a valid Florida Emergency Medical Technician certification issued by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance (Paramedic Preferred) and possession of and ability to maintain a valid Florida driver's license. A valid State of Florida pump operator certification by the Bureau of Fire Standards & Training is preferred. May be required to enroll in the Paramedic Program within three (3) years. Applicant must be nicotine free and conform to the current tattoo policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and apparatus used in firefighting.
• Knowledge of basic life support techniques at EMT level or above.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical principles.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern firefighting techniques.
• Knowledge of City streets and building locations.
• Ability to perform physically demanding and strenuous tasks under hazardous conditions.
• Ability to deal effectively with citizens affected by emergency circumstances.
• Ability to operate fire and rescue equipment safely.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to keep simple records and make reports.
• Skill in the use of basic firefighting and emergency medical treatment equipment and techniques.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
• Ability to communicate concisely both orally and written.
• Heavy (over 45 pounds) lifting and carrying.
• Use of fingers, use of hands.
• Reaching, climbing, pulling, pushing.
• Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, crawling, jumping, stooping, running.
• Smelling.
• Driving and equipment operation.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works inside and outside in various weather conditions including: noise, dust, chemicals, solvents, grease or oils, electrical energy, slippery surfaces.
• Works above and below ground level.
• Heights.
• Works in water.
• Works in extreme heat, in extremely hazardous and stressful conditions, with blood, and in and around ill people.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL DESIGNATION

This position is designated as Essential Personnel. Essential Personnel are those who serve in job functions that are essential to the City’s operations and/or its citizens and which are required to be maintained during any severe weather or other emergency condition. Essential Personnel may be required to report to or remain at work during any event deemed to be an emergency by the City of South Daytona.