A call firefighter is a homeowner or other resident just like you, has an interest in helping his or her neighbors whenever a fire, accident or other natural disaster strikes. As a paid-on-call department,
the Bondsville Fire Department depends upon the timely and determined response of these citizen members who
selflessly serve their community when the alarm sounds.
Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, a paid-on-call firefighter is responsible for answering calls,
and extinguishing fires, protecting life and property, operating and maintaining fire equipment, apparatus and quarters.
The position requires extensive training in the use of apparatus, tools, and equipment and the performance of hazardous
tasks under emergency conditions, which may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as smoke and cramped
surroundings, and in the inspections of buildings for fire hazards to prevent fires from starting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
While not all-inclusive, the following duties are normal for this position:
 Respond to fire and other emergency medical calls
 Drive and operate fire vehicles and equipment
 Select hose and nozzle depending on the type of fire and direct stream of water or chemical onto fire
 Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist individuals from burning
structures
 Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using an ax, chisel, crowbar, smoke ejectors and power
saws
 Administer first aid and or CPR to injured persons and those overcome by fire and smoke
 Communicate with supervisor during fire using portable two way radio
 Participate in drills, demonstrations, and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, and
fire fighting techniques
 Attend training courses, read and study assigned materials related to fire prevention, suppression, rescue,
training and public fire safety education
 Perform assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants
 Inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances
 Participate in public fire safety education
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Firefighting is very heavy work. You will be exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50
pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 40 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The job is performed both
indoors and outdoors in approximately equal amounts. Firefighters are occasionally exposed to hazards or
risk of bodily injury. They are also occasionally exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, and wet or humid conditions.
There is also occasional exposure to odors, toxic conditions, dust, poor ventilation, vibrations, and moderate noise.