PART-TIME FIRE FIGHTER
City of Riverview
Department of Fire/EMS

Position Title: Firefighter
Starting Wage: $15.00/hour

Position Summary:

As a Firefighter with the City of Riverview, members will perform all duties of a firefighter under close supervision of senior firefighters and Command Officers. These duties may include, but not limited to:

 Responding to a wide variety of emergencies.
 Protecting the life and property of others.
 Perform all aspects of fire suppression and overhaul.
 Clean, operate, and maintain a variety of equipment.
 Perform rescue operations in a variety of conditions.
 Work with the public on fire prevention.
 Work with other agencies within the city and outside of your jurisdiction.
 Drive a city vehicle in both emergency and non-emergency circumstances.
 Complete reports.
 Attend training classes.
 Drive or attend on ambulance calls.
 Fulfill all of the requirements of probations as set forth in Policy 400.0 – Probationary Period

Desired Qualities:

Given the varied duties and responsibilities of a firefighter, both physical and mental, the desired qualifications are also varied. The following is a list of some of the desired qualities:

 High school diploma with college preferred.
 An interest in and an aptitude for firefighting and emergency medicine.
 The ability to physically perform demanding tasks under stressful circumstances.
 The ability to read and understand technical materials.
 The ability to handle and operate technical equipment.
 The ability to work well with others including peers and authority and maintain a courteous relationship with the general public.
 Maintain good physical and mental health.