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Firefighter

Hamilton Rural Fire District

PO Box 1994
Hamilton, MT 59840
406-459-3302


Description
Performs firefighting activities including, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
Performs emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required.
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes or controls fires as a member of a team under the supervision of an officer.
Selects, drags, lifts and carries hose and nozzle depending on the type of fire, and correctly applies a stream of water or chemicals onto the fire.
Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or assist individuals from burning structure.
Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using appropriate and available manual and power tools.
Protects property from smoke and water damage using positive pressure ventilation, salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants.
Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Able to communicate with two-way communications systems.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter


Requirements
Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with no specialized training.
(B) No specific work experience level required.
(C) Completion of the Recruit Fire Fighter Training Program.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(A) Working knowledge of driver safety; working knowledge of first aid;
(B) Ability to successfully learn the operation of the listed tools and equipment; Ability
to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques; Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke; Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public; Ability to meet the special requirements listed below.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(A) Must be twenty one (21) years of age or older at time of hire;
(B) Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Montana Driver's License without record of suspension or revocation in any state;
(C) No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years;
(D) Ability to read and write the English language; and
(E) Ability to meet Departmental physical standards.