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FireFighter, Cadet FireFighter, EMT

Carbon Cliff-Barstow FPD

108 186th street
Barstow, IL 61236
309-496-2901


Description
We have 2 Fire stations. First Battalion is in Barstow and 2nd Battalion in Carbon Cliff
3 Fire Engines
1 Pumper Tender
1 Ladder truck
1 Brush truck
1 UTV
1 Command Vehicle
1 Light Tower

Examples of Duties that are performed:

Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires.
Performs rescues, entry, ventilation, and salvage work.
Operates equipment.
Performs clean-up and helps prepare equipment and vehicles for future alarms.
Assists in maintaining fire apparatus, equipment, and fire stations.
Participates in continuing training and instruction programs
Attends and participates in drills and training classes.
Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Works within the Incident Command System
Lifting, carrying, and/or dragging up to 100 lbs.
Responds to Medical emergency's
Responds to Vehicle accidents
Responds to Wild land firefighting
Responds to Hazmat incidents
Responds to Water Rescues and Emergency's

Volunteer Category: Firefighter


Requirements
FIREFIGHTER, EMT,
18 years of age
High School diploma or equivalent (or in process)
Valid Driver License.
Live within a 10 mile radius of either station
Ability to follow instructions and assignments from others

Cadet FireFighter,
15 years of age
Currently in High school
Ability to follow instructions and assignments from others