• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and
carry out verbal and written instructions using the English language.
• Maintain physical conditioning necessary to perform efficiently in emergency
situations; meet medical and physical agility standards as established.
• Learn the geography of the District, the location of important buildings and the
street system.
• Participate in training drills; attend school and classes on fire fighting,
hydraulics, first aid and emergency medicine, fire equipment, and apparatus,
and other classes associated with recognized firefighter and/or EMT standards.
• Learn and apply technical information pertaining to fire fighting.
• Assist in performing protective inspections of structures and
businesses in the community for fire hazards and pre-incident surveys for
tactical planning.
• Assist in conducting fire-safety education classes.
• Analyze and cope with a variety of emergency situations calmly but effectively
and to react quickly to secure accurate and precise information on the location,
extent, and nature of fires and emergency aid requests.
• Sustain heavy physical labor during periods of intense activity in emergency
situations; to work at varying heights above grade.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers,
supervisors, and the general public; to work effectively as a team member.
• Perform necessary maintenance, testing and care of fire hoses, trucks, ladders,
and auxiliary equipment and apparatus.
• Perform community service activities.