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Raymond Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Duties and Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of a Raymond Volunteer Firefighter/EMT are to assist people in distress, rescue fire victims and extinguish fires as quickly as possible. To accomplish these goals, a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT must perform a wide range of tasks.

Inspect Equipment

The Raymond Rural Fire District community relies on Volunteer Firefighter/EMT's to inspect and maintain fire trucks, ladders, hoses and other fire-fighting equipment. Volunteer Firefighter/EMT's regularly inspect their equipment for cracks, leaks, holes and other signs of damage.

Administer First Aid

In addition to fighting fires, Raymond Volunteer Firefighter/EMT's also respond to auto accidents and other emergencies. When responding to a fire or accident scene, a Volunteer Firefighter may have to administer CPR or perform other first-aid procedures. With special training, a Volunteer Firefighter may also perform basic life-support procedures.

Suppress Fires

A Raymond Volunteer Firefighter/EMT uses a variety of techniques to control and extinguish fires. Volunteer Firefighters use ladders, hydrants, hoses, fire extinguishers, and other tools to prevent fires from spreading. In some cases, a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT may have to enter a burning building to put out the flames or rescue fire victims.

Drive Emergency Vehicles

Raymond Volunteer Firefighter/EMT's with the proper training may be called upon to drive fire trucks and other emergency vehicles. Some Volunteer Firefighters use their own vehicles to respond to fires and accident scenes.

Volunteer Firefighter Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills are a must for any Volunteer Firefighter. The position requires a great deal of contact with fire and accident victims, police officers and government officials. Because fires can rage out of control quickly, a Raymond Volunteer Firefighter must be able to make quick decisions.

Preferred core skills:
Operating, monitoring and maintaining fire-fighting equipment, such as hoses, extinguishers and personal protective equipment

Providing basic medical attention to fire and accident victims

Rescuing people from dangerous situations

Preparing accident reports

Advanced skills:
Training new Volunteer Firefighters to perform their duties in a safe manner

Operating rescue boats and other watercraft

Administering basic life support

Rescuing accident victims in wet, icy conditions

Presenting public fire prevention and safety education information to all ages.
Assisting with administrative functions, attending monthly business meeting, serving on committees.