DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS
This is a paid-on-call position requiring significant physical ability and mental alertness. Requires the ability to respond and work unique hours and contribute to a team approach in carrying out the duties and mission of the department. Incumbents must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Responds to all alarms for fire, hazardous materials and emergency medical services with designated equipment while on call as directed; connects and lays hose lines, enters burning structures with lines, operates nozzles, carries, raises and climbs ladders. As assigned, drives fire apparatus (must be Engineer Certified), locating it at a fire; connects to fire hydrant, operates pumps to maintain desired pressures to support fire suppression activities. Must be able to use department equipment as designed to prevent, control and mitigate emergency situations.
As a Medical First Responder (MFR), provides emergency medical services as required and performs light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies. Performs fire prevention activities, company level inspections as assigned and participates in public education for members and groups in the community.
Employees hired after July 1, 2011 shall be required to obtain and maintain Emergency Medical Technician, or higher, licensure in the State of Michigan
Conducts themselves in accordance with the department’s code of conduct and displays the attributes of a firefighter with integrity on and off duty.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
A. The basic skills of firefighting, methods and techniques used in modern firefighting, commensurate with the Michigan State Firefighter’s Training Council Firefighter II certification, for protection of life and property and how to render medical aid as required in accordance with the Medical First Responder licensure as adopted within the State of Michigan.
Ability to:
B. Learn the location of streets, addresses, hydrants and mains; learn and maintain proficiency in basic first aid techniques; demonstrate physical endurance, agility, dexterity, and strength necessary to perform required duties; understand and act in accordance with department rules, policies and standard operating procedures and demonstrate skill in applying these toward specific situations; analyze fire and driving situations and adopt effective courses of action for them; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; understand and carry out both verbal and written directions in emergency and non-emergency situations; demonstrate the ability to perform in a manner that protects the interests of the community and department.
C. Performs other such duties as may be required or assigned.
V. EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be:
Education:
A. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
B. Additional college level courses are highly desirable.
C. Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council
i. Firefighter I & II
ii. Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
iii. Drivers Training
D. National Incident Management System
i. 100, 200, 700, 800
Experience:
E. Prior firefighting and emergency medical experience or certification by the State of Michigan, such as Firefighter II and MFR is highly desirable, but not always required. Actual experience and / or skills desired may be waived by the Fire Chief based on the department's needs and ability of the candidate.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
A. Normal hearing and vision, or correctable to a normal level: possess physical strength, endurance, agility; produce extreme effort and energy for periods of time in highly stressful situations, retaining presence of mind, working as a team member to abate an emergency. Operate heavy equipment in accordance with traffic laws while demonstrating manual dexterity and safety for all concerned.
B. Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb and lift 150 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, extreme noise, outdoors confining work space, electrical hazards, vibration, chemicals, dust, toxic waste, mechanical hazards and explosive materials. Attends night meetings both on and off-duty as assigned and performs public speaking for the Department.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATION
A. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s License with an acceptable driving record as prescribed by this department. Valid Michigan certificate as a Firefighter II and Medical First Responder (Emergency Medical Technician if hired after July 1, 2011), or higher, license in the State of Michigan within one year of appointment.