GENERAL PURPOSE:
Protects life and property by performing fire fighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Firefighters/EMS providers have the responsibility for the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire or other hazardous environments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the close supervision of a Fire Lieutenant. May be assigned to report to a Fire Sergeant, senior firefighter or senior EMT.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND LIMITED EMERGENCY RESPONSE DUTIES AS TRAINING PERMITS:
- Performs firefighting activities including, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks if trained for this task.
- Performs emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required if trained for this task.
- Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris if trained for this task.
- Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes or controls fires as a member of a team under the supervision of an officer if trained for this task.
- 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 if trained for this task.
- Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or assist individuals from burning structure if trained for this task.
- Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using appropriate and available manual and power tools if trained for this task.
- Protects property from smoke and water damage using positive pressure ventilation, salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants if trained for this task.
- Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus if trained for this task.
- Able to communicate with two-way communications systems if trained for this task.

PERIPHERAL STAFF DUTIES:
At direction of the Company Lieutenant;
- Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
- Attends regular and assigned training sessions to maintain and upgrade firefighting skills.
- Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs if trained for this task.
- Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities if trained for this task.
- Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment if trained for this task.
- Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment if trained for this task.
- Presents programs to the community on safety and fire prevention topics if trained for this task.