The Volunteer Firefighter drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue
and emergency medical events, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests
for help or assistance. In the performance of their duties, the Volunteer Firefighter places
equipment, lays and connects hose; operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams;
raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses
self-contained breathing apparatus. The Volunteer Firefighter may enter burning
buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks above ground, carry
heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims.