The Bronson Fire Department is building an applicant pool for the position of firefighter to draw from when positions become available.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
 RESPONDS promptly to fire alarms and other emergency calls to major incidents when notified while on duty.
 DRIVES fire apparatus and OPERATES pump and other equipment with firefighting, rescue, salvage and maintenance operations.
 ENTERS burning buildings and ADVANCES charged and uncharged hose lines and APPLIES extinguishing agents to fires.
 POSITIONS and CLIMBS ladders to gain access to upper floors for rescue.
 Effectively COMMUNICATES verbally by means of two-way radio as person-to-person and in writing through completion of various records, memos and letters.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
 INSPECTS buildings for fire hazards and COMPLETES pre-fire plans as appropriate.
 MAINTAINS apparatus, equipment, buildings and grounds.
 PARTICIPATES in all phases of training necessary to acquire the knowledge and skills required of the position.
 ASSISTS Company Officer in maintaining records and submitting reports.
 SERVES as acting lieutenant when so designated.
 PERFORMS other duties as required.
 PROTECTS property from unnecessary smoke and water damage by using salvage covers, positive pressure ventilation fans and water vacuum.
 CLIMBS, CRAWLS and RUNS as necessary to accomplish fire extinguishment, rescue and personal safety.
 CARRIES or MOVES heavy equipment and/or objects necessary to achieve fire extinguishment or rescue.