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Paid-on-call Firefighter (application available on line at www.cityofbeaverdam.com)
Beaver Dam Fire-Rescue Dept
205 S Lincoln Ave
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
920-887-4609
Description
Paid-on call Firefighter Primary Job Elements:
• Responds to emergency situations to perform fire suppression and rescue duties
• Uses power and hand tools to perform forcible entry and ventilate burning buildings
• Assists with salvage, overhaul, cleanup and evacuation activities as necessary
• Provides crowd and traffic control at emergency scenes
• Assists with vehicle extrication at automobile accidents
• May drive and operate designated apparatus as necessary
• At emergency scenes, administers CPR and/or First Aid as necessary
• Assists with fire hose testing
• Attends trainings, and meetings to remain current on fire suppression and rescue methods
Secondary Job Elements:
• Uses special knowledge and skills to deal with hazardous or life threatening situations, including those associated with: 1) the storage and transportation of flammable liquids, gases, toxic chemicals, petroleum products and other combustible materials; 2) vehicle roadway collisions, aircraft and railroad accidents, water and ice rescue, construction site accidents, confined space rescue, and other similar medical treatment emergencies; 3) all types of conditions and events that produce fire; and 4) behavioral characteristics associated assists with public fire prevention and education programs
• Assists with public relation events
• Promotes positive department image through positive public personal conduct
• Other duties as requested
• Responds to emergency situations to perform fire suppression and rescue duties
• Uses power and hand tools to perform forcible entry and ventilate burning buildings
• Assists with salvage, overhaul, cleanup and evacuation activities as necessary
• Provides crowd and traffic control at emergency scenes
• Assists with vehicle extrication at automobile accidents
• May drive and operate designated apparatus as necessary
• At emergency scenes, administers CPR and/or First Aid as necessary
• Assists with fire hose testing
• Attends trainings, and meetings to remain current on fire suppression and rescue methods
Secondary Job Elements:
• Uses special knowledge and skills to deal with hazardous or life threatening situations, including those associated with: 1) the storage and transportation of flammable liquids, gases, toxic chemicals, petroleum products and other combustible materials; 2) vehicle roadway collisions, aircraft and railroad accidents, water and ice rescue, construction site accidents, confined space rescue, and other similar medical treatment emergencies; 3) all types of conditions and events that produce fire; and 4) behavioral characteristics associated assists with public fire prevention and education programs
• Assists with public relation events
• Promotes positive department image through positive public personal conduct
• Other duties as requested
Volunteer Category: Firefighter
Requirements
Minimum Educational and Job Experience Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license
• Knowledgeable and skills used in dealing with hazardous or life threatening situations
• Must possess or attain Entry Level Firefighter certification training within first year of employment
• Must possess or attain Firefighter I certification within two years of employment (current non-probationary firefighters are grandfathered, 10/04/2011)
• Must attained CPR training at the dept. standard within the first year of employment
Abilities Required:
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow orders under stress
• Ability to work effectively with department co-workers, other department employees and the public
• Ability to perform emergency tasks and/or training which involves the performance of physically demanding work. Physically demanding work involves some combination of walking, running, climbing or jumping. It may also involve lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling moderately and/or heavy objects, materials and/or people.
• Ability to climb ladders without fear of heights
• Ability to use self contained breathing apparatus without claustrophobia
• Also refer to the Paid On-Call Firefighter Physical Demands Form
Must reside within 15 miles of city limits.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license
• Knowledgeable and skills used in dealing with hazardous or life threatening situations
• Must possess or attain Entry Level Firefighter certification training within first year of employment
• Must possess or attain Firefighter I certification within two years of employment (current non-probationary firefighters are grandfathered, 10/04/2011)
• Must attained CPR training at the dept. standard within the first year of employment
Abilities Required:
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow orders under stress
• Ability to work effectively with department co-workers, other department employees and the public
• Ability to perform emergency tasks and/or training which involves the performance of physically demanding work. Physically demanding work involves some combination of walking, running, climbing or jumping. It may also involve lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling moderately and/or heavy objects, materials and/or people.
• Ability to climb ladders without fear of heights
• Ability to use self contained breathing apparatus without claustrophobia
• Also refer to the Paid On-Call Firefighter Physical Demands Form
Must reside within 15 miles of city limits.
43.4546721
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