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Part-paid ("Volunteer") Firefighter
Portage Fire District
240 W Water St.
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
4198983109
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Fire Chief, the part-paid firefighter performs advanced firefighting work in preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires, responding to hazardous materials incidents and emergency calls which include special rescue situations such as vehicle and steep angle rescue. Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property through the performance of firefighting and emergency service activities. Part-paid firefighters are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as smoke, fire, heat and cramped surroundings. Participation in incidents, training, public relations events, and station upkeep in accordance with District policy is required to remain employed. Although firefighting and emergency services work constitutes the primary and most difficult and responsible area of work, the part-paid firefighter is also expected to attend weekly drill for 2 hours. These drills consist of practice sessions dealing with various aspects of firefighting, rescue, and hazardous materials awareness. Time spent at the station may consist of studying, custodial care and a wide variety of maintenance of departmental facilities, apparatus and equipment. Work is usually performed in accordance with explicit instructions and well-defined procedures; however, performance of the work requires initiative and the exercise of independent judgment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Lieutenant or Captain.
Under the supervision of the Fire Chief, the part-paid firefighter performs advanced firefighting work in preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires, responding to hazardous materials incidents and emergency calls which include special rescue situations such as vehicle and steep angle rescue. Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property through the performance of firefighting and emergency service activities. Part-paid firefighters are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as smoke, fire, heat and cramped surroundings. Participation in incidents, training, public relations events, and station upkeep in accordance with District policy is required to remain employed. Although firefighting and emergency services work constitutes the primary and most difficult and responsible area of work, the part-paid firefighter is also expected to attend weekly drill for 2 hours. These drills consist of practice sessions dealing with various aspects of firefighting, rescue, and hazardous materials awareness. Time spent at the station may consist of studying, custodial care and a wide variety of maintenance of departmental facilities, apparatus and equipment. Work is usually performed in accordance with explicit instructions and well-defined procedures; however, performance of the work requires initiative and the exercise of independent judgment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Lieutenant or Captain.
Volunteer Category: Firefighter, Department Support
Requirements
STANDARDS FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Candidates for the position of firefighter shall (ORC § 124.42; ORC § 124.43):
Be at least 18 years of age.
Pass a physical examination showing that the person meets the physical requirements necessary to perform the duties of a firefighter.
Not have been disqualified due to criminal convictions as set forth in ORC § 737.081.
RESIDENCY
Must live within the Portage Fire District coverage area (the Village of Oak Harbor, Salem Twp., Benton Twp.) or within 10 miles of 240 W. Water St., Oak Harbor, Ohio, with written permission of the Fire Chief of your jurisdiction of residence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responds to alarms of fire or other emergencies in accordance with District procedures.
After being certified: drives apparatus, operates fire pumps, and auxiliary equipment. Lays and connects hose, holds nozzles, and directs fog, chemical and water streams.
Raises and climbs ladders, uses chemical extinguishers and a variety of other portable and related equipment. Participates in training sessions and attends classes in firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue, emergency medical treatment, and related subjects.
Responds to calls for emergency services, prepared to perform life saving techniques and other onsite care of victims if required.
Responds to emergency calls for drowning, various rescue situations, accidents and natural or other catastrophes.
Performs a wide variety of general custodial and maintenance work in the upkeep of District apparatus, equipment, and station.
Cleans and washes walls and floors. Washes, hangs, and dries hose.
Washes, cleans, and polishes apparatus.
This listing of “Examples of Work Performed” is intended to describe the principal functions of the part-paid firefighter. The listing of examples, however, shall not be construed as a complete listing of miscellaneous, incidental or substantively similar duties which may be assigned during the normal operation of the Fire District.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Obey and comply with District policies and procedures
Willingness to perform other duties as deemed necessary.
EXPERIENCE
No experience is required. Part-paid firefighters are expected to complete and pass an approved Firefighter I program within one year after joining the District.
EDUCATION
High School diploma or GED is required. Consideration may be given to applicants in their senior year of high school who can provide documentation that they are expected to graduate within one (1) year of hire.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio Driver’s license.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Once certified, have the ability to drive a large fire apparatus during both the day and night, using depth perception and peripheral vision in emergency situations involving speed in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice, and snow.
Once certified, have the ability to identify hazardous materials by code and color.
SUPERVISION
This employee is under the supervision of the Fire Chief and Company Officers of the District.
PERSONAL RELATIONS
In addition to regular contact with the general public and co-workers, employee must have the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people and deal with verbal and physical confrontations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to enter a building under adverse fire conditions which might include smoke, extreme heat, and no visibility, in full protective clothing, including air pack with face piece.
Ability to search for fire victims (sometimes searching by feel only), while walking or crawling, and if victim is found, to drag or carry the victim to safety.
Ability to perform firefighting and rescue duties while exposed to extreme cold and/or wet environmental elements.
Ability to respond to an alarm, wake, and go from a sound sleep to full activity and exertion within a matter of minutes.
Ability to hear and orally respond to verbal orders, calls for assistance, and radio communications, as well as the ability to hear, identify, and appropriately respond to various sounds in an environment of substantial background noises, such as sounds produced by structural collapses, back-drafts, breaking glass, fire, other firefighters, sirens, traffic, and victims.
Ability to shout orders, warnings, and responses when necessary.
Ability to understand and work under other adverse conditions which may include; hazardous chemicals and materials, electrical hazards, communicable diseases and biohazards, hazards associated with working in and near traffic, and natural and man-made disasters.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
Ability to carry a ladder weighing approximately 100 pounds, to raise and extend the ladder, to assist victims down ladders, and to carry fire hose and other heavy equipment up and down ladders and stairs.
Ability to move and advance a charged hose line, weighing approximately 180 pounds into a burning building, while standing or crawling on the floor.
Ability to hold a flowing hose line for long periods of time and to shut off a flowing line while maintaining control of the hose line.
Ability to work in high, open places and confined spaces.
Ability to operate a power saw in awkward positions, such as overhead cutting, cutting on a sloping roof, and cutting from a ladder, and cutting in zero visibility conditions.
Ability to use a variety of tools to remove walls and ceilings, requiring pulling and pushing motions with arms extending overhead for long periods of time, or to force entry into a building.
Ability to operate power extrication equipment to assist in patient removals from motor vehicles.
The ability to lift and carry patients over rough or uneven terrain for considerable distances.
Ability to bend, strain, stretch, contort, push, pull, twist, carry, walk with weight or lift to remove a victim from a motor vehicle and place the victim on a backboard or stretcher.
Ability to complete firefighter and emergency rescue functions and tasks which are physically demanding over a period of time, without breaks, recovering quickly when given a short break.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Every candidate shall undergo a thorough background investigation to verify the candidate's personal integrity and high ethical standards, and to identify any past behavior that may be indicative of the candidate’s unsuitability to perform duties relevant to the operation of the Portage Fire District.
DISQUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
As a general rule, performance indicators and candidate information and records shall be evaluated by considering the candidate as a whole, and taking into consideration the following:
Age at the time the behavior occurred
Passage of time
Patterns of past behavior
Severity of behavior
Probable consequences if past behavior is repeated or made public
Likelihood of recurrence
Relevance of past behavior to public safety employment
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Other relevant considerations
A candidate’s qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, using a totality-of-the-circumstances framework.
FACIAL HAIR POLICY
Facial hair other than sideburns, mustaches, and eyebrows are not permitted to be worn by employees of the Portage Fire District.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Portage Fire District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Candidates for the position of firefighter shall (ORC § 124.42; ORC § 124.43):
Be at least 18 years of age.
Pass a physical examination showing that the person meets the physical requirements necessary to perform the duties of a firefighter.
Not have been disqualified due to criminal convictions as set forth in ORC § 737.081.
RESIDENCY
Must live within the Portage Fire District coverage area (the Village of Oak Harbor, Salem Twp., Benton Twp.) or within 10 miles of 240 W. Water St., Oak Harbor, Ohio, with written permission of the Fire Chief of your jurisdiction of residence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responds to alarms of fire or other emergencies in accordance with District procedures.
After being certified: drives apparatus, operates fire pumps, and auxiliary equipment. Lays and connects hose, holds nozzles, and directs fog, chemical and water streams.
Raises and climbs ladders, uses chemical extinguishers and a variety of other portable and related equipment. Participates in training sessions and attends classes in firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue, emergency medical treatment, and related subjects.
Responds to calls for emergency services, prepared to perform life saving techniques and other onsite care of victims if required.
Responds to emergency calls for drowning, various rescue situations, accidents and natural or other catastrophes.
Performs a wide variety of general custodial and maintenance work in the upkeep of District apparatus, equipment, and station.
Cleans and washes walls and floors. Washes, hangs, and dries hose.
Washes, cleans, and polishes apparatus.
This listing of “Examples of Work Performed” is intended to describe the principal functions of the part-paid firefighter. The listing of examples, however, shall not be construed as a complete listing of miscellaneous, incidental or substantively similar duties which may be assigned during the normal operation of the Fire District.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Obey and comply with District policies and procedures
Willingness to perform other duties as deemed necessary.
EXPERIENCE
No experience is required. Part-paid firefighters are expected to complete and pass an approved Firefighter I program within one year after joining the District.
EDUCATION
High School diploma or GED is required. Consideration may be given to applicants in their senior year of high school who can provide documentation that they are expected to graduate within one (1) year of hire.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio Driver’s license.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Once certified, have the ability to drive a large fire apparatus during both the day and night, using depth perception and peripheral vision in emergency situations involving speed in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice, and snow.
Once certified, have the ability to identify hazardous materials by code and color.
SUPERVISION
This employee is under the supervision of the Fire Chief and Company Officers of the District.
PERSONAL RELATIONS
In addition to regular contact with the general public and co-workers, employee must have the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people and deal with verbal and physical confrontations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to enter a building under adverse fire conditions which might include smoke, extreme heat, and no visibility, in full protective clothing, including air pack with face piece.
Ability to search for fire victims (sometimes searching by feel only), while walking or crawling, and if victim is found, to drag or carry the victim to safety.
Ability to perform firefighting and rescue duties while exposed to extreme cold and/or wet environmental elements.
Ability to respond to an alarm, wake, and go from a sound sleep to full activity and exertion within a matter of minutes.
Ability to hear and orally respond to verbal orders, calls for assistance, and radio communications, as well as the ability to hear, identify, and appropriately respond to various sounds in an environment of substantial background noises, such as sounds produced by structural collapses, back-drafts, breaking glass, fire, other firefighters, sirens, traffic, and victims.
Ability to shout orders, warnings, and responses when necessary.
Ability to understand and work under other adverse conditions which may include; hazardous chemicals and materials, electrical hazards, communicable diseases and biohazards, hazards associated with working in and near traffic, and natural and man-made disasters.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
Ability to carry a ladder weighing approximately 100 pounds, to raise and extend the ladder, to assist victims down ladders, and to carry fire hose and other heavy equipment up and down ladders and stairs.
Ability to move and advance a charged hose line, weighing approximately 180 pounds into a burning building, while standing or crawling on the floor.
Ability to hold a flowing hose line for long periods of time and to shut off a flowing line while maintaining control of the hose line.
Ability to work in high, open places and confined spaces.
Ability to operate a power saw in awkward positions, such as overhead cutting, cutting on a sloping roof, and cutting from a ladder, and cutting in zero visibility conditions.
Ability to use a variety of tools to remove walls and ceilings, requiring pulling and pushing motions with arms extending overhead for long periods of time, or to force entry into a building.
Ability to operate power extrication equipment to assist in patient removals from motor vehicles.
The ability to lift and carry patients over rough or uneven terrain for considerable distances.
Ability to bend, strain, stretch, contort, push, pull, twist, carry, walk with weight or lift to remove a victim from a motor vehicle and place the victim on a backboard or stretcher.
Ability to complete firefighter and emergency rescue functions and tasks which are physically demanding over a period of time, without breaks, recovering quickly when given a short break.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Every candidate shall undergo a thorough background investigation to verify the candidate's personal integrity and high ethical standards, and to identify any past behavior that may be indicative of the candidate’s unsuitability to perform duties relevant to the operation of the Portage Fire District.
DISQUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
As a general rule, performance indicators and candidate information and records shall be evaluated by considering the candidate as a whole, and taking into consideration the following:
Age at the time the behavior occurred
Passage of time
Patterns of past behavior
Severity of behavior
Probable consequences if past behavior is repeated or made public
Likelihood of recurrence
Relevance of past behavior to public safety employment
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Other relevant considerations
A candidate’s qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, using a totality-of-the-circumstances framework.
FACIAL HAIR POLICY
Facial hair other than sideburns, mustaches, and eyebrows are not permitted to be worn by employees of the Portage Fire District.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Portage Fire District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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