The Volunteer Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (Volunteer FF/EMT) serves the
community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that
immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance.
They perform within the scope of the policies and procedures of the Oakdale Hose Company and
they perform duties in the following general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical
aid or rescue, hazardous material responses, training, building inspections and public
education. The Volunteer FF/EMT normally works under the supervision of a company officer
and is expected to function effectively as part of a highly trained team. They are also expected
to perform their duties under adverse conditions and physical conditions that may pose a high
risk of personal injury or exposure to hazardous conditions or infectious diseases.
The Volunteer FF/EMT is required to attend regularly scheduled training in order to maintain
the high level of knowledge, skill and ability necessary to function safely and effectively as a
firefighter and EMS provider in accordance with state law, county protocols, and standard
operating procedures.
The work performance of a Volunteer firefighter/EMT is continuously evaluated for general
knowledge, skill proficiency, and ability to work as part of a team. Any deficiencies are
corrected through remedial training.