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Volunteer Firefighter
Milton Fire & Rescue
PO Box 256
Milton, KY 40045
502-268-3016
Description
The Volunteer Firefighter 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 Milton Fire & Rescue 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 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 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 is continuously evaluated for general knowledge, skill proficiency, and ability to work as part of a team. Any deficiencies are corrected through remedial training.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Volunteer Firefighter is a non-compensated position. The Volunteer Firefighter may be awarded “points” in an effort to cover expenses incurred in the course of volunteering for the District. Volunteer Firefighters are not normally assigned shifts but are expected to respond from home or work to District calls. Individuals fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a Volunteer Firefighter will at all time present themselves in a courteous, professional and responsible manner.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Volunteer Firefighter is a non-compensated position. The Volunteer Firefighter may be awarded “points” in an effort to cover expenses incurred in the course of volunteering for the District. Volunteer Firefighters are not normally assigned shifts but are expected to respond from home or work to District calls. Individuals fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a Volunteer Firefighter will at all time present themselves in a courteous, professional and responsible manner.
Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT, Fundraising, Community Education, Department Support, Other
Requirements
Minimum Age Requirement: 15
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Modern fire service principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Fire protection systems, evacuation considerations, and building construction regulations for fire safety.
Ability to:
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions using the English language.
• Obtain or possesses and maintain certification as an EMT-Basic or IV Tech, or Intermediate, when eligible per County standards.
• Maintain physical conditioning necessary to perform efficiently in emergency situations; meet medical and physical agility standards as established.
• Learn the geography of the District, the location of important buildings and the street system.
• Participate in training drills; attend school and classes on fire fighting, hydraulics, first aid and emergency medicine, fire equipment, and apparatus, and other classes associated with recognized fire fighter and EMT standards.
• Learn and apply technical information pertaining to fire fighting.
• Assist career staff in performing protective inspections of structures and businesses in the community for fire hazards and pre incident surveys for tactical planning.
• Assist career staff in conducting fire-safety education classes.
• Analyze and cope with a variety of emergency situations calmly but effectively and to react quickly to secure accurate and precise information on the location, extent, and nature of fires and emergency aid requests.
• Sustain heavy physical labor during periods of intense activity in emergency situations; to work at varying heights above grade.
• Work within a para-military organization and respond readily to directives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public; to work effectively as a team member.
• Assist career staff in updating map book for new additions, streets, and complexes for use in emergencies.
• Service and operate all District equipment and apparatus.
• Perform necessary maintenance, testing and care of fire hoses, trucks, ladders, and auxiliary equipment and apparatus.
• Prevent waste and damage of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs to station facilities; perform assigned janitorial activities and minor maintenance and painting.
• Perform community service activities.
• Maintain necessary records and reports, incident forms, and daily shift operation logs, to accommodate needs of the district including computer data entry
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Modern fire service principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Fire protection systems, evacuation considerations, and building construction regulations for fire safety.
Ability to:
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions using the English language.
• Obtain or possesses and maintain certification as an EMT-Basic or IV Tech, or Intermediate, when eligible per County standards.
• Maintain physical conditioning necessary to perform efficiently in emergency situations; meet medical and physical agility standards as established.
• Learn the geography of the District, the location of important buildings and the street system.
• Participate in training drills; attend school and classes on fire fighting, hydraulics, first aid and emergency medicine, fire equipment, and apparatus, and other classes associated with recognized fire fighter and EMT standards.
• Learn and apply technical information pertaining to fire fighting.
• Assist career staff in performing protective inspections of structures and businesses in the community for fire hazards and pre incident surveys for tactical planning.
• Assist career staff in conducting fire-safety education classes.
• Analyze and cope with a variety of emergency situations calmly but effectively and to react quickly to secure accurate and precise information on the location, extent, and nature of fires and emergency aid requests.
• Sustain heavy physical labor during periods of intense activity in emergency situations; to work at varying heights above grade.
• Work within a para-military organization and respond readily to directives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public; to work effectively as a team member.
• Assist career staff in updating map book for new additions, streets, and complexes for use in emergencies.
• Service and operate all District equipment and apparatus.
• Perform necessary maintenance, testing and care of fire hoses, trucks, ladders, and auxiliary equipment and apparatus.
• Prevent waste and damage of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs to station facilities; perform assigned janitorial activities and minor maintenance and painting.
• Perform community service activities.
• Maintain necessary records and reports, incident forms, and daily shift operation logs, to accommodate needs of the district including computer data entry
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