The Firefighter performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled duties involving fire suppression, emergency response, protection of life and property, fire prevention, and other related activities.

Work is performed under close to general supervision depending upon the complexity of the task and the skills of the incumbent. This classification may provide limited work direction to less experienced employees and may temporarily act as a Fire Captain.

The incumbent is required to complete a formal training program and subsequently assigned to a fire suppression squad. The incumbent is trained on various skill sets and application of equipment used in firefighting, rescue, salvage, emergency medical services, operation of fire apparatus, and equipment, public education, fire prevention, inspections and investigations.

An incumbent in this classification is distinguished from those in the classification of Fire Captain in that the latter is a fire line supervisor.

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

 Respond to fire, emergency medical calls, and other emergency alarms and public service calls as a member of a fire suppression company.

 Perform primary and secondary search procedures for fire and disaster victims. Remove and rescue trapped victims.

 Apply basic life support and perfume primary and secondary assessments on patients at the scene of a medical emergency to determine appropriate medical treatment.

 Drive fire apparatus, taking the most direct route to the incident scene, and maneuvering around obstructions as necessary for correct and safe positioning.

 Position apparatus at the incident scene for efficient operation, secure and maintain an adequate supply of water for hose lays, and operate pumping equipment.

 Ability to operate multiple vehicle types such as Fire Engine, Tow Equipment, Rescue Units, Brush Truck, Water Tender, four wheel drive apparatus and Command Vehicles.

 Gain access to involved structures or areas to evacuate inhabitants, lay hose lines, and assist in operating nozzles to direct streams of water on fires to control and extinguish fires.

 Select proper tools from a wide variety of specialized manual and power equipment in order to perform required tasks such as raising, lowering, and climbing ladders and operating equipment from attics, ladders, basements, roofs and other hazardous points.

 Operate rescue equipment such as hydraulic cutters and spreaders.

 Ventilate burning buildings to release heat and smoke, use salvage covers to prevent water damage, and overhaul operations after a fire to prevent rekindling.

 Check fire scene for point of origin and source of ignition, and preserve evidence which may indicate arson.

 Inspect and perform routine maintenance on rescue equipment, fire apparatus, hydrants, fire hoses, and other support equipment.

 Attend training sessions concerning, but not limited to, subjects such as modem techniques of firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials and rescue techniques.

 Perform fire prevention functions by inspecting commercial, industrial, and residential structures.

 Provide assistance and information regarding fire and life safety education and other related community service programs to the public.

 Perform general maintenance and upkeep of fire station, including but not limited to gardening and housekeeping duties.

 Provide technical assistance and informally train new firefighters and volunteers on the daily operations of the job.

 Is subject to emergency call while off duty.

 Study and become familiar with the Department’s jurisdiction, e.g. streets, intersections, fire hydrants, water mains, and sprinkler systems.

 Confer with superior officers on policy and procedural matters.

 Maintain records, prepare reports, and make public and/or committee presentations.

 Undertake or assist with special projects, reports and studies.

 May assume on-call duty on a rotating basis.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Emergency medical aid equipment, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, radio, pager, personal computer, telephone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in office, vehicle, indoor and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is expose to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office setting, and loud at an emergency scene.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application; review of education and experience; appropriate testing and interviews; oral interview; background check; physical agility test; drug screening; final selection.

NOTE: Appointees will be subject to completion of a standard probationary period.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Uintah Fire Department and the volunteer, and is subject to change by the Uintah Fire Department as the needs of the Department and requirements of the job change.