Protects life and property by performing fire fighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Firefighters/EMS providers have the responsibility for the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire or other hazardous environments.

Must be able to work under the close supervision of a Lieutenant. May be assigned to report to a Sergeant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND LIMITED EMERGENCY RESPONSE DUTIES AS TRAINING PERMITS:
- Performs firefighting activities including, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks if trained for this task.
- Performs emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required if trained for this task.
- Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris if trained for this task.
- Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes or controls fires as a member of a team under the supervision of an officer if trained for this task.
- Selects, drags, lifts and carries hose and nozzle depending on the type of fire, and correctly applies a stream of water or chemicals onto the fire if trained for this task.
- Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or assist individuals from burning structure if trained for this task.
- Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using appropriate and available manual and power tools if trained for this task.
- Protects property from smoke and water damage using positive pressure ventilation, salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants if trained for this task.
- Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus if trained for this task.
- Able to communicate with two-way communications systems if trained for this task.

STAFF DUTIES:
At direction of the Chief staff or Lieutenant;
- Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
- Attends regular and assigned training sessions to maintain and upgrade firefighting skills.
- Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs if trained for this task.
- Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities if trained for this task.
- Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment if trained for this task.
- Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment if trained for this task.
- Presents programs to the community on safety and fire prevention topics if trained for this task.