About This Role
Responding to emergency calls and requests for assistance is the core of this Firefighter role, performing emergency medical services and all phases of fire suppression work. The role involves conducting search and rescue, safeguarding personal safety, and assisting in fire prevention code enforcement.
Responsibilities
- Respond immediately and safely to emergency calls and requests for assistance
- Perform emergency medical services in relation to the individual’s level of licensure and Wacker medical protocols
- Attend emergency incidents including fires, accidents, floods, spillages of dangerous substances, etc.
- Perform all phases of fire suppression work, ventilation, overhaul, salvage, and clean-up activities at incident scene
- Conduct search and rescue as a member of a team
- Safeguard their own and other people’s personal safety at all times
- Assist in the performance of periodic Uniform Fire Code inspections of industrial and commercial businesses and places of assembly
- Assist in the enforcement of the fire prevention codes by following through and documenting violations in need of corrective action
- Operate and drive a fire department vehicle in compliance with all applicable state and local laws, departmental rules, and regulations
- Take time to become familiar with roads and buildings around the plant in order to respond to emergency calls with the utmost speed and efficiency
- Assist in the inspection, maintenance, and testing of portable and fixed fire suppression and extinguishing systems and equipment
- Inspect and maintain department equipment and apparatus
- Prepare statistical and analytical reports as required
- Participate in training, continuing education, drills, and physical training
- Maintain the level of physical fitness necessary to carry out all the duties of a firefighter
Requirements
- High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; Associate's degree or higher preferred
- 5 years of experience as a professional firefighter
- Possession of a valid Fire Fighter I & II certificate required
- Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license required
- Possession of an appropriate, valid C.P.R. certificate required
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician License required
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with others
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow Team Members
- Ability to use the computer to keep simple records and prepare reports
- Possess a strong mechanical aptitude and be skilled in operation of heavy emergency equipment
