About This Role
This position protects life, property, and infrastructure through fire suppression, medical and rescue response, emergency management assistance, and public safety services. The Firefighter performs authorized duties in accordance with training, department procedures, and the Incident Command System, under the Fire Chief or Captain, and in coordination with the Director of Emergency Management for assigned missions.
Responsibilities
- Respond to structural, grass and wildland fires; medical emergencies; vehicle collisions; rescues; alarms; hazardous conditions; and other assigned incidents
- Deploy hose, establish water supplies, assist with pumping, fire suppression, exposure protection, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, and scene rehabilitation as trained and authorized
- Provide first aid, CPR/AED, and patient care within current certifications and authorized protocols; assist EMS with patient access and movement
- Fill and place sandbags; assist with storm cleanup, debris removal, cutting/removing fallen trees and limbs, shelter support, supply distribution, and disaster response/recovery as assigned by the Fire Chief or Director of Emergency Management
- Operate vehicles only when authorized; inspect and maintain apparatus, SCBA, PPE, hose, tools, radios, and medical supplies; report defects and maintain station readiness
- Follow incident command, radio procedures, crew accountability, PPE/respiratory protection requirements, and department operating guidelines; report injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions
- Maintain incident and training records; participate in drills, fire and injury prevention, tribal events, professional development, and mutual aid
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Satisfactory background screening
- Ability to work 48/96 shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency callbacks
- Structural Firefighter I (or approved equivalent) upon employment
- NWCG S-130 and S-190 upon employment
- Current CPR/AED (BLS preferred) upon employment
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or higher (EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic) upon employment
- NWCG L-180 within Fire Chief-approved timeframe
- HazMat Awareness within Fire Chief-approved timeframe
- FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, and IS-700 within Fire Chief-approved timeframe
- Bloodborne Pathogens within Fire Chief-approved timeframe
- Traffic Incident Management (TIM) within Fire Chief-approved timeframe
- EVOC must be completed before emergency vehicle operation
- Obtain and maintain required certifications, continuing education, annual refresher training (including RT-130 when applicable), respiratory protection clearance/fit testing, and department-approved competencies throughout employment
