Responsible for performing general firefighting and emergency medical care at fire and disaster scenes. Responds to fire alarms with a company; lays and connects hose, holds nozzles and directs water stream; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment. Drives fire apparatus; operates pumps, and other auxiliary fire apparatus. Ventilates burning buildings by opening windows and skylights or cutting holes in roofs and floors. Removes persons from danger and administers emergency care to injured or ill persons. Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of department property, 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. Performs salvage and overhaul operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris. Participates in fire drills and attends classes in firefighting and emergency medical care. Inspects buildings to determine fire hazards. Writes and maintains accurate reports.
Note: Salary range listed are 2014 rates.
January 26, 2016 at 07:00PM
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