Part-Time Firefighter

Part-Time FirefighterThe OpportunityAn employee in this class is responsible for generalfirefighting, rescue, emergency medicalwork, and driving vehicles to the fire scene or emergency medical work. Workalso includes preparing the fire vehicle, lines and equipment for use by otherfirefighters. Work is often performed under stressful emergency conditions andfrequently involves personal hazards. Work standards and procedures aregenerally established and understood;however considerable independenceand judgment is required during fire calls and emergency calls. Work isperformed under the regular supervision of the Fire Lieutenant and/or the FireCaptain through observation and reports.Illustrative Examples of WorkReceives and responds to fires and emergency callsProvides responses to emergency calls and maintains life support techniques and proceduresParticipates in hazardous material response and prevention programsResponds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fire including rescue, entry, and ventilation and salvage workRides fire apparatus to fire scene; connects hoses to hydrants and uses hoses to apply water or chemicals to fire, forces entry into burning structures and searches for and rescues occupants.Provides pre-incident planning to area businesses and buildingsInspects, maintains, and makes minor repairs to apparatus and loads to ensure the presence, cleanliness, and service ability of necessary firefighting and emergency equipment, tools and suppliesPerforms testing and routine maintenance on vehicles, tests fire hydrants,Maintains, performs minor repairs and cleans assigned fire station quarters and groundsPresents programs and classes in schoolsParticipates in training to assure proficiency in all firefighting techniques, trains for knowledge of all equipment and apparatus as well as their operations; conducts residential and business fire prevention inspections, inspects and prepares scale drawings and pre-plan firefighting strategies, maintains knowledge of sprinkled buildings and hydrants locations.Participates in routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including checking and filling self-contained breathing apparatus, washing and waxing trucks, checking fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hose and inspecting hose and hose connections for damage and wear, sweeps, mops, paints, and washing windows of fire station.Checks and flushes city fire hydrants for flow and pressureConducts tours of the fire stationPerforms related work as assignedEmployee will work twenty-four (24) hours per day rotating shifts (A,B,C)Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesKnowledge of city geography, street locations, and hydrant locationsKnowledge of current firefighting practices and proceduresKnowledge of the operation of and maintenance requirements of fire equipment, pumps, hose pressure and other aspects of operating one or more variations of fire trucksKnowledge of firefighting hazards and related safety precautionsAbility to navigate to a fire scene with the shortest and most expedient route possible using knowledge of the streets and GPS equipmentAbility to operate and maintain various motorized fire equipment; ability to determine hose size, pump pressures, and water flow rates required to use in specific fire fighting situations.Physical RequirementsPhysical requirements - Work in this position is heavymanual work requiring exertion of in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee must have thevisual acuity to be the operator of a truck and other equipment. Working conditions- Employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold. Employee is subject tonoise, vibration, and hazards and physical conditions such as proximity tomoving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, exposureto high heat, chemicals, subject to oils and greases, and may be exposed toblood when providing emergency medical services. Employee is subject toatmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin and isrequired to wear a respirator. Employee is frequently in close quarters andareas which could cause claustrophobia.Working ConditionsWork occurs in both inside and outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold. Employee is subject to noise whichrequires the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level or other noises created in a vehicle maintenance facility.Employee is subject to vibration such as oscillating movements of the extremities whole body, work place hazardsincluding operating mechanicalequipment, and atmospheric conditions due toexposure to fumes, odors, dusts, hot metal exhausts, and greases and oils. Employee is required to wear a respirator whenrequired. Employee may work in close quarters, crawl spaces, under or on top oflarge vehicles, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia or dizzinessfrom heights.Education and ExperienceCompletion of high school or GED equivalencySpecial RequirementsMust be at least 18 years of ageHazardous Material Operations Certification Firefighter II CertificationEmergency Medical Technician - BasicChild PassengerSafety Technician Certification (preferred) or within one year. EmergencyVehicle Driver Certification (preferred)North Carolina Class B Driver's License (preferred) NIMS 100,200, 700, 800, 704FLSA STATUS : Non-ExemptCOMPENSATION20.00 - 20.00DISCLAIMERThis classificationspecification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level ofwork performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed tocontain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job.The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions section of this classificationmay vary from position to position, and a more thorough description of theseelements can be found in the employee's Position Description Questionnaire(PDQ). The City reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the dutiesassigned to this classification

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