What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at Southport?
JOB
JOB SUMMARYPerforms duties for the Southport Fire Department as related to a wide variety of tasks and functions in support of fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials, emergency medical and other emergency services. Employee must be flexible with their schedule and will be an essential employee in times of emergencies, natural disasters, and during a state of emergency.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSParticipates in fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, technical rescues, water rescue, training and disaster preparedness program services and activities. Responds to emergency incidents.Treats patients at the scene, enroute to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with departmental policy as needed while protecting privacy of all patient information in accordance with departmental policy. Conducts and prepares pre-incident surveys, secures emergency scenes, performs fire extinguishment, performs salvage and overhaul operations, and provides emergency medical services. Performs station maintenance and duties.Conducts repairs or alterations to station facilities, grounds, and equipment.Performs daily checks/inspections of apparatus and hydrants. Operates department apparatus, vehicles, and radio.Assists with departmental activities and works with volunteer staff, striving for consistency throughout the organization.Represents the department at various events such as parades, safety days, and community events.Conducts public information/education classes related to fire prevention, hazardous materials, disaster preparedness, and other department activities.Prepares and maintains a variety of records, manuals, and reports.Performs work during emergency/disaster situations upon request and as assigned by superiors.Performs related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be able to perform work that requires regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force.Must be able to perform work that regularly requires standing, walking, speaking, hearing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting, and performing repetitive motions.Must be able to perform work that frequently requires sitting, tasting or smelling.Must be able to have standard visual acuity requirements.Must be able to communicate vocally for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.Must be able to hear to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.Must be able to prepare and analyze written or computer dataMust be able to perform visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities.Must be able to perform work that regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and exposure to fumes or airborne particles.Must be able to perform work that occasionally requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. Work is generally in a loud noise location
JOB SUMMARYPerforms duties for the Southport Fire Department as related to a wide variety of tasks and functions in support of fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials, emergency medical and other emergency services. Employee must be flexible with their schedule and will be an essential employee in times of emergencies, natural disasters, and during a state of emergency.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSParticipates in fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, technical rescues, water rescue, training and disaster preparedness program services and activities. Responds to emergency incidents.Treats patients at the scene, enroute to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with departmental policy as needed while protecting privacy of all patient information in accordance with departmental policy. Conducts and prepares pre-incident surveys, secures emergency scenes, performs fire extinguishment, performs salvage and overhaul operations, and provides emergency medical services. Performs station maintenance and duties.Conducts repairs or alterations to station facilities, grounds, and equipment.Performs daily checks/inspections of apparatus and hydrants. Operates department apparatus, vehicles, and radio.Assists with departmental activities and works with volunteer staff, striving for consistency throughout the organization.Represents the department at various events such as parades, safety days, and community events.Conducts public information/education classes related to fire prevention, hazardous materials, disaster preparedness, and other department activities.Prepares and maintains a variety of records, manuals, and reports.Performs work during emergency/disaster situations upon request and as assigned by superiors.Performs related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be able to perform work that requires regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force.Must be able to perform work that regularly requires standing, walking, speaking, hearing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting, and performing repetitive motions.Must be able to perform work that frequently requires sitting, tasting or smelling.Must be able to have standard visual acuity requirements.Must be able to communicate vocally for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.Must be able to hear to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.Must be able to prepare and analyze written or computer dataMust be able to perform visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities.Must be able to perform work that regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and exposure to fumes or airborne particles.Must be able to perform work that occasionally requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. Work is generally in a loud noise location