Firefighter I

Overview

Under supervision of the Fire Captain, the Firefighter I responds to life, property, and environmental fire and fire-related emergencies. Participates in fire suppression and prevention, station and equipment maintenance, and training and educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire emergencies; operates various firefighting and rescue equipment; performs fire ground operations; responds to and participates in mitigation of emergencies involving toxic/hazardous materials.
• Renders emergency medical care and CPR to the sick and injured.
• Completes required administrative forms and department documentation.
• Inspects, cleans, and services firefighting equipment and apparatus; maintains clean and orderly conditions in and about the fire station; tests and maintains hydrant systems.
• Attends and participates in all mandatory training activities, practice drills, and physical fitness programs regardless of the scheduled duty day.
• Participates in inspections of public and commercial buildings for fire prevention, target hazard identification, and review and fire code enforcement.
• Assists with programs such as weed abatement, arson investigation, public information programs, staff development, pre-fire planning, and maintaining pertinent maps; assists in various department operations by performing assigned tasks.
• Participates in public education programs; makes presentations to school children, service departments, and public gatherings on fire and burn prevention; represents the department at public functions to promote fire and burn prevention.
• Participates in community events; represents the department in a respectful and professional manner.
• Upholds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, and collaboration while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Qualifies as a S-130, Firefighter Training.
• Actively attending or completion of Fire Academy.
• EMT B Certification or agreement to complete an approved certification course and receive EMT B Certification within one year of hire date.
• Possession of a current CPR card.
• Valid Firefighter Class C California Driver’s License is required.
• Training to satisfy designation as an entry or trainee level Wildland or structure firefighter type 2.
• Knowledge of fire behavior and suppression techniques; operation and maintenance of pumping engines and water tender; practical/applied hydraulics; mathematics; water pressure and flow calculations; hydrant and water main systems; traffic laws and regulations; reservation geography; universal fire vocabulary and emergency medical care and basic life support techniques; basic mechanical and building construction maintenance principles; universal safety precautions when providing medical attention; equipment safety inspection procedures; the proper handling of toxic/hazardous materials.
• Must be insurable to drive department vehicle.
• Must pass physical agility test within 30 days of hire and continue to pass each year of employment thereafter.
• Basic computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, email, and internet.
• Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Native American hiring preference applies.
• Innovation Orientation: Committing to create and search for new and innovative approaches to activities that enhance performance.
• Negotiating: Exploring alternatives by means of persuasion to reach favorable outcomes in situations where decisions involve other parties.
• Problem Solving: Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.
• Teamwork: Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal, and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.
• Conceptual Thinking: Understanding a given situation or problem by combining information that is readily available; identifying patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related; identifying key or underlying issues in complex situations.

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Salary : $35