Firefighter

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GENERAL PURPOSE: Under close supervision, performs fire fighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required to control emergency incidents, and protects the lives and property of the City residents.

• Responds to emergencies and non-emergency calls for service, and performs fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required; determines the proper course of action and follows orders under stressful conditions.
• Mitigates hazards, emergency situations and hazardous materials incidents.
• Operates emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools and equipment; assists and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and other responders as required.
• Inspects and maintains Fire Department facilities, equipment and supplies; cleans, repairs and returns equipment to service after use.
• Assists in the maintenance of required departmental and emergency response records.
• Performs preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Inspects and maintains personal protective equipment and assures that all equipment is in a state of readiness and available for immediate use.
• Assists with inspection of buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances; may assist with fire investigations.
• Assists with emergency medical and fire training for volunteers; participates in public education, prevention and safety activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience:

Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent.  

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Fire Department general orders, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Firefighting and emergency services techniques and procedures, and related safety issues.
• City's geography; the location of all streets, sites and building locations; and the hazards of these facilities, to assure that firefighting activities are accomplished in a fast, effective and safe manner.

Skill in & Ability to:

• Dexterity in providing firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services under emergency conditions. 
• Following orders under stressful conditions.
• Recognizing the design, construction, utilization and contents of buildings in order to apply appropriate standard firefighting techniques.
• Assessing emergency medical patient needs and providing emergency medical care.
• Performing maintenance and repair of firefighting vehicles, facilities and equipment. 
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work.

12 Month Goals:

1. Master Core Firefighting and EMS Skills

• Successfully complete the department's probationary training program.

2. Build Teamwork and Situational Awareness

• Integrate into station life by understanding crew dynamics, chain of command, and department culture.

3. Enhance Physical and Mental Preparedness

• Maintain peak physical fitness through regular workouts to meet and exceed department standards.

Hourly base rate: 

$22.35/2912 Annual Hours
$31.29/2080 Annual Hours 

**Firefighters certified as paramedics shall receive their regular rate plus an additional premium pay of $3.25 per hour.

**Firefighters certified as Hazardous Materials Technician or Technical Rescue Technicians shall receive $1.00 per hour specialty pay.

Special Requirements:  Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire. Must maintain a level of physical fitness meeting Fire Department standards. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver License. 

Post-hire requirement: Successful completion of regional fire training academy as approved by the Life Safety Council. The four currently recognized regional fire training academies by the Regional Metropolitan Phoenix Fire Service Automatic Aid Agreement are Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale and Chandler. Must obtain, and maintain, State of Arizona Paramedic certification as directed by the Fire Chief.

Must possess the following at the time of hire (Applicant must submit copies or proof of possession)

• Current Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic 
• Current (within past 6 months) CPAT 

Physical Demands / Work Environment:  Work is performed outdoors and indoors at emergency incident sites, and in fire station facilities.

Reports To:  Fire Captain

Supervision Exercised: None

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Salary : $31 - $2,080