What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Fighter - certified position at City of Danville, VA?
Description
Provide fire suppression and emergency medical services; attend and complete required training; respond to calls; investigate various situations; and fight fires and provide emergency medical services in compliance with all department and state rules and regulations.
The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
- Maintains state of constant readiness for immediate response to multi-hazard emergencies; participates in training by attending and completing state and department required training; teaches classes to fire department personnel; provides customer service through assisting internal and external customers with a variety of tasks; teaches classes and provides tours to the public; installs smoke alarms; and other tasks as needed.
- Provides emergency medical response and care by securing the scene; evaluating the medical condition of the patient through proper assessment; delivering appropriate care including performing CPR if needed; utilizing medical equipment and materials; lifting and transporting patients; recording patient reports; communicating with patients and families; and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Provides emergency incident stabilization and fire suppression services by quickly evaluating the specific incident; pulling and using hoses; climbing and lift ladders; using power tools and specialized equipment.
- Handles maintenance and ensures proper operation by checking, cleaning and preventative maintenance and repair of facilities; equipment; apparatus; and fire hydrants.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Performs station maintenance and fire equipment maintenance.
- Providing public education.
- Acts as relief driver by driving and operating fire apparatus in the absence of the Firefighter/Engineer.
- Attends meetings and training sessions.
- Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.
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Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED, ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operations of machines. No experience required.
Certifications/Licenses
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to City criteria
- Candidate will be required to obtain certification of Emergency Medical Technician - Basis, Firefighter Level I and II, and Emergency Vehicle Operator Course within a probationary period
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above
Job Knowledge
No knowledge of specific work. Ability to learn and general knowledge of having a job such as timeliness and receiving directions.
Reading
Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.
Writing
Basic: Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.
Math
Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Communication Skills
Requires providing basic information to others outside direct reporting relationships on procedures or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach understanding and gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Independence and Decision-Making
Normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed frequently.
Technical Skills
Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May occasionally direct helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Very heavy physical effort, exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
- Constant vision, hearing, talking to use computer, telephone and communicate effectively with others, and to maintain operational awareness of surroundings.
- Frequent standing, walking, twisting.
- Occasional sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, climbing, balancing, talking.
- Rarely using foot controls to drive.
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
- Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
- Frequently works closely with others as part of a team.
- May occasionally experience time pressure, emergency situations, frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, tedious or exacting work, noisy/distracting environment.
- May rarely experience irregular work schedule/overtime.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other tools and equipment as appropriate or as assigned, including Fire Equipment, Truck, SCBA, Protective Gear, Axe, Generators, Hose, Water, EMS Equipment, Training Wear.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This work is performed in an office environment and on emergency scenes, where there may be noise and vibration weekly; respiratory hazards, extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, physical hazards monthly. There are occasional mechanical, chemical, electrical, and fire hazards, communicable diseases, physical danger or abuse. There is rare exposure to explosives.
The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, etc.), and any other equipment as apparent or assigned, if any.
