Daytime Driver

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Part-Time Firefighter position duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Responds to various types of emergencies such as fires, accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, explosions, and natural catastrophes; drives fire vehicles to the scene of an emergency.
2. Utilizes a variety of firefighting equipment to contain and extinguish exterior and interior structural fires or to resolve other emergencies; operates pump and auxiliary equipment; lays and connects hoses; operates nozzles; directs fog, chemical, and water streams; ensures that proper water pressure is available; ventilates burning buildings; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and related equipment; performs salvage operations; removes debris; and operates equipment required for technical rescue, including hydraulic tools, rope rescue equipment, rescue saws, etc.
3. Performs search and rescue operations at the scene of a fire or emergency; extricates people from vehicles; obtains baseline vitals including blood pressure, pulse, blood glucose level, respirations and oxygen saturations; administers first aid to injured or sick persons; and provides pre-hospital medical care.
4. Inspects, tests, cleans, and maintains station equipment and vehicles; reports safety hazards or maintenance problems to Station Officer; and performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
5. Performs building maintenance, ground maintenance, and general custodial work at fire station.
6. Prepares, completes, maintains, and submits reports and logs pertaining to shift activities.
7. Performs fire prevention duties including pre-fire plans to determine the physical layout and hazards of businesses; inspects business to determine compliance with applicable fire codes and ordinances; reports code and ordinance violations.
8. Performs hydrant inspections and maintenance; checks and measures water flow and static pressure; cleans area around hydrant for easy access; and lubricates and paints hydrants as needed.
9. Conducts fire prevention and safety educational classes.
10. Performs cooking and laundry duties at the station.
11. Exercises and maintains a state of physical readiness.
12. Participates in in-service training programs, certification classes, and drills as required.
13. Participate in committee work for the department and/or Township as deemed appropriate by the Hempfield Fire Chief and/or Township Manager.
14. Provide other services and perform other tasks as requested or assigned by the Hempfield Fire Chief and/or Township Manager.