What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter - PT position at Spanish Fork City?
EFFECTIVE DATE:
July 2024
FIREFIGHTER - PT
DEPARTMENT: Fire & EMS
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time
SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES
PAY GRADE: PT 5
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general guidance and direction of the Director of Fire & EMS or his/her designee is responsible to report to the fire station to mitigate fire emergencies (i.e. Fires, Alarms, Rescues, Car Accidents, EMS assists, Natural Disasters etc.).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Fights fires by placing, connecting, and advancing hoses; operates equipment such as firefighting apparatus, nozzles, ladders, hydrants, extinguishers, generators, etc; ventilates structures; enters structures in a cautious and safe manner; participates in post-emergency salvage operations and cleanup.
- Maintains and cleans equipment and vehicles; stocks supplies; prepares and submits reports.
- Must be able to meet attendance and punctuality requirements for this position (70% of training, 20% of incidents).
- Must abide by all city policies and procedures.
- Must work well with others and be a team player.
- Applicants may be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug testing.
- Performs other duties as necessary.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Must become Utah State Certified Firefighter 1 and 2, and Wildland Red Card within the first year of hire.
- Must pass the city required physical.
- Must have a valid Utah State driver's license.
- Must pass the department physical fitness test annually.
- Ability to make sound decisions in highly stressful situations.
- Shall reside in the Spanish Fork City response district to maintain employment.
