Job Summary

Performs fire suppression, emergency medical services operations, hazardous materials mitigation, special operations/technical rescue, and fire prevention. Performs maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and the fire station. Has knowledge of the National Incident Management System.

Examples of Duties

• Works under the general direction of the Shift Commander or designee to support the efforts and goals of the Fire Department in accordance with departmental rules and regulations.
• Performs firefighting activities utilizing fire hoses, heavy stream appliances, extinguishers and ladders and ventilates burning buildings. Is required to wear and use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus to enter extremely hazardous environments and performs search and rescue procedures to evacuate and rescue persons in danger.
• Administers emergency medical services and coordinates transport of sick and injured persons. Obtain vital signs, semi-auto defibrillation, patient assessments and other related patient care tasks in conjunction with state approved guidelines.
• Performs hazardous materials mitigation at the certified Operations level. Performs Technical Rescues requiring certification in the areas of advanced vehicle extrication, rope rescue operations, confined space rescue operations and cold-water rescue.
• Performs daily emergency apparatus and equipment inspections to include minor maintenance and repairs, apparatus, and equipment tests, to ensure proper service of all equipment. Conducts daily routine station maintenance in accordance with the established schedule as well as other assigned duties.
• Assists the company officer with daily record keeping activities to include computer-based fire and medical reporting systems.
• Participates in commercial building inspections in conjunction with the City of South Burlington Liquor License Program. Performs residential building familiarization inspections in accordance with the fire prevention code. Places findings of inspections in written inspection reports.
• Participates in shift training and may assume the role of instructor and develop training materials.
• May attend seminars and training classes to keep updated on current practices in firefighting, emergency medical services, leadership, and related subjects.
• Maintains positive public relations when participating in and conducting fire prevention programs and other related fire educational activities.
• In the absence of an officer, may perform functions under the National Incident Management System.
• Works with other departments within the City and performs other necessary tasks or functions as is necessary to accomplish City and Department goals and objectives.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Vermont Operator's License.
• Vermont or Pro Board-Certified Firefighter I and II
• Vermont Emergency Medical Technician – Basic certification
• Vermont Hazardous Material - Decontamination certification
• Current CPAT certificate
• Shall possess and maintain within one year of hiring, Vermont and National EMT Registry, AEMT certification for the duration on their employment.
• Shall possess and maintain within two years of hiring, Vermont Fire Academy Firefighter 2 certification for the duration of their employment.
• Shall possess and successfully pass an annual physical fitness standard set by the Department, for the duration of their employment.

Supplemental Information

• Possess ability to perform highly responsible duties of a complex nature, requiring considerable initiative and judgment particularly in emergency situations which do not fall clearly within established practices or precedents.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures relating to daily fire department operations and emergency mitigation.
• Knowledge of the City of South Burlington layout, streets and hydrant locations.
• Knowledge of Firefighting principles, techniques and the skillful use of related equipment.
• Knowledge of Emergency Medical Care principles, techniques and the skillful use of related equipment.
• Knowledge of Technical Rescue principles, techniques and the skillful use of related equipment in the areas of Vehicle Extrication, Hazardous Materials, Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue and Cold-Water Rescue.
• Possesses ability to operate fire engines, aerial devices, ambulances and other emergency vehicles.
• Possesses ability to rely on sense of sight and hearing to help determine the nature of an emergency and make operational decisions.
• Possesses ability to make life or death decisions during emergency operations.
• Possesses ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally. Demonstrated competency in using word processing, computer-based incident reporting systems and other software.
• Possess ability to manage and maintain confidential information to include patient medical information, criminal matters and fire and arson investigations which are sensitive in nature and confidential.