The fundamental reason this classification exists is to protect life and property through firefighting

and EMS activities often performed under conditions which require strenuous physical exertion.

Major elements of a Firefighter's work are the participation in code enforcement activities

performed by fire companies, supervised drills, and training in firefighting and EMS skills. Time is

spent in special and routine maintenance of equipment and apparatus and routine care of buildings

and grounds, as well as public education activities. Work at the fire station and scenes of fires, is

normally performed under close supervision in accordance with well defined procedures, and is

inspected in process and upon completion by a Fire Captain. Occasionally, employees in this class

may be required to relieve an officer of higher rank and when so assigned, are responsible for the

management of all company programs and the supervision of assigned fire companies and

equipment at the scene of the fire until relieved of command by an officer of higher rank.

Firefighters may be assigned to work on special assignments which call for special abilities and

knowledge attained through experience and training.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Protects life and property by performing fire fighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire

prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment apparatus, and facilities. Generally assigned to work

twenty-four (24) hour shifts, although may be detailed to other work periods. This is the first of six

classifications.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May assist to coordinate, instruct or supervise the work of paid-on-call firefighters, recruits or other

part-time department personnel, as assigned. May be responsible for coordinating other

departmental activities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Performs firefighting activities, including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related

equipment, laying hose and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks;

 Performs emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other

assistance as required;

 Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous

materials, and related subjects;

 Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication

equipment;

 Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention

programs;

 Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental

equipment;

 Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and

washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes,

hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans and polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and

equipment;

 Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness,

hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials and

emergency aid activities;

• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics;

• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing

debris;

• Flushes hydrants;

• Inspects buildings and premises for compliance with fire laws, checks on complaints and aids

in the investigation of arson cases;

• Inspects commercial and noncommercial buildings;

• Signs citations and gives testimony in court in connection with fire code enforcement activities;

• Attends public gatherings to ensure observance of fire safety requirements;

• Participates in station radio tests;

• Conducts tours of station houses;

ACLS respective of the certification level;

• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline

work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer

service.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

 Performs other duties, which may be assigned from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·        Must be 18 years or older at time of employment.

·        Must be able to successfully pass applicable background screenings.

·        Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

·        Must be able to pass Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

Education and Experience:

·        High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.

·        Minimum of two-years of experience with an agency with comparable call volume providing sufficient experience to be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

·        No more than six months may have lapsed between last fire department or fire district employment and date of application.

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Certifications & Licenses:

·        Must possess or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.

·        Must have a current and valid AZ or NREMT CEP or EMT certification.

·        Firefighter II certification, or Pro Board, or IFSAC certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of driver safety.

• Knowledge of emergency medical procedures.

• Knowledge of fire codes.

• Knowledge of customer service practices.

• Knowledge of the inspection techniques and methods use by the Fire Department.

• Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment.

• Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and

fire prevention techniques.

• Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or

station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of

extreme heights, intense heat , cold or smoke.

• Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and

the general public.

• Ability to communicate orally in English with customers, clients, or the public in faceto-

face one-to-one settings, in group settings or by using the phone.

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor

elements.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions may require the use of personal of Town vehicles on Town business.

Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid

driver’s license, and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for

Town business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized town vehicle or if the

employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

• Some positions may require the performance of other essential and marginal functions

depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.

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