GENERAL PURPOSE: Under close supervision, performs fire fighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required to control emergency incidents, and protects the lives and property of the City residents.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

·       Responds to emergencies and non-emergency calls for service, and performs fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required; determines the proper course of action and follows orders under stressful conditions.

·       Mitigates hazards, emergency situations and hazardous materials incidents.

·       Operates emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools and equipment; assists and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and other responders as required.

·       Inspects and maintains Fire Department facilities, equipment and supplies; cleans, repairs and returns equipment to service after use.

·       Assists in the maintenance of required departmental and emergency response records.

·       Performs preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

·       Inspects and maintains personal protective equipment and assures that all equipment is in a state of readiness and available for immediate use.

·       Assists with inspection of buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances; may assist with fire investigations.

·       Assists with emergency medical and fire training for volunteers; participates in public education, prevention and safety activities.

·       Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·     City's geography; the location of all streets, sites and building locations; and the hazards of these facilities, to assure that firefighting activities are accomplished in a fast, effective and safe manner.

Skill in & Ability to:

·       Dexterity in providing firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services under emergency conditions.

·       Following orders under stressful conditions.

·       Recognizing the design, construction, utilization and contents of buildings in order to apply appropriate standard firefighting techniques.

·       Assessing emergency medical patient needs, and providing emergency medical care.

·       Performing maintenance and repair of firefighting vehicles, facilities and equipment.

·       Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.

·       Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work.

Special Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire. Must maintain a level of physical fitness meeting Fire Department standards. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver License.

Post-hire requirement: Successful completion of regional fire training academy as approved by the Life Safety Council. The four currently recognized regional fire training academies by the Regional Metropolitan Phoenix Fire Service Automatic Aid Agreement are Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale and Chandler. Must obtain, and maintain, State of Arizona Paramedic certification as directed by the Fire Chief.

Must possess the following at time of application (Applicant must submit copies or proof of possession with application):

·       Current Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic

·       Current (within past 6 months) CPAT (and must possess at time of hire)

Physical Demands / Work Environment:       Work is performed outdoors and indoors at emergency incident sites, and in fire station facilities.