2024 JOB TITLE:  Firefighter Private/EMT/Paramedic

DEPARTMENT:  Fire Department

REPORTS TO:  Fire Lieutenant

SUPERVISES:                  N/A

I. Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Fire Lieutenant, the purpose of the position is perform fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue, and to act as an EMT or paramedic. Employees in this classification perform highly skilled, technical level work. Position is responsible for providing life and property protection. Firefighters are expected to assist with administrative duties assigned to them by the Battalion Chiefs, Captains and Lieutenants and to assist in carrying out the goals and objectives of the department. Performs related work as required.

II.Essential Functions

·      Comply with all written City policies and procedures.

·      Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

·      Performs various suppression operations to include but not limited to interior structural fire operations.

·      Performs salvage, extinguishes fires, and removes hazards.

·      Performs rescue operations. 

·      Performs Emergency Medical Services commensurate with level of certification. Maintains all necessary licenses and certifications in order to remain current at level of EMS certification.

·      Participates in cleaning and maintaining station facilities, grounds, equipment and apparatus; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained at assigned station; ensure that all equipment and apparatus is in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.

·      Operates, inspects and performs other technical tasks related to the apparatus and equipment in the Fire Department.

·      Conducts public education classes, including extinguisher, CPR and first aid classes as certified. 

·      Conducts station tours and displays apparatus at special events

·      May be assigned as driver for apparatus and Rescues.

·      Performs pre-incident planning functions, including but not limited to acquiring premise information, street and hydrant locations, and gathers hazard information.

·      Conducts building and Life Safety inspections as a part of an assigned Engine or Rescue company.

·      May Install detectors and inspect alarm systems.

·      Prepares fire and emergency medical run sheets and other official reports.

·      Conducts fire prevention activities.

·      Continually work toward the improvement and productivity of the Auburn Fire Department

III.Duties and Responsibilities

·      The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.

·      Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.

·      Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.

·      Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

·      Performs general housekeeping duties in and around the firehouse.

·      Performs other emergency and non-emergency tasks as assigned. 

·      Have a valid Maine driver’s license.

·      Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence.

·      Assists with the training of probationary employees assigned to the firefighters vehicle and/or platoon.

·      May participate in personnel evaluations of peers and supervisors.

·      Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.

·      Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information, such as local, state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the operation of fire prevention, investigation, suppression, rescue and emergency medical service programs.

·      Requires the ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.

·      Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

·      Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

·      Requires the ability to perform skilled coordinated movements, such as utilizing fire prevention, suppression, rescue and investigation equipment such as cameras, gas detectors, explosion meters, pumps, hoses, and forcible entry tools.

V.Work Environment

Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to any or all of the following at

any time:

• hazardous chemicals and materials

• fumes and smoke
• intense heat
• Electrical hazards
• confined or high workplaces
• risk of radiation
• extremely loud noises
• working near moving mechanical parts

• outdoor weather conditions
• vibration
• water sources including rivers, lakes, ponds and canals.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and it is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

IV. Physical Requirements

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities

which may include the following at any time:

• physical movements necessary to participate in a variety of fire suppression activities
• crouching or crawling during emergency operations
• moving equipment and injured/deceased persons
• climbing stairs/ladders
• walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• using hands to touch, handle or feel objects
• reaching with hands and arms
• lifting or exerting force over 100 pounds
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• making observations
• reading and writing
• operating assigned equipment
• assessing the situation at an incident scene
• communicating with others

Special vision requirements that may be required at any time include:

• close vision
• distance vision
• color vision
• peripheral vision
• depth perception
• ability to adjust focus