·       Principles, practices, techniques and equipment used in fire, medical and hazardous materials emergency responses.

·       Implementation of the Incident Command System.

·      Principles and practices of fire investigation and prevention.

·       Emergency medical practices and techniques.

·       Basic record keeping and time management techniques.

·       Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.

·       Make determination as to the best course of action for fighting fires or responding to other related emergency situations.

·       Assess emergency incidents and develop and implement appropriate strategy and tactics.

·       To work under extremely stressful situations which result from man-caused and natural disasters.

·       Work within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following of orders.

·       Learn and adhere to policies and procedures related to the work.

·       Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes and regulations.

·       Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

·      Maintain or direct the maintenance of accurate records and files.

·      Use initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.

·      Work in a team environment and have respect for another team player.

·      Participate in activities that promote Eagle Fire Department’s mission, vision and values.

·      Interact with the public and department personnel in a professional and respectful manner.

·      Maintain fire station, apparatus and equipment.

·      Responds to emergencies and participates in extinguishment of fires, rescue and treatment of injured people, and mitigation of disasters.

·      Make decisions that follow safe and proper procedures.

·      Participate and assist in training.

·      Assist Driver and shift officer with assigned tasks.

·      Meet department training requirements annually.

·      Perform other duties as required.

·      High School Diploma, (GED), or greater.

·      Minimum age at time of hire:18.

·      Possess a valid driver license.

·      Obtain a valid State of Idaho driver’s license within 6 months of hire date.

·      Must possess a current National Registry or state-issued EMT-B (or higher) certification by submission of this application, with the ability to obtain reciprocity in Idaho within 120 days of employment and maintain certification.

·      Ability to meet physically demanding standards.

·      Candidates must pass NFPA 1582/DOT pre-employment physical and medical assessment upon receiving a job offer.

·      Candidates with any felonies, felony driving convictions and/or felony drug convictions over the age of 18 will be disqualified.

·      Candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation.

·      Capable of meeting the NFPA standard to wear a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

·       Constantly requires driving a motor vehicle including emergency apparatus in order to attend meetings and reach sites.

·       Constantly requires clear vision to read printed materials and hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone, over a M.D.T. and through a two-way radio system.

·       Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

·       Constantly requires strength and stamina to respond and oversee emergency situations.

·       Constantly requires mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

·       Being awakened at all hours of the day/night to respond to emergency situations.

·       Work 24-hour shifts (currently suppression personnel work a 48/96 schedule)

·       Work weekends and holidays

·       Travel by vehicle or plane to classes and seminars.

·      Drive department motor vehicles to emergency and training incidents.