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 Essential Functions             

1

Learns operations of the Fire Department through observation and participating in a wide variety of fire suppression, prevention, and support activities; serves in a training capacity while attending the Fire Academy.

2

Participates in the fire drills; learns hands-on hose evolutions, pump operations, ladder operations, hydrant maintenance, air pack maintenance, and related tasks.

3

Responds to fire alarms with assigned firefighting personnel; observes and assists, as appropriate, in fire response activities, including connecting and laying hose operating nozzles, and lowering and adjusting ladders.

4

Learns to apply firefighting techniques and procedures.

5

Learns to administer first aid as necessary.

6

Assists in overhauling, salvage, and cleanup operations.

7

Learns to operate motor driven equipment and related apparatus.

8

Learns to and assists in cleaning and servicing firefighting and emergency medical equipment.

9

Thinks and acts quickly in emergencies and judges situations and people accurately.

10

Learns standard broadcasting procedures of a dispatch radio system.

Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

X  

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

Work Environment for this position is indicated below with “X”

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office

Outdoors

Vehicle

Office and Field/ Plant/ Warehouse 

X 

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards and noise and vibration.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee maybe exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation