DEFINITIONTo respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, and other emergency calls by operating assigned firefighting and medical emergency apparatus to protect life and property; to operate and maintain a variety of fire and rescue apparatus and firefighting equipment; to participate in firefighting activities, emergency medical services, hazardous materials incidents, fire prevention, and training activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

1. Receives general supervision from a Fire Captain or Lieutenant
2. May exercise functional and technical supervision over lower level staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Operate the fire apparatus; clean and maintain apparatus and equipment and perform general custodial duties are required.
2. Drive assigned apparatus to and from location of fire or emergency.
3. Respond to fire alarms; lay and connect hose; maintain pumping apparatus; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders; assist with all aspects of firefighting activities as necessary.
4. Operate numerous types of fire suppression, rescue, salvage and emergency medical equipment.
5. Provide emergency medical care at medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations involving threat to human life.
6. Assist in inspecting buildings and property for fire hazards, efficiency of fire protective equipment, adequacy of fire exits, and general compliance with fire prevention and hazardous materials laws and standards.
7. Assist with classes and public education on fire prevention methods; conduct fire prevention and first aid classes for classes for schools, churches, civic groups, and general public.
8. Assist in maintaining assigned fire station during shift; participate in cooking and cleaning activities; oversee the completion of minor building repairs and maintenance as necessary.
9. Assist in the investigation of fire scenes to determine causes; prepare inspection reports, and assist in the preparation of investigative reports as directed by the Fire Marshal.
10. Participate in fire drills; attend training sessions that include firefighting techniques, emergency medical care, and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.
11. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A. Knowledge of:
   1. Principles of mechanics and hydraulics as related to operating fire equipment and apparatus.
   2. Agency rules and regulations.
   3. Local geography, including the location of streets, water mains and hydrants, and the major fire hazards of the City.
   4. Advanced First Aid, CPR, and other medical assistance techniques.
   5. Principles, practices, and procedures of hazardous materials handling.
2. Ability to:
   1. Analyze fire and emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action.
   2. Effectively and safely drive, operate, and maintain the full range of fire apparatus and equipment used by the Department.
   3. Make reasonable and sound decisions under adverse conditions.
   4. Effectively deal with people under stress.
   5. Understand and act in accordance with departmental policies, rules, and instructions in the field of firefighting.
   6. Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned.
   7. Think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies.
   8. Maintain effective audiovisual discrimination and perception needed for:
      • Making observations.
      • Communicating with others.
      • Reading and writing.
      • Operating assigned equipment.
      • Operating a motor vehicle.
   9. Maintain physical conditions appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
      • Running, walking, crouching or crawling during emergency operations.
      • Climbing stairs/ladders.
      • Transporting equipment and injured/deceased persons.
      • Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
      • Lifting, dragging, carrying, cleaning, pulling, or pushing heavy equipment.
      • Performing life-saving and rescue procedures.
      • Operating assigned equipment.
      • Performance of routine functions of a calculator and personal computer.
   10. Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:
       • Hazards of emergency driving.
       • Natural and man-made disasters.
       • Hazards associated with high temperature caused by fires and extreme cold.
       • Dangers of working at extreme heights.
       • Hazards associated with extreme and constant noise.
       • Dangers associated with mechanical, electrical, or chemical fires.
       • Hazardous materials, explosives, radiation, toxic waste, and toxic gases.
   11. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
3. Experience and trainingAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
   1. ExperienceTwo years in rank as a Fire Fighter in the City of Red Oak
   2. Education
      • Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in fire science.
      • Fifteen college semester hours.
4. License or Certificate
   1. Possession of or ability to obtain and retain a Class B license.
   2. Possession of Basic Fire Fighter certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
   3. Possession of Driver/Operator certification by Texas Commission on Fire Protection.