Job Information
City of Eastman Firefighter in Eastman, Georgia
CITY OF EASTMAN JOB TITLE: Firefighter
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for protecting lives and property endangered by fire and other emergency situations.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Responds to fires and performs fire suppression activities utilizing firefighting equipment and techniques, including nozzle operation, fire stream direction, and building ventilation.
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``` - Performs rescue, salvage, and overhaul operations.
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``` - Administers first response emergency medical care.
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``` - Participates in physical fitness programs.
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``` - Inspects assigned apparatus and equipment; performs routine maintenance on same.
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``` - Participates and assists in training, fire drills, and mock disasters, including set-up and evacuation.
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``` - May act as substitute driver of emergency vehicles to include establishing a fire stream and monitoring gauges.
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``` - Performs building maintenance housekeeping and grounds maintenance duties.
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``` - Conducts station tours.
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``` - Assists in completing reports.
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``` - Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
- Knowledge of firefighting techniques.
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``` - Knowledge of firefighting apparatus and equipment.
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``` - Knowledge of hydraulics and extrication equipment.
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``` - Knowledge of local, state and federal fire codes.
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``` - Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association guidelines and departmental and city rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
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``` - Knowledge of local geography, streets and buildings.
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``` - Knowledge of hazardous materials.
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``` - Knowledge of potential fire hazards.
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``` - Knowledge of first responder emergency medical care.
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``` - Knowledge of building construction and basic mechanics.
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``` - Skill in operating firefighting equipment.
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``` - Skill in operating rescue and extrication equipment.
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``` - Skill in interpersonal relations.
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``` - Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Lieutenant assigns work in terms of general instructions. Work is reviewed for compliance with instructions and established procedures and the nature and propriety of final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include National Fire Protection Association codes, federal and state laws, local ordinances, building codes, and city and department rules, regulations, policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related fire suppression and rescue duties. Potentially life-threatening situations contribute to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to protect lives and property through fire suppression activities, fire prevention and safety activities, and education. Successful performance results in increased public safety and decreased property loss.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, fire and emergency victims, other emergency personnel, and the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching and stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, use tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and be able to distinguish between shades of color.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed at the fire station or at fire scenes. The employee may be exposed to in lement weather, extreme temperatures, smoke, fumes, and hazardous situations and materials that require the use of protective equipment.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to read, write and perform mathem