What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Fighter position at City of Lewiston?
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Under direction of Engineers, a Company Officer and/or Chief Officer, perform duties in response to fire, hazardous materials, technical rescue, extrication and rescue, aircraft rescue and firefighting, and emergency medical scenes providing basic life support and/or advanced life support; maintain Fire Department equipment and apparatus in a state of readiness, maintain buildings in a state of cleanliness; perform Engineer duties when needed.Performs fire suppression, EMS, ARFF, hazmat, rescue and extrication, and technical rescue operations as assigned or required; responds to fire and medical emergencies; extinguishes fires including structural, automotive, wildland, chemical, aircraft, marine and petroleum applying appropriate techniques, and extinguishing agents and basic life support.
Drives fire apparatus including engines, aerial trucks, rescue squads, wildland engines and ambulances to emergency scenes as assigned; place and operate equipment including pumping, hydraulic power tools and aerial devices, calculating water pressures, as well as operating all equipment on board ambulances and engines.
Performs emergency medical skills, initiates emergency care including assessment, triage, treatment, and transport. Performs skills within level of EMS certification which may include, but not limited to: IV, defibrillation, endotracheal intubation, medication administration, bleeding control, bandaging, splinting and stabilization, receiving and transporting patients.
Maintains, cleans and inspects Fire Department apparatus; check tires, batteries, fuel, oil and water levels, pumps, emergency lights, warning devices, related medical and fire equipment, and maintaining all appropriate service logs.
Assumes command and coordination of emergency fire and medical incidents until relieved by a senior member or officer, provides leadership and control at emergency incidents.
Assures safety of co-workers while on duty and during emergencies.
Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports related to fire suppression, medical emergencies and training as directed; participates in the development and completion of goals and objectives.
Participates in training drills and attends classes in various technical fire and EMS related activities, techniques and procedures; assists in the development and review of prefire plans; reads firefighting and EMS manuals, participates in OTEP programs and in-house training.
Maintains fire station by sweeping, mopping and cleaning walkways, floors, windows and rooms; performs minor building maintenance and repairs, including changing lights and cutting grass.
Conducts safety and emergency awareness presentations; conducts fire station tours and explains firefighting techniques, procedures, policies and safety precautions.
Performs as Acting Engineer as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Any combination equivalent to: High school diploma or G.E.D. ICS 100 & 200. Valid driver’s license; must maintain valid EMT or higher certification in Idaho and Washington.
Knowledge:
Fire Department organization
Incident Command System 100 & 200 and Personnel Accountability
Geographical location of hydrants in the City of Lewiston
Geographical location of streets and roads in response areas
Geographical location of hospitals in response areas
Basic pump and hydraulic operations
Methods, materials, equipment and techniques used in fire suppression, EMS, ARFF, hazmat and technical rescue
Principles and practices of fire science
Oral and written communication skills
Appropriate medical treatment in emergency situations
Record-keeping techniques (i.e. NFIRS, PCR)
Interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
Proper tool and equipment usage and maintenance of firefighting equipment
Patient Care Guidelines
Abilities:
Perform duties in response to fires and medical emergencies, ARFF, hazmat, rescue and extrication
Respond to fire emergencies and extinguish structural, automotive, chemical, aircraft and other fires
Respond to emergency medical calls and provide treatment for sick and injured persons
Operate and maintain a wide variety of specialized fire department apparatus including engines, aerials, ARFF vehicles, hazmat vehicles, wildland firefighting vehicles, ambulances
Operate and maintain a wide variety of fire and EMS equipment
Drive emergency vehicles to emergency scenes in a safe and efficient manner
Utilize appropriate fire suppression agents and techniques
Participate in ongoing fire and emergency services training
Perform emergency medical techniques and maintain status as an EMT
Maintain and repair Fire Department equipment, apparatus, buildings and grounds
Set up and operate pumps, hoses, hydraulic and emergency equipment at fire scenes
Maintain records and prepare reports
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Perform prolonged and strenuous work in adverse conditions
Perform heavy physical labor; climb and descend stairs and ladders
Utilize Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP) techniques and defensive driving skills
Demonstrate and keep a level of fitness sufficient to perform strenuous tasks safely and efficiently
Work at emergency scenes wearing Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Indoor and outdoor work environment; subject to shift work 24 hours at a time, long duration without sleep, emergency call-outs, adverse weather conditions, and driving to conduct work.
Physical activities include dexterity of hands and fingers to operate all types of fire apparatus; climbing, crawling, stretching, walking and standing for long periods of time; bending, pulling, pushing, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 150 pounds; swimming, physical agility and stamina, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally; seeing to operate vehicles and equipment, and hearing to communicate with victims and firefighting personnel.
Incumbents may be exposed to extreme heat and flames, toxic smoke, fumes and gases, chemicals and hazardous materials, flammable liquids, bodily fluids, people with altered mental states, people acting violently, high voltage, working at heights, and working with and around high-pressure hoses. Be exposed to working in a water environment; a steep, rocky snake-invested environment; a deep mountainous snowy environment, or even a dry, hot desert-type environment.
Under direction of Engineers, a Company Officer and/or Chief Officer, perform duties in response to fire, hazardous materials, technical rescue, extrication and rescue, aircraft rescue and firefighting, and emergency medical scenes providing basic life support and/or advanced life support; maintain Fire Department equipment and apparatus in a state of readiness, maintain buildings in a state of cleanliness; perform Engineer duties when needed.Performs fire suppression, EMS, ARFF, hazmat, rescue and extrication, and technical rescue operations as assigned or required; responds to fire and medical emergencies; extinguishes fires including structural, automotive, wildland, chemical, aircraft, marine and petroleum applying appropriate techniques, and extinguishing agents and basic life support.
Drives fire apparatus including engines, aerial trucks, rescue squads, wildland engines and ambulances to emergency scenes as assigned; place and operate equipment including pumping, hydraulic power tools and aerial devices, calculating water pressures, as well as operating all equipment on board ambulances and engines.
Performs emergency medical skills, initiates emergency care including assessment, triage, treatment, and transport. Performs skills within level of EMS certification which may include, but not limited to: IV, defibrillation, endotracheal intubation, medication administration, bleeding control, bandaging, splinting and stabilization, receiving and transporting patients.
Maintains, cleans and inspects Fire Department apparatus; check tires, batteries, fuel, oil and water levels, pumps, emergency lights, warning devices, related medical and fire equipment, and maintaining all appropriate service logs.
Assumes command and coordination of emergency fire and medical incidents until relieved by a senior member or officer, provides leadership and control at emergency incidents.
Assures safety of co-workers while on duty and during emergencies.
Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports related to fire suppression, medical emergencies and training as directed; participates in the development and completion of goals and objectives.
Participates in training drills and attends classes in various technical fire and EMS related activities, techniques and procedures; assists in the development and review of prefire plans; reads firefighting and EMS manuals, participates in OTEP programs and in-house training.
Maintains fire station by sweeping, mopping and cleaning walkways, floors, windows and rooms; performs minor building maintenance and repairs, including changing lights and cutting grass.
Conducts safety and emergency awareness presentations; conducts fire station tours and explains firefighting techniques, procedures, policies and safety precautions.
Performs as Acting Engineer as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Any combination equivalent to: High school diploma or G.E.D. ICS 100 & 200. Valid driver’s license; must maintain valid EMT or higher certification in Idaho and Washington.
Knowledge:
Fire Department organization
Incident Command System 100 & 200 and Personnel Accountability
Geographical location of hydrants in the City of Lewiston
Geographical location of streets and roads in response areas
Geographical location of hospitals in response areas
Basic pump and hydraulic operations
Methods, materials, equipment and techniques used in fire suppression, EMS, ARFF, hazmat and technical rescue
Principles and practices of fire science
Oral and written communication skills
Appropriate medical treatment in emergency situations
Record-keeping techniques (i.e. NFIRS, PCR)
Interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
Proper tool and equipment usage and maintenance of firefighting equipment
Patient Care Guidelines
Abilities:
Perform duties in response to fires and medical emergencies, ARFF, hazmat, rescue and extrication
Respond to fire emergencies and extinguish structural, automotive, chemical, aircraft and other fires
Respond to emergency medical calls and provide treatment for sick and injured persons
Operate and maintain a wide variety of specialized fire department apparatus including engines, aerials, ARFF vehicles, hazmat vehicles, wildland firefighting vehicles, ambulances
Operate and maintain a wide variety of fire and EMS equipment
Drive emergency vehicles to emergency scenes in a safe and efficient manner
Utilize appropriate fire suppression agents and techniques
Participate in ongoing fire and emergency services training
Perform emergency medical techniques and maintain status as an EMT
Maintain and repair Fire Department equipment, apparatus, buildings and grounds
Set up and operate pumps, hoses, hydraulic and emergency equipment at fire scenes
Maintain records and prepare reports
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Perform prolonged and strenuous work in adverse conditions
Perform heavy physical labor; climb and descend stairs and ladders
Utilize Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP) techniques and defensive driving skills
Demonstrate and keep a level of fitness sufficient to perform strenuous tasks safely and efficiently
Work at emergency scenes wearing Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Indoor and outdoor work environment; subject to shift work 24 hours at a time, long duration without sleep, emergency call-outs, adverse weather conditions, and driving to conduct work.
Physical activities include dexterity of hands and fingers to operate all types of fire apparatus; climbing, crawling, stretching, walking and standing for long periods of time; bending, pulling, pushing, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 150 pounds; swimming, physical agility and stamina, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally; seeing to operate vehicles and equipment, and hearing to communicate with victims and firefighting personnel.
Incumbents may be exposed to extreme heat and flames, toxic smoke, fumes and gases, chemicals and hazardous materials, flammable liquids, bodily fluids, people with altered mental states, people acting violently, high voltage, working at heights, and working with and around high-pressure hoses. Be exposed to working in a water environment; a steep, rocky snake-invested environment; a deep mountainous snowy environment, or even a dry, hot desert-type environment.
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