Firefighter

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• The Geography of the City of Pleasanton and surrounding areas.  This includes the street system, and hydrant locations.
• Specialized firefighting equipment and vehicles.
• Current strategies for all types of fire such as wildland, commercial, residential, airport, flammable and combustible liquids, vehicles etc.
• Have working knowledge of International fire Code.
• Computers and related software.
• Complete the NIMS ICS series 100, 200, 700 and 800.
• Ability to make determinations as to best course of action for fighting fires or responding to other related emergency situations.
• Ability to work in stressful situations.
• This position is required to remain available twenty-four hours a day.
• Work within the command structure and work in a team environment.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to carry a minimum of 50 pounds under working conditions.
• Must be able to work and take directions from others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have good vision and manual dexterity.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to gain physical strength and agility sufficient to perform prolonged and hazardous work under adverse conditions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds under adverse working conditions.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds and to make forceful arrests when necessary
• Must be able to climb ladders, clear fences, and other obstacles.
• Demands mental and emotional stability in very high stress conditions.
• This position is required to remain available twenty-four hours a day.
• Subjected to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time.
• Working conditions may be inside or outside with exposure to inclement weather; environmental hazards; excessive noise; animals, snakes, and poisonous insects.
• Required to comply with personal protective equipment requirements.
• Operates a city vehicle daily.

The duties listed above are general illustrations of work performed by the Firefighter. Specific statements of duties not included, does not exclude them from the position if the work is related to the position. Job descriptions are subject to change by the city as the needs of the city and the requirements of the job change.