Firefighter

This position responds to fires and emergency alarms with a company; lays and connects hose, holds nozzles and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical lines and extinguishers; removes persons from danger and administers emergency medical care to injured persons; performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of Department property; cleans quarters; makes minor repairs to equipment; participates in drills and attends training sessions; performs assigned fire inspections entailing checking building exits and the like for compliance with accepted fire safety standards or ordinances; drives and operates any and all equipment used by the Department for emergency or non-emergency use as assigned by the shift commander or superior officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out the instructions and orders of all superiors.
• Attends classes, seminars, and other places of instruction, as needed to kee...