Firefighter

Under general supervision, answers and responds to calls and alarms related to fire and rescue emergencies exercising sound judgment in performing fire suppression and rescue tasks. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.

Examples of Duties

Responds to emergency calls and alarms related to fire and rescue emergencies; drives pumper trucks to fire scenes transporting equipment and personnel to perform fire suppression and rescue services. Combats and extinguishes fires by using pumper trucks, generators, hoses and nozzles, axes, forcible entry tools, ladders, chain saws, air packs, etc.; rescues victims and administers CPR and basic first aid as needed until EMS personnel arrive at scene. Attends and participates in fire safety training as required; assists in conducting training sessions as needed. Conducts inspections of various buildings, facilities, public assemblies, etc., enforcing fire and city codes; inspects residential homes as requeste...