Full Time Firefighter Job Description

A. NATURE OF WORK
This is responsible skilled work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. Work involves training for and participating in the protection of life and property by fire fighting, fire prevention, fire education, and rescue activities. Work includes fire fighting, rescue, emergency medical care, and efficient operation and maintenance of equipment. Although work is performed under general supervision and established regulations, it requires initiative, and an individual understanding of fire fighting, fire prevention, rescue methods, and emergency medical techniques. Work is reviewed by command officers through inspections, observation, and results obtained.

B. TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK
As a lead person, drives fire apparatus or other equipment to the scene of a fire, connects apparatus to the hydrant, pumps water at proper pressure, and directs operations until relieved by a superior officer.
• Lays and controls hose lines, erects and climbs ladders, perform rescues, and participates in all fire fighting operations.
• Performs fire inspection work, pre-incident planning, and fire education.
• Watches the operation of meters and pumps and makes necessary adjustments or changes.
• Attends instruction sessions in such subjects as fire fighting methods, equipment operations, hydraulics, street, hydrant and fire alarm locations, and departmental activities.
• Instruct other firefighters in the operation of fire fighting, or medical equipment and procedures.
• Assumes command of a company when so designated by a superior officer.
• Responds to rescue and emergency calls. Administers first aid and emergency medical treatment as required.
• Keeps the fire station in a clean and orderly condition.
• Checks and maintains pumps, apparatus, and other fire fighting equipment.
• Performs related work as required.
• Performs assigned vehicle and station maintenance.
• May be asked to fill-in as acting Equipment Operator.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

C. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
• Thorough knowledge of modern fire fighting equipment and its efficient use.
• Thorough knowledge of geography, streets, and important locations in the Township.
• Considerable knowledge of elementary principals of hydraulics as applied to fire fighting activities.
• Considerable knowledge of first responder, and emergency medical techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of general fire fighting and rescue methods.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions, to accept authority, and to work effectively with other employees.

D. EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council - Fire Fighter I & II certified.
• Michigan Department of Public Health - Medical First Responder License.
• AED certified.
• Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council - Hazmat Awareness.
• Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council - Hazmat Operations.
• Current CPR card.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License.
• Completion of FFTC drivers training course.
• Meet NFPA 1582 requirements.