Fire Fighter is responsible for rapid response to fires, accidents, and other emergencies to protect people, property, and the environment. Works with firefighting teams to control and extinguish fires and safely manage hazardous materials. Being a Fire Fighter performs search and rescue, responds to auto accidents, and provides emergency medical services. Uses and operates fire tools, equipment and apparatus as effectively and safely as possible. Additionally, Fire Fighter performs routine maintenance and inspection of firefighting equipment and gear to ensure proper condition and preparedness for emergencies. Prepares post-incident reports as required. May participate in fire safety education and inspection activities. Typically is required to pass periodic physical ability tests. May require registry in NREMT. May require an associate degree in fire science. Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Fire Fighter works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Fire Fighter typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
CLASS TITLE: FIREFIGHTER I /EMT/ PARAMEDIC
CHARACTERISTICS OF CLASS: Recruit - This is a probationary position for fire department employees. Position requires attending a Recruit Class consisting of extensive basic training and skills development to establish firefighter proficiency at the Firefighter I level as prescribed in NFPA Standard 1001 within six (6) months following date of employment. Employment may be terminated at any time for unsatisfactory performance during this probation period. Recruit participates in emergency operations commensurate with attained level of training. Recruit is closely supervised by company and shift commanders and is instructed by senior firefighters. Works an assigned shift schedule offering the greatest opportunity for training.
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
Ability to communicate (give and comprehend verbal orders) while wearing PPE/SCBA under conditions of high background noise, poor visibility and unpredictable distracting factors.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Wear a SCBA which includes a demand valve-type positive pressure facepiece or HEPA filter mask, which requires the ability to tolerate increased respiratory workloads.
Climb flights of stairs or ladders, operating from heights, or crawling in the dark along narrow, uneven surfaces, while wearing PPE weighing at least 50lbs and carrying equipment weighing an additional 10-40 lbs.
Searching, finding, and rescue-dragging or carrying victims ranging from newborns to adults weighing over 200 lbs to safety despite hazardous conditions and low visibility.
Operating fire/ems emergency vehicles in emergency mode with lights and sirens.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed primarily in office, vehicles, and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils. Unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without the benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest breaks, meals, access to medications, or hydration.
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
Functioning as an integral component of a team, where sudden incapacitation of a member can result in mission failure or in risk of injury or death to civilians or other team members.
The examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
NOTE: Appointees will be subject to completion of a standard probationary period.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: High School graduate or GED. Must have a valid Kentucky Operator's License and a good driving record. Must meet requirements established by Kentucky Revised Statutes for third class cities and the City of Winchester Personnel Code for firefighters. Must have a valid Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) EMT or Paramedic card. Must have a current Candidate Physical Ability Testing (CPAT) card approved by the Ky Fire Commission.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be in excellent physical condition with no impairment. Candidate may have corrected vision. Must have ability to understand and follow difficult oral or written instructions in English language. Must be able to learn to use firefighting tools and appliances. Must have the mental capacity to retain and utilize instructions offered in lecture, demonstration and practical exercise training presentations.
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