Firefighter 56

About This Role

<div style="text-align: justify;">This is protective service work at the entry level in extinguishing fires, and responding to emergency medical calls, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergencies. The work requires knowledge of firefighting procedures, techniques and methods, emergency medical response protocols and techniques, and rules and regulations used in protecting life and property which are learned through specialized training and on-the-job experience. Contacts require skills in communicating with others in potentially adverse and critical situations and are important in directing and controlling others. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by somewhat diversified procedures and the work is patterned involving similar situations but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. Work is performed in a completely uncontrolled environment, where risks and hazards are substantial, generally unknown or unpredictable, and possibly uncontrollable. Operates specialized firefighting equipment and tools, and emergency communications equipment that requires extensive specialized training. The physical de

Requirements

<ul><li>Knowledge of Fire and Rescue standard operating procedures and standard administrative procedures.<li>Knowledge of Fire and Rescue rules and regulations.<li>Knowledge of firefighting techniques, methods, and procedures.<li>Knowledge of emergency medical protocols and techniques.<li>Knowledge of fire behavior and how it affects different types of building construction.<li>Knowledge of tools and equipment used to fight fires and perform rescue procedures.<li>Knowledge of, use, and maintenance of health and safety protective gear.<li>Knowledge of fire hazards and safety rules and regulations.<li>Ability to perform emergency medical procedures on victims.<li>Ability to read maps.<li>Ability to lift, carry, and operate firefighting equipment and tools.<li>Ability to climb ladders or wal