{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f5caedfd87cefb389415e427","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f5caedfd87cefb389415e427","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f5caedfd87cefb389415e427","title":"Firefighter","description":"This position is responsible for performing fire operations and prevention duties. Work involves activities including fire suppression, rescue, first aid, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, inspection activities, public education, training, engine company and/or ladder truck duties and hazardous materials response. (Firefighters may be trained in areas of pump and ladder truck operations to make them competent to operate as a Driver/Engineer.) The incumbent may work individually or as a fire suppression team member and works under the regular supervision of a Fire Lieutenant, Captain, and/or Chief Officer.\n\nExamples of Duties\n\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS\n\nResponds to fire and emergency calls as a member of an engine company, truck company or specialty unit.\nPerforms a variety of technical and manual labor duties required to locate, control and extinguish fires, including catching fire hydrants; connecting hoses and nozzles; laying supply and attack lines; using visual, sensory, technical and judgmental criteria to locate fire sources; using fire streams (including portable fire extinguishers); carrying, positioning, raising and climbing portable and aerial ladders; using a variety of hand held and powered equipment necessary to locate, control and extinguish fires.\nPerforms a variety of technical and manual labor tasks to ventilate structures involved in fire, smoke and odor calls including placing of fans and/or hose streams; mechanically opening of roofs, floors, walls, doors, windows and vents.\nPerforms forcible entry operations to gain access into structures using a variety of tools.\nPerforms salvage operations to prevent undue damage to property not involved in fire and/or emergency situations including the placement of salvage covers; removing of property, removing water, smoke and heat from structures, etc.\nPerform tasks to extricate individuals safely from wrecked vehicles, structures, earth cave ins, etc. using a variety of tools, equipment and knowledge.\nPerforms search and rescue operations to locate and remove individuals and victims from fire and emergency situations.\nPerforms water rescue functions using specialized equipment such as ropes, harnesses, boats and exposure suits.\nPerforms emergency first aid and/or CPR to fire and/or other emergency victims.\nMaintains, cleans, services, inspects, and loads firefighting and/or emergency equipment, tools, etc. on company apparatus.\nParticipates in Company fire inspections of public places of assembly to ensure compliance with local and state codes, and nationally recognized good practices and standards; to become familiar with structures; to inform persons of the benefits of sound fire prevention practices; completes inspection reports.\nParticipates in training classes and drills to maintain and enhance firefighting and emergency techniques and responses; may participate in and/or instruct in station training activities.\nPerforms at the hazardous materials operations level.\nMay perform at HAZMAT Technician or incident commander level, as required.\nMay serve at any level of the National Fire Academy Incident Command System.\nMay serve as a driver/engineer of an engine or truck company after being certified as a relief driver.\nMay perform in an Acting Officer position provided minimum qualifications of the position are met.\nMaintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.\n\nOTHER JOB FUNCTIONS\n\nDelivers public fire education programs, tours, lectures, etc. as may be necessary to ensure public fire safety.\nMaintains, performs repairs and cleans assigned fire station quarters, apparatus rooms, grounds, etc.\nWrites reports and completes all related paperwork relative to tasks assigned.\nAssists public when locked out of their home.\nUses Fire Dept. equipment for non departmental purposes such as replacing light bulbs in the City's parks.\nInspects and flow tests fire hydrants, completes related paperwork.\nPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisors.\n\nTypical Qualifications\n\nA minimum of 60 credits of post-secondary education at an approved college, university, or technical school is required by the date of hire.\n\nThorough knowledge of all firefighting and emergency techniques and procedures authorized by the Appleton Fire Department.\nThorough knowledge of the uses, maintenance requirements and locations of all firefighting and emergency equipment, tools and apparatus used by the Department.\nThorough knowledge of the instruments used for monitoring the atmosphere in fire, HAZMAT and confined space situations.\nWorking knowledge of fire chemistry, building construction, fire and building codes, and the ability to apply this knowledge to specific fire and emergency situations, inspection activities, etc.\nWorking knowledge of the operation of major apparatus including pumpers and aerial truck(s), including knowledge of basic hydraulics and aerial ladder placement and operations.\nKnowledge of fire prevention methods, laws and ordinances.\nKnowledge of policies, rules and regulations, Standard Operating Procedures of the Department and the City.\nKnowledge of the physical layout of the City streets, major buildings, city water supply, hydrant locations, etc.\nKnowledge and ability to utilize the skills of Advanced First Aid and CPR.\nAbility to swim.\nAbility to work from elevated positions.\nAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.\nAbility to recognize and identify fire and life safety issues that need to be addressed and to take the appropriate actions.\nAbility to work with moderate supervision.\nAbility to keep accurate records and use state of the art technology.\nAbility to use complex instruments and equipment.\nAbility to read and interpret technical written materials, codes, ordinances and standards.\nAbility to enforce codes in a firm, unbiased and tactful manner.\nAbility to establish effective working relations with supervisors, co workers, the public, and police personnel.\nAbility to resolve conflict situations at their lowest levels and to adapt to conflict situations that will result in a positive outcome.\nSkill in the use of firefighting hand and power tools, equipment and supplies.\nPhysical ability and endurance to efficiently and effectively perform strenuous physical labor in threatening and stressful situations.\nPossess and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license.\nAbility to obtain and maintain certifications as may be required by the position, including certification at or above technician level within a specialty response area of the Department.\nEMT Basic and Firefighter I certifications preferred by date of hire.\nLicensed, or the ability to be licensed, as a paramedic in the State of Wisconsin by the end of probation.\nNo tobacco usage.\n\nSupplemental Information\n\nCOMPETENCIES\n\nCommunication\nCustomer Focus\nHandling Difficult People\nProblem Solving\nAdaptability/Flexibility\n\nTo learn more about these competencies click here\n\nAdditional information on the position and department can be found in this 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Work involves activities including fire suppression, rescue, first aid, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, inspection activities, public education, training, engine company and/or ladder truck duties and hazardous materials response. (Firefighters may be trained in areas of pump and ladder truck operations to make them competent to operate as a Driver/Engineer.) The incumbent may work individually or as a fire suppression team member and works under the regular supervision of a Fire Lieutenant, Captain, and/or Chief Officer.\n\nExamples of Duties\n\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS\n\nResponds to fire and emergency calls as a member of an engine company, truck company or specialty unit.\nPerforms a variety of technical and manual labor duties required to locate, control and extinguish fires, including catching fire hydrants; connecting hoses and nozzles; laying supply and attack lines; using visual, sensory, technical and judgmental criteria to locate fire sources; using fire streams (including portable fire extinguishers); carrying, positioning, raising and climbing portable and aerial ladders; using a variety of hand held and powered equipment necessary to locate, control and extinguish fires.\nPerforms a variety of technical and manual labor tasks to ventilate structures involved in fire, smoke and odor calls including placing of fans and/or hose streams; mechanically opening of roofs, floors, walls, doors, windows and vents.\nPerforms forcible entry operations to gain access into structures using a variety of tools.\nPerforms salvage operations to prevent undue damage to property not involved in fire and/or emergency situations including the placement of salvage covers; removing of property, removing water, smoke and heat from structures, etc.\nPerform tasks to extricate individuals safely from wrecked vehicles, structures, earth cave ins, etc. using a variety of tools, equipment and knowledge.\nPerforms search and rescue operations to locate and remove individuals and victims from fire and emergency situations.\nPerforms water rescue functions using specialized equipment such as ropes, harnesses, boats and exposure suits.\nPerforms emergency first aid and/or CPR to fire and/or other emergency victims.\nMaintains, cleans, services, inspects, and loads firefighting and/or emergency equipment, tools, etc. on company apparatus.\nParticipates in Company fire inspections of public places of assembly to ensure compliance with local and state codes, and nationally recognized good practices and standards; to become familiar with structures; to inform persons of the benefits of sound fire prevention practices; completes inspection reports.\nParticipates in training classes and drills to maintain and enhance firefighting and emergency techniques and responses; may participate in and/or instruct in station training activities.\nPerforms at the hazardous materials operations level.\nMay perform at HAZMAT Technician or incident commander level, as required.\nMay serve at any level of the National Fire Academy Incident Command System.\nMay serve as a driver/engineer of an engine or truck company after being certified as a relief driver.\nMay perform in an Acting Officer position provided minimum qualifications of the position are met.\nMaintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.\n\nOTHER JOB FUNCTIONS\n\nDelivers public fire education programs, tours, lectures, etc. as may be necessary to ensure public fire safety.\nMaintains, performs repairs and cleans assigned fire station quarters, apparatus rooms, grounds, etc.\nWrites reports and completes all related paperwork relative to tasks assigned.\nAssists public when locked out of their home.\nUses Fire Dept. equipment for non departmental purposes such as replacing light bulbs in the City's parks.\nInspects and flow tests fire hydrants, completes related paperwork.\nPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisors.\n\nTypical Qualifications\n\nA minimum of 60 credits of post-secondary education at an approved college, university, or technical school is required by the date of hire.\n\nThorough knowledge of all firefighting and emergency techniques and procedures authorized by the Appleton Fire Department.\nThorough knowledge of the uses, maintenance requirements and locations of all firefighting and emergency equipment, tools and apparatus used by the Department.\nThorough knowledge of the instruments used for monitoring the atmosphere in fire, HAZMAT and confined space situations.\nWorking knowledge of fire chemistry, building construction, fire and building codes, and the ability to apply this knowledge to specific fire and emergency situations, inspection activities, etc.\nWorking knowledge of the operation of major apparatus including pumpers and aerial truck(s), including knowledge of basic hydraulics and aerial ladder placement and operations.\nKnowledge of fire prevention methods, laws and ordinances.\nKnowledge of policies, rules and regulations, Standard Operating Procedures of the Department and the City.\nKnowledge of the physical layout of the City streets, major buildings, city water supply, hydrant locations, etc.\nKnowledge and ability to utilize the skills of Advanced First Aid and CPR.\nAbility to swim.\nAbility to work from elevated positions.\nAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.\nAbility to recognize and identify fire and life safety issues that need to be addressed and to take the appropriate actions.\nAbility to work with moderate supervision.\nAbility to keep accurate records and use state of the art technology.\nAbility to use complex instruments and equipment.\nAbility to read and interpret technical written materials, codes, ordinances and standards.\nAbility to enforce codes in a firm, unbiased and tactful manner.\nAbility to establish effective working relations with supervisors, co workers, the public, and police personnel.\nAbility to resolve conflict situations at their lowest levels and to adapt to conflict situations that will result in a positive outcome.\nSkill in the use of firefighting hand and power tools, equipment and supplies.\nPhysical ability and endurance to efficiently and effectively perform strenuous physical labor in threatening and stressful situations.\nPossess and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license.\nAbility to obtain and maintain certifications as may be required by the position, including certification at or above technician level within a specialty response area of the Department.\nEMT Basic and Firefighter I certifications preferred by date of hire.\nLicensed, or the ability to be licensed, as a paramedic in the State of Wisconsin by the end of probation.\nNo tobacco usage.\n\nSupplemental Information\n\nCOMPETENCIES\n\nCommunication\nCustomer Focus\nHandling Difficult People\nProblem Solving\nAdaptability/Flexibility\n\nTo learn more about these competencies click here\n\nAdditional information on the position and department can be found in this 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