Instructions:
Rate your knowledge and experience performing specific job-related tasks.
Task:
1. Provide treatment for a range of injuries (e.g., smoke inhalation, burns, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, injuries to bones, drowning, poisoning, etc.) to stabilize patient conditions.
2. Assist the team/crew during emergency incident operations (e.g., fires, floods, medical aids, rescues etc.) to effectively mitigate emergency situations.
3. Participate in rescue operations (e.g., confined space, search, water rescue, trench rescue, structural collapse, etc.) using proper equipment to perform rescues safely.
4. Operate hoses and/or fire extinguishers (i.e., hose lines, nozzles, etc.) to suppress and extinguish fires.
5. Operate emergency equipment/apparatus (e.g., utility vehicles, trailers, ambulances, extrication tools, chainsaws, etc.).
6. Conduct daily inventory inspection (e.g., equipment, supplies, facilities, protective equipment, tools, apparatus, etc.) to maintain operational readiness.
7. Operate emergency communications equipment (e.g., two-way radios, mobile data terminals, satellite phones, cell phones, etc.) to relay/request information with dispatchers and other emergency responders.
8. Prepare reports and documentation (e.g., call volumes, compliance reports, maintenance records, inspection reports, hazard analysis, incident reports, purchasing forms, etc.) to ensure compliance with regulations and departmental needs.
9. Conduct or participate in presentations (e.g., fire safety material/information, fire evacuation drills, fire extinguisher training, community events, etc.) to stakeholders or the public.
10. Manage hazardous material incidents to ensure the safety of the public by isolating and denying entry into affected areas (e.g., decontamination, control exposure, etc.).
11. Participate in wildland operations (e.g., use of hand and power tools to cut hand line, inspect and remove vegetation, etc.) in order to suppress and extinguish fires.
12. Perform regular inspections and testing of fire protection systems and equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, sprinkler system, fire hydrants, fire alarms, etc.) to ensure they are working properly.
13. Assist in investigations for fire cause by (e.g., preserving the scene, collecting evidence, etc.) to aid police and State Fire Marshal in the investigative process.
14. Participate in ongoing fire service and safety training (e.g., wildland, rural, structural firefighting, fire prevention/suppression principles and practices, hazardous materials, etc.) to increase job knowledge and proficiency.
15. Participate in Incident Command Systems (ICS) to manage incidents and provide effective communication and operations.
16. Protect confidentiality rights using guidelines, policies, and procedures pursuant to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations.
17. Utilize computer software, office equipment, and internet programs (e.g., Microsoft office software, fax machine, copier, scanner, etc.) to assist with daily operations.
Knowledge, Skill, or Ability:
1. Knowledge of computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, National Fire Incident Reporting Systems (NFIRS), training software, etc.) to complete reporting requirements and other work assignments.
2. Ability to safely drive (e.g., utility vehicles, fire apparatus, ambulances, etc.) through adverse conditions.
3. Ability to perform as part of a team/crew during emergency incidents and work projects.
4. Ability to read and comprehend written materials (e.g., references, summaries, memos, letters, etc.).
5. Ability to operate hoses and/or fire extinguishers to suppress and extinguish fires.
6. Ability to use hand/power tools.
7. Ability to use communication devices (e.g., two-way radios, mobile data terminals, cell phones, etc.).
8. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with others (e.g., employees, the public, regulatory agencies, etc.).
9. Ability to tie knots (e.g., bowline, square, becket bend, clove hitch, timber hitch, family of eights, etc.).
10. Ability to analyze and evaluate situations accurately and thoroughly to determine and implement effective, appropriate courses of action.
11. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, etc.).
12. Ability to administer the appropriate level of care during medical emergencies (e.g., first aid, CPR, Heimlich maneuver, etc.).
13. Ability to complete tasks in a timely, detailed, and orderly manner.
14. Ability to identify and anticipate problems and act proactively.
15. Ability to exhibit punctuality when reporting to duty and responding to job tasks.
