A firefighter may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties. These examples do not necessarily include all duties, which the firefighter is expected to perform.
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Drive Fire Department apparatus or other emergency equipment to the scene of a fire
- Connect apparatus to a hydrant or other water source and pump water a proper pressures
- Direct operations until relieved by a superior fire officer
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Lay and control holes lines, erect ladders. perform rescues and participate in all firefighting operations
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Perform inspection work and pre-incident planning.
Additional Qualifying Duties
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Monitor the operation of meters and pumps and make necessary adjustments or changes as are required to sustain an effective fire attack.
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Aggressively pursue ongoing training in such subjects as
- Equipment operations
- Fire-fighting methods
- Hydraulics
- Medical care procedures
- Pre-incident planning
- Public fire education
- Vehicle extrication
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Perform instructor duties at department training sessions as required.
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Perform fire prevention/community education activities.
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Check and maintain pumps, trucks and other firefighting equipment.
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Keep the fire station and fire apparatus in a clean and orderly condition.
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Make rescue and emergency calls and administer first aid and emergency medical treatment as required.