Firefighter

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In order to be considered for this position you must have a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification at time of application.

CPAT testing options available at Schoolcraft college  CPAT Testing 

The posting will close on Friday, June 7th 

APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH COPIES OF ALL CERTIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED.

Essential Duties:


* Respond to emergencies with a fire company, may enter burning buildings with hose lines, operate nozzles and extinguish the fire as directed


* Operate hand fire extinguishers, fog nozzles and similar equipment in extinguishing fires; raise, lower and climb ladders; and ventilate burning buildings to carry off smoke and gases and assist in returning equipment to service


* Rescue persons from danger and administer medical aid as necessary


* Perform salvage operations such as throwing covers, evacuating water, removing debris and performing general cleanup at the fire scene


* Perform routine housekeeping duties at a fire station, such as mowing grass, cooking, making beds, cleaning walls, washing windows and sweeping floors


* Assist with limited repair and maintenance work on fire equipment and apparatus


* Attend and participate in training sessions to learn firefighting strategies and tactics, equipment operation, medical aid and street and hydrant locations


* Check and inventory all personal protective equipment, firefighting tools and equipment for readiness (e.g.

protective clothing, breathing apparatus, rescue equipment, hoses, hand tools, etc.); place personal safety gear on apparatus; check emergency medical care equipment for readiness (e.g.

replenish first aid supplies in trauma box).  Report any missing, damaged or non-functioning equipment


* Communicate with fire crew, other fire crews or supervisors, fire department management staff and incident commanders; follow verbal instructions


* Promote life safety and prevention among public contacts

Related Work:  Perform associated fire and rescue work as assigned.

Knowledge of:


* Basic principles and techniques of fire suppression, rescue, life support and fire prevention


* Operation of appropriate apparatus


* City geography


* State and local traffic regulations


* Basic knowledge of computers and software (e.g.

Microsoft Outlook, E-Mail)


* Basic mechanical aptitude


* Basic emergency medical procedures  


* Basic mathematics functions

Skills and Ability to:


* Ability to understand and learn firefighting and medical response information from oral and written sources


* Ability to read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient performance


* Ability to understand and follow oral instructions


* Ability to effectively communicate in English through oral and written communication


* Use modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications and so...