Firefighter

Salary Structure Firefighter%20Pay%20Structure%202024.JPG 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  https://home.schoolcraft.edu/testingcenter/firefighter-testing The posting will close on Friday, January 12th  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 equipm... ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Ann Arbor, US-MI Salary / Rate: Not Specified Posted: 2023-12-05 07:02:22