Lead Firefighter

Job Duties

Direct 3 or more crew members (including a driver-operator) assigned to a shift in structural/airfield firefighting activities and fire related rescue missions.

Assign station maintenance work such as cleaning equipment, maintaining firefighting apparatus and equipment of the fire station, and grounds surrounding the fire station.

Perform a variety of firefighting, hazardous material response, and related aid and rescue work associated with buildings, shops, warehouses, storage areas, and light aircraft.

Take, record, and monitor patient's baseline vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.

Manage respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or automatic external defibrillation (AED).

Direct and participate with training firefighters in firefighting and fire prevention techniques and procedures according to the department's training program.

Respond to alarms and fight fires requiring the full performance of firefighting tasks of moderate difficulty involving structures, equipment and facilities; crashed and burning aircraft; and fuel, chemical, and brush fires.