Volunteer Fire Fighter

Volunteer Firefighter

This job description identifies the requirements and expectations for both Combat and Support Volunteers, generally referred to as Volunteer Firefighters. The Volunteer Firefighter serves the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance. They perform within the scope and policies and procedures of the Indian Harbour Beach Fire Department and they perform their duties in the following general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical aid or rescue, hazardous material responses, training, public education, and other activities associated with the fire department, including station and equipment maintenance.

Combat Volunteer Firefighter: An individual who holds a current and valid Volunteer Certificate of Completion (Firefighter I) issued by the Division of State Fire Marshal under s. 633.408 Florida Statutes, is not medically restricted and considered "fit for the rigors of firefighting duty." Combat personnel are trained to minimum standards and allowed to operate in the "hot zone" or area that is considered Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) where serious threat of harm exists. Support Services Volunteer: An individual who does not hold a current and valid Volunteer Certificate of Completion (Firefighter I) issued by the Division of State Fire Marshal under s. 633.408 Florida Statutes, or is medically restricted and considered "unfit for the rigors of firefighting duty." Support personnel may not operate within the "hot zone" or IDLH environment.

This is a volunteer, non-compensated entry level position under the general supervision of a Fire Lieutenant and is expected to function effectively as part of a trained team of professionals. Members are expected to perform their duties under adverse conditions and physical conditions that may pose a high risk of personal injury or exposure to hazardous conditions and infectious diseases. Duties are performed in accordance with standard instructions and a well-defined routine under the immediate supervision of ranking officer. Work is reviewed frequently through observation. The Volunteer Firefighter is required to attend regularly scheduled training in order to maintain the level of knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to function safely and effectively as a firefighter in accordance with state law, city protocols, and standard operating procedures.