Firefighter

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Firefighter Department: Fire Division: Firefighting FLSA: Non-Exempt Retirement: KP&F Effective Date: June 14, 2022 GENERAL PURPOSE General duty firefighting and rescue work on a regular 24 hour shift. Firefighting is the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. An employee in this class performs specialized firefighting and rescue duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable physical danger. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Captain and/or Acting Captain. Work is performed under the direct supervision of superior officers but requires thorough individual understanding of firefighting and rescue methods. Work is reviewed by observation of fire department officers. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May assist to coordinate, instruct, or supervise the work of new recruits or other personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed) Fire Suppression and Rescue: ? responds to alarms, enters burning buildings, operates nozzle, pumps, aerial devices, hand-held fire extinguishers, and/or other firefighting and emergency response equipment as directed ? rides apparatus, lays and connects hoses to hydrants ? may drive fire apparatus to and from fires ? directs fire streams and extinguishes fire in a wide variety of situations ? removes persons from danger and gives first aid to injured persons as needed ? performs salvage operations during and after fire ? performs various rescue and medical assistance duties which may include removing victims from occupancies filled with heat, smoke or toxic gases, and freeing victims from trapped vehicles ? some of the specific hazards the employee will be exposed to and functions employee must perform are: ? operates both as a member of a team and independently at incidents of uncertain duration; ? spends extensive time outside exposed to the elements; ? tolerates extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing duties. Must perform physically demanding work in hot, cold, and humid atmospheres while wearing equipment that significantly impairs body cooling mechanisms; ? experiences frequent transition from hot to cold and humid to dry atmospheres; ? ability to use manual and power tools; ? operates both manual and automatic transmission vehicles; ? relies on senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch to help determine nature of emergency, maintain personal safety and make critical decisions in a confused, chaotic, and potentially life threatening environment throughout the duration of the operation Training ? attends and participates in formal and phased intensive training and instruction sessions in firefighting and rescue methods, first aid, and other fire department activities ? learns city streets, hydrant locations, water supply systems, high risk buildings, and other facilities of the City of Leavenworth ? participates in the department's physical fitness program Maintenance and Repair ? does routine housekeeping and maintenance duties at the fire station or in connection with fire equipment ? responsible for assisting in maintenance of fire equipment, apparatus, and quarters. Inspections ? participates in fire inspections as a member of a fire crew Peripheral Duties ? Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City policy. This culture will minimize accidents, injuries and property damage ? Performs more technical and specialty work, in fire investigations, public education, or similar functions, as time and training permits ? Assi sts in administrative activities as assigned ? Assists in training new employees as assigned ? Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication equipment. ? May perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ? Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. ? Be at least 18 years old at time of appointment. ? Must possess a valid drivers license at time of application (and maintain for duration of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy. ? Must not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor crimes of a violent nature. ? IFSAC Firefighter I and II Certification at time of appointment. ? Haz-Mat Operations level at time of appointment. ? Kansas EMT-B or Paramedic certification at time of appointment and must retain a minimum of Kansas EMT-B level certification for the duration of employment. ? Candidate Phy