Volunteer Fire Support Technician On-Scene

Volunteer Firefighter Position

**This is a volunteer position only. $10 stipended per county guidelines**

Examples Of Work

Respond to emergency calls including fires and fire alarms, emergency medical calls, hazardous conditions, and other emergency situations.

Performs non-certified firefighting support duties, to include, driving and/or operating fire apparatus, operating radio equipment, operating and maintaining firefighting tools, opening and closing fire hydrants and/or mapping fire hydrants, directing traffic away from hazardous or sensitive areas/protection of fire hose, warm-zone rescue activities, emergency medical care, and stabilizing hazardous situations for firefighters and bystanders, additional details below:

Implements actions necessary to save lives and property.

Assist in maintaining scene safety for all personnel and bystanders.

Drives/operates fire department apparatus to emergency scenes or other assignments.

Operates and maintains firefighting equipment and tools.

Assists in the maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment.

Attends ongoing training classes and drills; maintains required certifications.

Assists with control of scene and non-injured parties.

Completes required reports and paperwork for incidents.

Performs fire prevention duties as assigned.

Maintains adequate inventory; restocks as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age. Requires a good driving record.

Licenses and/or Certifications: Requires a valid driver license. Certification in CPR and EVOC is required within 6 months of appointment. Requires training and/or certification in at least one area of "warm zone" mission execution within two (2) months of appointment. Examples include, but are not limited to, Fire Truck Driver, Fire Truck Pump Operator/Engineer, Radio Communications Specialist, Fire Tool Technician, Fire Hydrant Technician, Traffic Direction/Fire Hose Protection, Firefighter Rehab Technician, etc.

**Must live within Okaloosa County or within 15 miles of Station 41, 4418 Poverty Creek Rd., Crestview, FL 32536, if out of Okaloosa County.**

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements & Abilities

Must meet medical and physical agility standards as established.

Requires exertion upwards of 200 pounds of force occasionally, 100 pounds of force frequently, and 50 pounds of force constantly in the performance of warm-zone fire suppression duties, evacuation and care of injured persons, and the use of emergency and related fire equipment.

Must be able to traverse irregular, uneven, and/or erratically moving surfaces frequently.

Requires the ability to position self in confined areas, for work overhead and to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, poles, ramps, and the like.

Must always maintain composure in response to emergency situations.

This position requires exposure to situations typical of warm zone fire suppression duties. Requires exposure to outside atmospheric conditions.

Must be able to move about on hands, knees, and feet. The ability to grasp, pull, pinch, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands is required.

May require ability to read gauges and use computational math in certain situations.

Ability to communicate and interpret information through two-way radio.