Fire Unit/Range: 129-13 1
Supersedes: March 2013 , Format (Only) Update June 2017

Updated: July 2022

FIREFIGHTER I
JOB INFORMATION:

The Firefighter I is classified as an exempt regular, full-time Employee as defined by the City of Susanville's
Employee Manual. The Firefighter I is part of the Fire Department and is represented by the Operating
Engineers Local Union No. 3 Firefighter Bargaining Unit and is compensated at Range 129-131 of the Unit's
salary matrix.

JOB SUMMARY:
Under supervision of the shift supervisor the Firefighter I fights fire and participates in fire prevention
activities in protecting life and property; operates and maintains firefighting and rescue equipment, and
fire stations; and does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responds to fire, rescue, medical and other emergency incidents;

Lays supply and suppression hose lines and operates nozzle to direct stream of water on fire;

Raises, lowers, and climbs ladders;

Performs overhaul and salvage operations;

Operates rescue and EMS equipment;

Operates radio, telephone, and computer equipment;

Administers first aid;

Cleans and assists in testing of fire hoses and pumping apparatus;

Answers general questions from the public and assists in other community projects;

Cleans station quarters and equipment and maintains a clean and orderly condition in and about the fire
house;

Studies Fire Department rules and regulations, public education and prevention practices, and firefighting
techniques;

Participates in fire drills and training exercises;

Assists in fire prevention inspections;

May be required to respond to emergency calls during non-duty hours;

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Fire Unit/Range: 129-131
Supersedes: March 2013 , Format {Only) Update June 2017

Updated: July 2022

Serves as Acting Fire Apparatus Engineer as assigned;

Performs preliminary fire cause investigations;

Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is also frequently required to walk; climb or
balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move
up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to SO pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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Fire Unit/Range: 129-131
Supersedes: March 2013 , Format (Only) Update June 2017

Updated: July 2022

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to
wet and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently
exposed to extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee occasionally works near
moving mechanical parts and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles,
toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is
occasionally loud. While performing the medical portion of the requirements of this job class, the
employee is potentially exposed to infectious diseases.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this
employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties
requested by his or her supervisor.

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