What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at City of La Marque?
Job Summary
Under supervision, provides service delivery in mitigation, response, control, and recovery of fire
related emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, emergency medical services, and other
emergent and non-emergent tasks inherent to the fire service necessary to protect life and
property. Performs related work as required.
Essential Job Functions
• Adhere to all City policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook, in particular:
o Attendance Policy
o All Safety Policies and Procedures
o Appropriate business casual attire for office personnel and proper uniform attire for
those departments that are so designated (Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments);
• Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical services calls, and water related incidents related
to the delivery of services as directed by the department.
• Performs fire suppression including rescue, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, and other related
tasks associated with suppression activities.
• Engages in the delivery of emergency medical services in a pre-hospital environment at a level
determined by the department and provides other functions associated with an emergency
medical system.
• Works in an outdoor environment subject to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and
intermittent exposure to other hostile environments, confined spaces, and noise intensity.
• Maintains intense physical activity over prolonged periods of time including, but not limited to,
standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, swimming, moving, and lifting extremely heavy
objects, and deployment of equipment during emergencies.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains apparatus, equipment, quarters, and grounds.
• Conducts inspections of businesses, facilities, and related sites to ensure compliance with
applicable laws and/or standards.
• Engages in hydrant inspection and maintenance.
• Participates in and conducts training classes as determined by the department.
• Participates in physical fitness training as directed by the department to improve or maintain
an effective level of performance.
• May be required to assume a position of Driver/Engineer in any capacity as directed by the
department.
• Performs all other duties, assignments, and tasks as assigned.