Firefighter

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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.

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