What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reserve Firefighter - Volunteer Position position at City of Seaside?
To assist Fire Personnel with a variety of day to day work including emergencies such as fire alarms, rescue calls, and local disasters; fire prevention and inspections; and public education and outreach.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: A Fire Orientation Workshop and CPAT Practice Test will be held (TBD). Attendance to both is optional but strongly encouraged. Those passing the initial screening will be invited to the next phase of the recruitment process. The subsequent selection process will include a written exam, a panel interview and a final departmental interview.
Under direct supervision, Reserve Firefighters will be utilized strictly as support personnel. As needed, Reserve Firefighters may be called on to perform the following tasks:
- Respond to fire alarms, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, and other emergency operations as requested.
- Assist at the scene of fires and other emergencies with suppression, evacuation, crowd control, mop up, and other related functions.
- Operate a variety of firefighting equipment.
- Assist with laying hose at fire scene.
- Assist at the scene of vehicle accidents.
- Provide emergency medical assistance for the injured and ill.
- Perform basic inspection and repair of firefighting equipment.
- Test fire equipment including fire hoses and hydrants.
- Clean and maintain station living areas.
- Participate in training sessions and emergency assistance drills.
- Use machine hand tools, carpenter's tools, breathing apparatus, axes, shovels, chain saws and extrication equipment.
- Assist with the inspection of structures and facilities to assure compliance with fire and building code regulations.
- Assist with public education presentations and programs.
- Maintain logs and records.
- Drive emergency equipment.
- Interact politely and effectively with the public.
- Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
- Other duties as assigned.
General Requirements:
- 18 years of age.
- Graduation from High School or GED.
- Valid California Drivers' License.
- It is highly desirable that the residence of the Reserve Firefighters be such that they can respond from their home or work place to the Seaside Fire Station within thirty (30) minutes.
Ability to:
- Pass entry level exam.
- Pass CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test).
- Pass a background and medical screening.
- Pass the 40 hour basic firefighter training and related written skills test.
- Attend one (1) three-hour training per month and regular training sessions and meetings scheduled by the Fire Department.
- Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Apply fire safety codes and ordinances.
- Follow written and oral instructions.
- Operate a variety of fire suppression equipment. Drive emergency rescue vehicles as required.
- Fight fires using correct methods and techniques.
- Learn and practice safe work habits.
- Engage in strenuous physical activity during emergency situations.
STIPEND/UNIFORMS: Reserve Firefighters shall not be compensated for their service and serve at their own volition. Reserve Firefighters will receive a stipend to reimburse them for personal costs associated with services perform. The stipend is $16 - $96 depending on the length of the assignment. Uniforms and safety equipment are provided.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility, physical strength, and stamina to respond to emergency and use all emergency apparatus and equipment; perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces, around machines, and to climb and descend ladders; vision to discern colors and assess emergency situations, including medical incidents, and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. The position involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned apparatus and equipment. Reserve Firefighters bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites and must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, objects, and individuals necessary to perform job functions.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Reserve Firefighters work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, extreme temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, substantial heights, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. They may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.