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This job description identifies the requirement and expectations for both Attack and Support Volunteers, generally referred to as Volunteer Firefighter.
The Volunteer Firefighter serves the County and communities by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance. They perform within the scope and policies and procedures of Elko County Fire Protection District, and they perform their duties in the following general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical aid or rescue, hazardous material responses, training, public education, and other activities associated with the District and/or assigned Volunteer Department, including station and equipment maintenance.
The Volunteer Firefighter is required to attend regularly scheduled training in order to maintain the level of knowledge, skill and ability necessary to function safely and effectively as a firefighter in accordance with state law, county protocols and standard operating procedures.
The work performance of a Volunteer Firefighter is continuously evaluated for general knowledge, skill proficiency, and ability to work as part of a team. Any deficiencies are corrected through remedial training.
The Volunteer Firefighter is a non-compensated position. Volunteers are not normally assigned shifts, but are expected to respond from home or work (as permitted) to District calls.
Individuals fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a Volunteer Firefighter will at all times present themselves in a courteous, professional and responsible manner.
Support Firefighter:
Attack Firefighter:
Must successfully complete the following:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Work is performed primarily in the fire station, then on emergency medical scenes, mass casualty, fire scenes, and extraordinary events as they occur. Performing tasks under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion. Exposure to death, emotional stress, patients with contagious diseases, and terminal illness can be expected. Must be able to list and move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 150 lbs.
While performing the duties of this position, the volunteer will regularly be required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with fire district members, other organizations, and the public.
Physical hazard from fire, equipment, traffic, smoke inhalation, and falling objects at emergency scenes, and exposure to health risks may occur. Performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as limited visibility, exposure to hazardous or toxic chemicals and gasses, extremes in temperatures, cramped surroundings, and contact with death, emotional stress, contagious diseases, and terminal illnesses.
Volunteer
$49k-66k (estimate)
11/23/2023
07/20/2024
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