Fire Engineer

City of Barstow•Barstow Fire Protection District, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barstow Fire Division is looking for experienced firefighters who are ready to take the next step as a Fire Engineer. Professionals who thrive under pressure, value teamwork, and are committed to protecting our community with integrity, courage, and professionalism. If you have previous experience as a Fire Engineer or are ready to grow your career while making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you! Please consider applying for this opportunity. Please apply soon, as recruitment may close at any time. Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Fire Engineer protects public safety, health, and welfare by responding to fire and emergency medical calls for service by driving fire vehicles and maintaining equipment and facilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws and radio communications procedures
Knowledge of City’s geography, water systems, location of hydrants, and those of the surrounding area
Knowledge of Public safety agencies related to fire and emergency medical service functions
Knowledge of Basic hydraulics
Knowledge of Design, operation, and maintenance of fire engines, pumps, and pumping components
Knowledge of Fire prevention and inspection methods, fire hazards, and educational fire prevention techniques, and programs
Knowledge of Building construction, mathematical equations on fire grounds, and fire behavior
Knowledge of Department policies and procedures
Knowledge of Advanced life support medications and interventions
Knowledge of Human anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of Operating large apparatus and its mechanics
Ability to Read and understand technical material, rules, and regulations related to firefighting, rescue techniques, and emergency medical incidents.
Ability to Analyze emergency situations and address them with an effective course of action.
Ability to Tactfully interact with members of the public.
Ability to Safely operate and use fire vehicles and equipment.
Ability to Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
Ability to Operate modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; and equipment used in fire suppression and emergency medical services
Ability to Understand and respond to requests from the public and staff for assistance in person and by phone
Ability to Prepare reports, perform mathematical calculations, and sort or file documents
Ability to Drive, pump fire apparatus, and provide water supply to support firefighting operations in fire suppression for wildland, structures, and commercial fires
Ability to Perform auto-extraction and building ventilation
Ability to Provide low-angle rescues and perform advanced life-saving measures
Ability to Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
High school diploma and equivalent to two years of firefighting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Completion of the following programs: Driver/Operator 1A and 1B, ICS 100 and 200.
Valid driver’s license with firefighter endorsement
Good driving record
EMT –1 certification in San Bernardino County
CPR certification
California State Firefighter 1 certification
Fire Hydraulics certificate
California State paramedic certificate

Responsibilities

Drives fire vehicles in responding to fire calls for service, lays hose lines, directs the water streams, and sets up ladders.
Performs rescue, clean-up, and salvage work; ventilates buildings.
Operates the pumping engine; computes and regulates water pressure.
Drives fire vehicles in responding to emergency medical calls for service and follows state and local protocols in the treatment of sick and injured persons, administering first aid, CPR, and other emergency medical procedures.
Maintains an inventory of emergency medical supplies and equipment.
Maintains fire facilities, equipment, and apparatus ensuring pristine condition.
Inspects fire apparatus on a scheduled basis.
Performs daily inspections and minor maintenance on equipment and tools.
May be called in on 2nd alarm fires when off duty.
Assists and cooperates with other public safety agencies.
Provides advanced life support to the sick and injured through the practical performance of medical and trauma assessments.
Performs structural and wildland firefighting duties.
Operates and drives fire apparatus, including pumpers, water tanks, and rescue trucks, to extinguish wildland, structural, and other fires, as well as to perform fire prevention and rescue operations.
May act as a Fire Captain relief and assist in the training of new Firefighters.
Performs paramedic duties.
Checks, cleans, and polishes fire engine trucks.
Performs general station maintenance and repair work.
Performs other related duties as assigned.