Fire Engineer

City of Montclair•Montclair, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, drives assigned fire apparatus or other automotive equipment to scenes of emergencies; operates fire pumps, aerial devices, and other Fire Department equipment; assists in suppression of fires and the mitigation of other emergency incidents; performs inspection, preventive maintenance and minor repairs of Department apparatus and equipment; participates in fire prevention inspections, pre-fire planning and public education presentations; and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or G.E.D. required.
At least two years of paid full-time experience as a Firefighter with a public agency.
A valid California Driver License with a Firefighter endorsement.
A valid Emergency Medical Technician Certificate or Paramedic License required.
A valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS) certificate.
Driver Operator 1A and 1B completion certificate.
Complete San Bernardino County Sheriff Emergency Vehicle Operations Center (EVOC) course by the end of probation.
Ability to operate fire trucks, pumpers, aerial devices, and other large equipment safely, efficiently, and effectively under adverse conditions.
Ability to work under pressure and in hazardous situations.
Ability to perform duties requiring physical endurance and agility.
Ability to learn a variety of legal and technical material.
Ability to develop and maintain records and reports.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to maintain required level of competency in the appropriate areas of fire science.

Nice To Haves

Principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression
Modern fire prevention and suppression strategy and tactics
Hazardous materials and caustic substances
Design, use, and maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment
Emergency medical techniques
City and departmental policies, rules, and regulations
Federal, state, and local laws governing fire prevention and safety
Location of water mains and fire hydrants in the district
Geography of the city, district, and automatic aid areas
Basic principles of accepted supervisory practices and organizational relationships

Responsibilities

Responds to fire and other emergency alarms by driving assigned fire apparatus or other automotive equipment.
Assists in fire suppression activities; protects life and property.
Performs as truck company supervisor when assigned.
Administers emergency medical aid.
Inspects, services, and maintains assigned fire equipment.
Inspects residential and commercial occupancies as assigned and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local fire prevention laws and regulations.
Participates and instructs firefighters in maintaining fire stations, quarters, grounds, and equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of fire apparatus and instructs firefighters in these duties.
Maintains competency in training and instruction programs through individual study and attendance at drills and classes.
Assists in training and evaluating probationary firefighters when assigned.
Performs other firefighting and fire prevention duties.
Periodically performs out of classification on an interim or temporary basis.
Assists fire captains in some collateral responsibilities such as record keeping and research and development functions.
Conducts specialized educational programs.
Performs public relations activities in the interest of fire prevention and safety as directed by departmental supervisor.