Fire Engineer (Promotional)

City of Montebello•Montebello, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, this role has primary responsibility for driving and operating firefighting and emergency response equipment. The Fire Engineer performs skilled firefighting and emergency service duties, fire inspections and prevention work, and station and equipment maintenance. They also assist with training fire personnel and less experienced staff. This is an advanced, specialized skill working level for City firefighting and emergency service assignments, where incumbents are expected to be fully trained and capable of performing technical equipment operation assignments as well as normal firefighting duties. The role involves responding to alarms, driving equipment, operating technical equipment at scenes, performing firefighting and emergency medical services, assisting with hose lines and ladders, maintaining station and equipment, testing hoses and hydrants, relaying radio messages, assisting with salvage work, reviewing department regulations and techniques, participating in training, performing inspections, and potentially presenting to the public or assuming the duties of a Fire Captain in their absence.

Requirements

Possession of appropriate valid California Class C Driver license with firefighter endorsements at time of application and maintenance of said license in good standing throughout employment.
Possession of a current Emergency Medical Technician certification at time of application and maintenance of said license in good standing throughout employment.
State Fire Marshal Apparatus Operator 1A & 1B Course Diploma.
State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certification.
Montebello Fire Department Acting Engineer Certification.
Three years of responsible work experience comparable to that of a Firefighter with the City of Montebello.
Knowledge of methods and principles of fire suppression, fire investigation, fire prevention, emergency medical response, and hazardous material control.
Knowledge of operation, maintenance, and capabilities of firefighting and emergency rescue equipment.
Knowledge of practical hydraulics and pump operations.
Knowledge of fire codes, laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to understand and act in accordance with Department policy, rules, and regulations.
Ability to drive fire and emergency response equipment safely and skillfully in accordance with traffic rules and regulations.
Ability to demonstrate proper use and maintenance of fire and emergency response equipment.
Ability to apply firefighting and emergency service techniques and methods in a variety of situations.
Ability to compute engine and nozzle pressures and operate pumping equipment.
Ability to interpret, explain, and apply fire codes and regulations.
Ability to assist with fire inspections and prevention activities.
Ability to meet established standards of physical endurance and agility.
Ability to effectively represent the fire service functions of the Department with the public.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to learn local geography, including the location of mains, hydrants, and the major fire hazards of the City.
Ability to adhere to the Montebello Fire Department Mission, Core Values, and Code of Ethics.
Ability to foster an inclusive and equitable working environment.

Nice To Haves

State Fire Marshal Apparatus Operator 1A
State Fire Marshal Apparatus Operator 1B
State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certification
Valid California Class C with Firefighter Endorsement DL
88 Card

Responsibilities

Driving and operating firefighting and emergency response equipment.
Performing skilled firefighting and emergency service duties.
Performing fire inspections and prevention work.
Performing station and equipment maintenance.
Assisting with training of fire personnel and less experienced fire personnel staff.
Responding to fire and emergency alarms.
Selecting the most direct route to fire and emergency scenes.
Performing technical equipment operation assignments at fire and emergency scenes.
Performing normal firefighting, emergency medical service, and other emergency functions as needed.
Assisting with laying hose lines and raising ladders.
Cleaning living quarters, maintaining them in a clean and orderly condition.
Testing fire hoses and hydrants.
Relaying and receiving radio messages at fire scenes.
Assisting with cleanup and salvage work after fires are extinguished.
Reviewing Fire Department rules and regulations, fire hazards, firefighting techniques, and emergency service procedures.
Participating in training exercises.
Meeting the public, making presentations to further Department public relations.
Assuming the duties of a Fire Captain in a Captain's absence.