Fire Engineer

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general to limited supervision, responds to emergency calls, including fires, accidents, medical emergencies, and/or rescue situations to protect life and property; operates apparatus and equipment needed for such responses. This job class is treated as FLSA non-exempt.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Must have a State of Arizona EMT or Paramedic certification
an Arizona State Firefighter I & II certification
three (3) or more consecutive years of operational firefighting experience
completion of Fire Apparatus and Fire Hydraulics courses from a regionally accredited college or university
successful completion of the Driver Operator Task Book.
Applicants must pass each component of the SRPMIC Fire Assessment process to be considered for hire with the SRPMIC Fire Department.
The Written Assessment must be passed with a score of 70% or better
The Practical Aerial Exercise must be passed with a score of 70% or better.
The Practical Driving Exercise must be passed with a score of 70% or better.
The Practical Pumping Hydraulics Assessment must be passed with a score of 70% or better.
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Equivalency – Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position.
Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill
Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

Responsibilities

Responds to alarms as a member of a firefighting company; drives fire engines, ladder trucks or other specialized fire apparatus, positions fire trucks at fire or accident scene to provide the most expeditious access; operates pumps at fires, regulates water pressure through hose lines.
Performs the duties of firefighter when not operating pump; lays and connects hoses, directs water streams, raises and climbs ladders, uses chemical extinguishers and other equipment at fire scenes; operates aerial platform and ground ladders; may be required to perform as a member of an Immediate Rapid Intervention Crew (IRIC) on emergency scenes.
Protects citizen's property; performs salvage operations to minimize property damage; provides emergency medical technician level assistance at injury and accident scene involving basic life support and paramedic support functions.
Provides operational level assistance at natural disasters and domestic terrorism events; prepares and maintains records, logs and reports regarding alarms, inspections, medical emergencies, and fire prevention activities.
Inspects vehicles, equipment and apparatus for function and appearance; performs maintenance and minor repairs; identifies the need for major repairs; maintains records of maintenance and repairs. Operates all necessary equipment including computer terminals, power tools, hand tools, and fire apparatus.
Participates in drills and classes pertaining to medical services, fire suppression, rescue, street locations, hydraulics, and fire inspection; participates in public education and community relation activities including school visits and fire station tours; participates in fire prevention inspections and enforces related fire codes.
Performs other job related duties as assigned to enhance and facilitate the operations of the Fire Department.