Fire Private II Lateral (FC 131)

City of Memphis • Memphis, TN

2d

About The Position

Works under the direction of an assigned Lieutenant. Listens for alarm and
details of radio message received from alarm office. Searches for victims in
smoky areas and determines safest evacuation routes for self and victim. Pries
open vehicles, equipment, or structures using specialized equipment such as the
hydraulic rescue tool. Drags or carries an unconscious victim down ladders or
stairs. Connects hoses and couplings to water sources, pumps, nozzles, etc. and
advances charged hose lines to fight fire. Identifies flammable or hazardous
materials. Lifts and maneuvers hand-held and hand-raised ladders. Extinguishes
fires in areas where there is no visibility and extreme heat. Opens holes in
structures using axes, pike poles, or other equipment. Preserves evidence of
arson for use by an arson investigator. Develops and maintains current knowledge
of well-established firefighting procedures and maintains certifications and
licenses. Cleans equipment and inspects or tests equipment on apparatus.
Questions patient or other bystanders to gather medical information. Conducts
assessments of patients and administers emergency medical care as a pre-hospital
care provider. Transports patients to the appropriate hospital for appropriate
treatment in response to patient's condition.

Responsibilities

• Listens for alarm and details of radio message received from alarm office
• Searches for victims in smoky areas and determines safest evacuation routes for self and victim
• Pries open vehicles, equipment, or structures using specialized equipment such as the hydraulic rescue tool
• Drags or carries an unconscious victim down ladders or stairs
• Connects hoses and couplings to water sources, pumps, nozzles, etc. and advances charged hose lines to fight fire
• Identifies flammable or hazardous materials
• Lifts and maneuvers hand-held and hand-raised ladders
• Extinguishes fires in areas where there is no visibility and extreme heat
• Opens holes in structures using axes, pike poles, or other equipment
• Preserves evidence of arson for use by an arson investigator
• Develops and maintains current knowledge of well-established firefighting procedures and maintains certifications and licenses
• Cleans equipment and inspects or tests equipment on apparatus
• Questions patient or other bystanders to gather medical information
• Conducts assessments of patients and administers emergency medical care as a pre-hospital care provider
• Transports patients to the appropriate hospital for appropriate treatment in response to patient's condition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees