Firefighter

Aspen Fire Protection District•Aspen, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Firefighter under the organizational direction of the Deputy Chief of Operations, and under the operational supervision and leadership of the Battalion Chief or Lieutenant and may provide interior and exterior fire suppression, rescue, public education, emergency medical response, assist with training of Career and/or Volunteer Firefighters, operate fire response apparatus and equipment and/or other duties as assigned. Firefighters will work as a member of an assigned shift and will choose one of three possible focus areas. Focus areas include: EMS, Engineer, and Prevention/Education. Each shift will have a firefighter focused in each of these areas. Progression through your chosen or assigned area is required to remain in good standing, and to be eligible for progression through the firefighter pay grades. All work performed shall be in accordance with all District, County, State and Federal laws, protocols, administrative procedures, rules, and regulations.

Requirements

Knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of a fire suppression and prevention program
Knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of firefighting and emergency response activities
Knowledge of methods and techniques of Basic Life Support and rescue
Knowledge of Hazardous materials and chemical spill response techniques
Knowledge of geography and street layout of the District and surrounding area
Knowledge of operations, maintenance and repair of various fire apparatus and equipment
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations
Ability to work in 48 hour shift increments
Ability to oversee and participate in firefighting and emergency response activities
Ability to interpret and explain fire suppression policies and procedures
Ability to render emergency medical care as necessary
Ability to analyze emergency situations and develop appropriate courses of action
Ability to inspect, maintain and repair fire and medical apparatus, equipment and station building and grounds
Ability to respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
Ability to prepare and present public information and educational programs
Ability to work varied shifts, on weekends or during holidays
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Skilled in report writing, driving, and use of computer, telephone, cell phone, two-way radio, copy machine, fax machine, and calculator
Skilled in firefighting, BLS, fire inspection, and public relations
Be at least 21 years old
High school diploma or GED
Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment
Ability to successfully pass a background check commensurate with the position of public trust associated with firefighters and the fire service
Valid Colorado EMT or National Registry EMT certification and be able to obtain Colorado licensure within (2) months of hire
Valid BLS for Healthcare Provider card or equivalent
Valid Colorado, IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter I certification
Valid Colorado, IFSAC or ProBoard Hazardous Materials Operations certification
NWCG S130/S190 ICS 100, ICS 200 and NIMS 700, NIMS 800

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher
Three (3) or more years of firefighting and/or EMS service
Valid Colorado, IFSAC or ProBoard Driver Operator certifications
NWCG FFT2 certification (or higher)

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate services as required including emergency rescue and fire suppression; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; perform emergency medical and first aid services as needed; prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned
Performs basic life support diagnostic and medical procedures
Drive and operate fire apparatus and/or operate fire apparatus on emergency calls or at incident scene; ambulance or other apparatus as assigned
Operate numerous types of rescue, emergency and fire suppression equipment and apparatus as necessary; operate, inspect, repair and perform other technical tasks related to maintaining the apparatus, equipment, and facilities in the area of assignment
Participate in cleaning and maintaining facilities, grounds, equipment and apparatus; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained at assigned facility; ensure that all equipment and apparatus is in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls
Participate in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs including training; equipment operation and maintenance; participate in activities and operations in response to natural disasters, major accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations; identify, analyze and avoid hazardous and dangerous situations
Respond to a variety of hazardous materials incidents; to perform defensive or offensive activities which will be dependent upon levels of certification in accordance with state and federal regulations; maintain knowledge and training about hazardous materials
Study street and occupancy locations in Fire District; study building plans and fire prevention systems in buildings in Fire District
Assist with transportation of patients to medical care facilities; evaluate the condition of patients and assess pertinent information about medical profile and injuries; determine treatment in accordance with EMT training; maintain contact with medical facility to prepare patients for arrival
Participate in a variety of activities requiring travel including off-site inspections; respond to incidents on an on-call basis and under emergency conditions
Use departmental computer equipment to input, review and access records, information and other various data
Give tours of Fire District facilities, demonstrate fire equipment and apparatus, and participate in other educational programs for various groups and general public pertaining to a variety of life safety topics
Assist in the snow and ice removal operations and Conduct training classes
Operate rescue vehicle and related equipment; clean and maintain supplies, materials and equipment aboard rescue vehicles; submit requisitions for additional materials and supplies as necessary
Prepare emergency medical incident reports regarding patient and incident
Perform other related job duties and related job tasks as assigned by upper-level supervisory staff
Performs other duties as assigned