Firefighter

Rochester, City of•Rochester Fire Department, NH

12d

About The Position

Performs skilled fire suppression and prevention work, protects life and property during fires and other emergencies, provides emergency care to victims of fires or accidents, and reports fire hazards discovered in the municipality. The position requires operating firefighting, rescue, emergency-care, communications, and fire-department apparatus and equipment, and exercising judgment and resourcefulness during emergency responses. The firefighter may supervise other firefighters and works under the general supervision of a Fire Captain and/or Fire Lieutenant. Some work takes place at the fire station, while most is performed at firefighting operations in varying weather and potentially dangerous conditions. The role involves exposure to fumes, toxic substances, noise, vibration, mechanical and electrical hazards, and conditions that affect the respiratory system. The firefighter also uses a computer and office equipment, department vehicles and radios, command consoles, and hand and power tools. Regular contact with municipal employees and the public occurs in person, by telephone, and by email. Duties include operating fire apparatus and specialized equipment; using hoses, ladders, extinguishers, foam, pumps, and lighting equipment; making forced entries and performing or assisting with rescues; administering emergency first aid; and conducting salvage and overhaul operations. The firefighter also performs station housework, training, planned study, pre-fire planning and inspections, supervised minor fire-alarm-system repairs, apparatus checks and minor maintenance, and equipment cleaning. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be in good physical condition to meet the physical requirements of the position.
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Possess EMT certification before being hired.
Achieve Level II status through the State of New Hampshire within one year from the date of hire.
Have working knowledge of state fire laws, city bylaws, building codes, hazardous materials, and city water systems.
Have working knowledge of modern firefighting methods and equipment, including the operation and maintenance of standard and specialized fire, rescue, and medical equipment.
Have working knowledge of sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, first aid and emergency-care techniques, fire inspections, construction, ventilation, basic electricity, and fire-service hydraulics.
Know the geography of the city.
Be able to use firefighting equipment and drive and operate fire apparatus.
Be able to act effectively in emergencies and maintain harmonious relationships with department members and other city employees.
Be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees and the public, and manage multiple tasks in an organized manner.
Be able to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
Be able to move or push objects weighing up to 50 pounds, move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, and occasionally ascend or descend a ladder.
Be able to work in hot and cold environments and tolerate exposure to fire, smoke, dangerous chemicals, and poisonous gases.
Be able to communicate information and ideas so others understand, observe items at close range, and adjust focus between near and distant vision.

Responsibilities

Suppress fires, perform fire prevention work, and protect life and property during fires and other emergencies.
Provide emergency care and first aid to victims of fires or accidents.
Report fire hazards discovered in the municipality.
Operate fire-department apparatus, including pumpers, tankers, and ladder trucks.
Operate firefighting, rescue, first-aid, hazardous-materials, communications, and self-contained breathing apparatus and equipment.
Use fire hose, ground ladders, charged hose lines, fire extinguishers, foam, water streams, portable fire pumps, and lighting units.
Make forced entries and perform or assist with rescues using department rescue equipment.
Perform salvage and overhaul operations.
Perform fire-station housework as required.
Participate in training drills and planned study, and assist with pre-fire plans and inspections.
Perform minor repairs to the municipal fire alarm system under supervision when required.
Conduct daily and weekly checks of assigned apparatus, perform minor maintenance on assigned apparatus, tools, and equipment, and keep assigned apparatus clean.
Operate department vehicles, radios, command consoles, computers, office equipment, and hand and power tools.
May exercise supervision over other firefighters.
Perform other duties as assigned.