Volunteer Firefighter

City of Astoria • Astoria, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a recruitment for local volunteers only. Applicants must be living within the Astoria, Oregon response area. The role involves assisting with Fire Department operations and activities, utilizing department standards and continued training to perform fire suppression and emergency medical assistance duties on emergency scenes and in other duties as assigned. This position requires a high level of training for firefighting activities. It is a volunteer position where volunteers receive call pay.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check (described below)
• Vision sufficient to distinguish objects in limited visibility; to read small print, computer screens and printed documents
• Physically ability to perform duties described and ability to pass a medical evaluation
• Ability to obtain NFPA/DPSST Firefighter I and NFPA/DPSST Wildland Interface Firefighter certifications
• Availability to attend a majority (minimum 75%) of the drills that occur most Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. - 10 pm
• Be able to respond, once qualified, to a minimum of 25% of emergency call outs.

Nice To Haves

• Earning a partial expense reimbursement, based upon drill attendance and incident responses
• Becoming a State of Oregon Certified Emergency Medical First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician
• Attaining progressively higher skill set certifications, such as Firefighter I, Firefighter II, or Pump Operator, fully paid by the department
• Leadership training for qualified individuals as training program instructors and officers

Responsibilities

• Participation in drills and classes studying techniques and procedures for firefighting, emergency rescue, emergency medical response, and response to hazardous materials incidents.
• Perform duties in response to fire, medical and other emergency calls; perform fire suppression, emergency medical assistance, and general public assistance duties.
• Respond to fire and emergency alarms; perform all phases of fire suppression work; place fire hoses, set ladders, operate fire streams, ventilate and enter burning structures to extinguish fires and rescue victims; operate pneumatic and auxiliary equipment such as generators or pumps; perform rescue, ventilation, overhaul, salvage and clean-up activities at fire scene.
• Place equipment and ladders in appropriate position at emergency scenes; estimate height and adjust equipment to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls; determine and perform appropriate emergency medical interventions within guidelines of certification; write medical response reports as needed.
• Respond to hazardous material incidents.
• May operate fire apparatus under general supervision, as training allows.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required in support of the Fire Department mission.

Benefits

• Partial expense reimbursement, based upon drill attendance and incident responses
• State of Oregon Certified Emergency Medical First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician certification
• Progressively higher skill set certifications, such as Firefighter I, Firefighter II, or Pump Operator, fully paid by the department
• Leadership training for qualified individuals as training program instructors and officers

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed