PAID ON-CALL (VOLUNTEER)  FIRE FIGHTER

NATURE OF WORK

This is a position within the municipal fire department that is utilized by request and paid at an hourly rate when appropriate.  The paid-on-call firefighter trains for and participates in activities that protect life and property via skilled firefighting and rescue operations.  At a minimum, CPR and State of Iowa Fire Fighter I certifications will be attained within the first year and maintained thereafter by the employee.  Work often includes performing strenuous, hazardous tasks during emergency situations.  Additional time is spent training and studying modern firefighting techniques. Direction and supervision is received from superior officers.

This is a position within the municipal fire department that is utilized by request and paid at an hourly rate when appropriate.  The paid-on-call firefighter trains for and participates in activities that protect life and property via skilled firefighting and rescue operations.  At a minimum, CPR and State of Iowa Fire Fighter I certifications will be attained within the first year and maintained thereafter by the employee.  Work often includes performing strenuous, hazardous tasks during emergency situations.  Additional time is spent training and studying modern firefighting techniques. Direction and supervision is received from superior officers.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Responds to fire alarms; may drive fire apparatus and auxiliary equipment; lays and connects hose; holds nozzles and directs fog or water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment.

Ventilates burning buildings by opening windows, cutting holes in roofs and floors, or by mechanical means.  Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.

Removes persons from danger and administers first aid when necessary.

Attends Marion Fire Fighters Association training and business meetings.   Attends other off-site training courses when able.

Assists the duty crew in post-fire equipment clean up and re-loading.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting duties and methods with in a specified probationary period.

Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR and skill in their application.

Knowledge of the district's geography, including the location of streets, major buildings and water supply sources.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Skill in operating motor vehicles.

Must have a valid Iowa driver’s license and when responding, operate their vehicle within the parameters of the motor vehicle laws of the State of Iowa and Marion Fire Department guidelines.

Must be able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in accordance with Marion Fire Department respiratory protection standards.

Must posses a knowledge of the rules and regulations set forth in the Marion Fire Department duty manual.  The employee must obey and function within the guidelines offered by this document, the City of Marion Safety Rules, and applicable Marion Fire Department policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ability to read, speak, write and understand English to effectively communicate with citizens and employees by telephone, two-way radio, in written form or face-to-face.

Ability to hear speech and other sounds effectively to allow for the taking of directions from dispatchers and command officers and to avoid injury from accident.

Conforms with the Marion Fire Department chain-of-command and functions within the Incident Command System during emergency operations.

Possess full physical agility and bipedal mobility to effectuate rescue of individuals, movement of unconscious persons and carrying of heavy equipment and hose lines.

Must be able to function while wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full turnout gear.

Ability to work long hours outdoors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

Possess mental functions free from significant aberration, which are essential for rational decision-making in fire fighting operations, the application of emergency medical procedures or technical rescue activities.

Shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the work place or citizens encountered during work.

Specific examples of essential functions are as follows: May drive fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles; dragging and carrying various lengths and sizes of fire hose; directing streams of water through nozzles; carrying, raising and climbing ladders; carrying equipment up and down ladders; using forcible entry tools such as saws, axes, bars, etc. to open holes in walls, roofs and floors; wearing breathing apparatus while performing interior search and rescue operations, usually in heavy heat and smoke conditions; tying a variety of fire service knots for raising and lower equipment and/or rescue trapped or unconscious persons; extending hose lines by making and/or breaking hose couplings; carrying unconscious persons down ladders; performing salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris; sending and receiving radio transmissions; giving and receiving instructions; administering first aid and CPR; cleaning and washing equipment, hose and fire vehicles; work out to remain physically fit; using complex equipment in accordance with specifications; remaining calm in difficult and dangerous situations; exercising judgment consistent with a person of sound normal mental health with an absence of organic or psychological dysfunction.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High School (or equivalent) Diploma.

Meets residence requirements as established by the Marion City Council.