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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | JOB SUMMARY | | | | The Fire Engineer performs responsible fire suppression and incident | | response activities including operating fire apparatus and | | participating in firefighting; and may act in the absence of the | | Captain. An employee in this class participates in the operations of | | fire suppression and incident response personnel and operations at | | the fire station.The employee participates in incident response, | | including emergency medical service, driving and operation of fire | | apparatus, firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials | | response and mitigation, and equipment and facilities maintenance.The | | employee also participates in incidence response and fire suppression | | training.Work requires that the employee stay abreast of | | state-of-the-art fire suppression and rescue procedures, techniques, | | and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary | | changes into in-service training. Work is performed under regular | | supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and | | written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work | | completed. | | | | ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS | | | | - Responds toalarms and participates in incidence response | | including firefighting operations, driving and operation of fire | | apparatus including pumpers, aerial apparatus and other equipment | | as required; responds and participates in remediation activities | | of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related | | incidents; responds to emergency medical incidents and provides | | EMT Basic services; responds and provides technical rescue | | services. | | - Drives apparatus to incident scene; properly places apparatus to | | establish water supply or other needs; insures proper operation | | and pressure of hoses; issues equipment and monitors radio | | traffic for necessary response; returns fire apparatus and | | related equipment to service after incident response. | | - Inspects station and equipment for proper appearance and | | condition. | | - Performs maintenance and cleaning of fire apparatus, equipment, | | station building, hydrants, hose lines, and related facilities, | | equipment and supplies. | | - Assists with the preparation fire reports; participates in | | special projects as required. | | - Participates in in-service training programs. | | - Participates in fire prevention and public education programming, | | and pre-incident surveys. | | - Participates in mechanical maintenance and repair of apparatus | | and other equipment. | | - Performs special assignments or projects requiring the leadership | | or coordination of others such as SCBA maintenance and repair, | | radio equipment maintenance and repair; building maintenance, | | hydrant maintenance, hose line testing and maintenance, etc. | | - Participates in preparation and maintenance of records and | | incident reports. | | - Acts in the absence of the Captain to lead the shift at an | | assigned station. | | - Performs other related duties as assigned. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | KSA Details- | | | | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | | | | - Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and | | modern office practices and procedures. | | - Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar | | programs. | | - Knowledge of firefighting techniques, procedures, and principles. | | - Knowledge of the use and operation of emergency equipment and | | apparatus used by the department including pumpers and aerial | | apparatus. | | - Knowledge of incident response including response to hazardous | | materials spills, technical rescue, and emergency medical service | | calls. | | - Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations. | | - Knowledge of the application of information technology to the | | work. | | - Knowledge of fire prevention and education programming, and | | pre-incident planning. | | - Knowledge of service area streets and layout. | | - Knowledge of leadership and supervisory principles and practices. | | - Skill in teamwork and collaborative conflict resolution. | | - Ability to operate all department equipment and apparatus. | | - Ability to maintain effective working relationships with | | employees, volunteers, officials, and members of the public. | | - Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations. | | - Ability to prepare and maintain records of work activities. | | - Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an | | effective and courteous manner. | | - Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the | | public and co-workers. | | - Ability to work flexible hours, including shift work. | | - Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines. | | - Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters. | | - Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and | | accounting purposes. | | - Ability to make effective decisions under pressure is required in | | all aspects of work, particularly in operating apparatus during | | fire response. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Qualifications- | | | | Education and Experience: | | | | Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of | | related experience in fire service supplemented by completion of | | course