Industrial Fire Brigade Firefighter

Firefighting, lifesaving and rescue services, fire inspection and prevention, and other fire services.

Work as a team member of a fire response company, and report to a fire captain.

May function as an "acting" fire captain or fire engineer when approved by the fire chief or deputy chief.

Supervisor: Fire Captain

Tasks:

Responds to fires with their company in a timely, safe and skilled manner, and participates in control of fires through hose laying, ladder operation, ventilation, extinguishment, salvage, and overhaul activities. Quickly follows established Company procedures when responding to fire calls as well as instructions given at the fire scene. Correctly and promptly uses all relevant apparatus, tools, and equipment. Remains calm and poised in all emergency situations and gains rapid control over the problem at hand.

Rescues persons endangered by fires or other hazards, and administers first aid to injured parties as an EMT-1. Quickly analyzes situations where life safety is threatened and applies the correct treatment.

Conducts company fire inspections and other fire prevention tasks on a frequent and timely basis, including fire safety education, to eliminate or reduce fire hazards and enforce fire codes. Correctly applies fire codes in inspections. Conducts thorough inspections and accurately identifies violations. Effectively utilizes appropriate educational approaches to fire prevention where needed.

Responds to emergency rescue calls driving an ambulance quickly and safely to the site of the emergency in conformance with Company rules and regulations. Interviews and thoroughly and accurately examines patients for signs and symptoms related to the cause of the illness or injury. Quickly and competently analyzes the medical emergency and applies the correct medical treatment approach as an EMT-1.

Assists in the maintenance of fire and rescue apparatus, tools, and equipment keeping such apparatus, tools, and equipment in good operating and safe condition by competently and efficiently performing maintenance and testing tasks.

Remains skilled in modern fire suppression tactics, methods, and procedures as well as emergency life saving procedures through training drills, Maintains knowledge about specific fire hazards in theh Company and effective approaches for attacking them.

Keeps the fire station and related grounds, facilities, and supplies in a clean, orderly and useable condition.

Performs routine non-firefighting work tasks willingly and adequately such as working on Company records, maintaining maps and other documented information about the types and locations of buildings and facilities, and in planning fire suppression activities.

Functions satisfactorily as a team member of a fire company at any emergency or non- emergency scene, and willingly accepts their share of the work required.

Able to meet the physical requirements required to perform firefighting tasks. Remains skilled in and properly applies modern fire suppression tactics, methods, and procedures. Meets continuing educational requirements in emergency medical procedures, and maintains skills in the operation and maintenance of medical equipment.

Projects a positive image to the public as a fire service professional. Develops and maintains public support for fire suppression and fire prevention activities.

Maintains a current and thorough working knowledge of fire codes and standards, and is able to correctly interpret and apply them.

Abides by the Company’s rules, regulations, policies, procedures, mission, guiding principles and firefighter empowerment, and the CAPSTONE Way.

Knowledge:

Issues, problems, principles and practices of firefighting, fire prevention, code enforcement, emergency medical services, and fire apparatus operation and maintenance

Relevant laws, ordinances, codes and court decisions that affect fire protection

Fire hazards and firefighting resources

Functions, characteristics, and proper use and maintenance of firefighting equipment and supplies

Departmental policies and regulations

Company geography

Basic English and arithmetic

Current laws and regulations pertaining to fire prevention and safety

First aid, emergency medical care and rescue methods.

Incident Command System

Understand and practice the principle of the CAPSTONE Way

Skills:

Interpreting current laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to emergency medical services, fire prevention and safety

Identifying hazardous conditions and obtaining code compliance with minimal technical support

Maintaining firefighting and EMS equipment and fire station facilities

Providing emergency medical services at the EMT-P level

Suppressing fires

Communicating effectively with the general public.

Abilities:

Work and live as a member of a team and give and follow directions in an emergency setting

Motivate and direct personnel as well as utilize other basic supervisory techniques

Ability to use continuous and/or short bursts of muscle force to jump, sprint, climb ladders, pull victims out of hazardous areas

Up and downstairs carrying equipment as required, lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects using his/her hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, or legs

Exert his/herself physically over a period of time without giving out

Work effectively and safely during unavoidable exposure to an unpleasant environment with exposure to potentially heavy and somewhat unpredictable hazards

Safely wear a self-contained breathing apparatus without medical or physical restriction

Move his/her body quickly while keeping his/her balance on surfaces offering narrow footing. Clearly see objects with vision meeting Company requirements

Follow verbal and written instructions

Effectively apply firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical techniques

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Think and act quickly and competently in emergencies and under stress

Minimum Requirements:

All candidates MUST have clean background investigation and successfully pass an initial drug screening upon offer of employment. The following sections provide the minimum qualifications for positions in non-exempt categories.

DMV/EDUC

Valid Driver’s License

Valid Medical Examiner’s Card

Clean Driver’s Record

High School Diploma or GED

EMS

CPR with AED

EMT

PHYS FIT

CPAT and/or Biddle (Initial Hire and Annually)

Pass full DOT physical-Bending, pushing, pulling, crouching, vision and drug testing

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year in a professional fire department as a firefighter; and/or

Three (3) years in a Volunteer Department

Minimum Training Requirements:

CA State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification; and/or

CA State Volunteer Firefighter Certification with the ability to achieve a CA State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification within one year of employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (40hrs) Certificate.

Confined Space Rescue and/or Rescue Systems I and 2 certifications.