Firefighter/Engineer, PT

Description

The Part-Time Firefighter is an integral part in the suppression of fires and performing rescues. Will take part in fire safety presentations and assist in doing station/vehicle tours. Prepare vehicles for future incidents and prepare pre-incident response plans. The position supports the mission and vision of the fire department and its command staff.

Examples of Duties

• Operates all assigned emergency vehicles after passing departmental training program.
• Performs cleaning of all stations and vehicles and also does minor station and vehicle maintenance.
• Affords assistance or facilitation of station and vehicle tours for fire safety presentations.
• Performs fire suppression, rescues, and protects people and the environment from hazardous material releases.
• While on duty, this position is an essential part of the initial fire response team and must respond to incidents.
• When off duty, this person shall respond to all call incidents.
• Participates in training sessions on fire prevention education, fire suppression, and rescue.
• Coordinates and performs fire safety inspections of local businesses and pre-incident surveys.
• Assumes responsibility for completing incident reports when necessary.
• Attends conferences and seminars to maintain certifications.
• Attends trainings and seminars approved by the fire chief.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Responds to the needs of the public fairly, objectively, and professionally in the treatment of other people.
• Complies with all safety procedures and regulations.
• Alert to potentially dangerous conditions and reports them immediately to the incident commander or higher-level officer.
• Presents a positive public image, by wearing a properly maintained uniform and protective clothing while following the department’s guidelines on appearance.

Typical Qualifications

• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical that includes drug testing, physical agility testing, and a background check.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Reside within twenty (20) miles, direct line of distance, from the Employer's boundary.
• Obtained or actively obtaining a High School Diploma or G.E.D during your work probationary period.
• Obtained or actively obtaining the State of Michigan firefighter certifications level 1 and 2 during your work probationary period.
• Maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to officials, other employees, and the general public.
• Perform all basic math functions using whole and fractional numbers.
• Solve practical problems.

Required

• Can you perform all of the job functions of the position(s) for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodation?
• Are you over the age 18?
• Do you have a valid Michigan Driver's License?
• Do you hold State of Michigan Firefighter I and II certifications?