Gulfport Firefighter Recruit

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled firefighting duties in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires
• Responds on assigned apparatus to fire alarms and other emergency calls
• Performs forced entries and rescues individuals, or assists with rescue operations during fires or other emergencies, as directed
• Maintains fire department apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants
• Operates departmental vehicles under non-emergency conditions, as assigned
• Uses manual, gas-powered, and mechanical cutting tools
• Ventilates buildings or aircraft, as directed, to remove heat, smoke, and hazardous gases
• Responds to multi-story fires or rescue incidents, utilizing ground ladders and aerial apparatus
• Performs other related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and scope of the position
• All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor, director or mayor.

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to emergencies as a member of a fire company or rescue unit
• Makes forced entries and rescues individuals, or assists with rescue operations during fires or other emergencies, as directed
• Maintains fire department apparatus, equipment, quarters, buildings, grounds, and hydrants in a clean and operable condition
• Administers emergency first aid, as required, and operates departmental vehicles under non-emergency conditions
• Uses manual, gas-powered, and mechanical cutting tools
• Responds to multi-story fires or rescue incidents, utilizing ground ladders and aerial apparatus
• Ventilates buildings or aircraft, as directed, to release heat, smoke, and hazardous gases
• Participates in fire prevention, public education, and inspection activities, as assigned
• All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor, director or mayor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possesses basic knowledge of firefighting methods and modern fire prevention practices
• Demonstrates skill in the operation and care of fire apparatus and equipment
• Exhibits the ability to learn the operation of heavy motorized equipment and a variety of firefighting, fire prevention, and related tasks
• Requires the ability to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity and to work extended hours during emergency situations
• Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public
• Exhibits the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Possesses the ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, plans, and diagrams
• Demonstrates the ability to perform detailed report writing and record-keeping duties

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Previous firefighting experience is preferred but not required

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, and kneeling while performing essential job functions, as well as the use of arms and back for climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and occasional crawling
• The employee must be able to routinely lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds
• The role requires sufficient visual acuity to see close objects, distinguish colors, adjust focus, and perceive depth, along with hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to safely operate equipment
• Good hearing ability is critical to adequately perform job-related functions
• Physical agility, strength, and endurance are required to perform duties involving significant exertion, such as moving victims and climbing ladders, and to handle objects over prolonged periods of time in hazardous weather, atmospheric, and environmental conditions