Volunteer Fire Station Support Technician

General Statement of Job

This is a volunteer position only. Stipend is $5 per county guideline.

Examples of Work

• Respond to Dorcas Fire Station 41 or 42 to provide station-based support for emergency response.
• Perform non-certified, station-based firefighting support duties, such as:
• Moving, parking, testing and/or operating fire apparatus for storage, refueling and/or inspection;
• Operating and testing radio equipment;
• Operating, testing and maintaining firefighting tools;
• Fire hose inspection;
• Air bottle refill and system inspection;
• Opening and closing fire hydrants for flow testing and/or mapping fire hydrants;
• Emergency medical care, and stabilizing hazardous situations for firefighters and visitors to the fire station;
• Fire station security and maintenance;
• Report writing and logistics log maintenance;
• Gym equipment maintenance;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Good driving record.
• Valid driver license.
• CPR certification within 6 months of appointment.
• Training and/or certification in at least one area of mission support within two (2) months of appointment.

Physical Requirements & Abilities

• Exertion upwards of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 25 pounds of force constantly.
• Traverse irregular, uneven, and/or erratically moving surfaces infrequently.
• Work overhead and ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like.
• Maintain composure in response to emergency situations.
• Move about on hands, knees, and feet.
• Grasp, pull, pinch, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands.
• Read gauges and use computational math in certain situations.
• Communicate and interpret information through phone or two-way radio.

Other Requirements

• Live between Western Escambia and Eastern Bay County boundaries to include Washington and Holmes Counties.
• Possess a valid driver license.
• Possess a current CPR certification or can obtain within 6 months of appointment.
• Possess training and/or certification in at least one area of mission support or can obtain within two (2) months of appointment.

Required Questions

Required Questions Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes, I possess a current CPR certification No, I do not possess a current CPR certification but CAN/WILL obtain within 6 months of appointment No, I do not possess a current CPR certification and CANNOT/WILL NOT obtain within 6 months of appointment Yes, I possess training and/or certification in at least one area of mission support No, I do not possess training and/or certification in at least one area of mission support but CAN/WILL obtain within within two (2) months of appointment No, I do not possess training and/or certification in at least one area of mission support and CANNOT/WILL NOT obtain within two (2) months of appointment Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes