Firefighter

The position is located in Tohono O'odham Nation.

Position Summary :

Under close supervision, protects life and property of the Tohono O'odham Nation and its residents through Firefighting, Hazardous Material Handling, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and other rescue activities often performed under conditions that require strenuous physical exertion. Major elements of work are supervised drills and training in Firefighting, Hazardous Materials Handling and EMS skills. Firefighters are assigned to work on special assignments which call for special abilities and knowledge attained through experience and training.

The work is normally reviewed in progress and upon completion of each assignment to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformance to established standards; most aspects of the work tasks are covered by detailed instructions or procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responds to residential and commercial fire and emergency medical and rescue calls.
• Selects, lays and / or connects, and operates hose lines to extinguish fires.
• Raises and climbs ladders and uses other tools such as fire extinguishers, power tools, forcible entry tools and ropes.
• Locates, rescues, and removes victims from dangerous or potentially dangerous situations.
• Creates openings in buildings for ventilation and performs forcible entry.
• Limits losses created by fire by : moving occupants and belongings, minimizing water damage and placing salvage covers to protect building contents.
• Communicates effectively and professionally using two-way radios and other established procedures.
• Assists in, and / or performs building inspections while maintaining a positive image of the Fire Department.
• Maintains and inspects apparatus, facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Participates in regular company drills relating to firefighting, hazardous materials response, emergency medical calls, and other rescue situations.
• Maintains positive community relations by educating and informing through fire prevention and public relations activities.
• Drives and operates firefighting vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending training, conferences and continuing education sessions related to the position.
• Maintains appropriate documentation relating to calls as required by policies and procedures.
• Relieves, occasionally, an Officer of higher rank and when so assigned are responsible for the management of all company activities and the supervision of assigned fire companies and equipment until relieved of command by an Officer of higher rank.
• Performs special and routine maintenance of equipment, apparatus facilities and grounds as well as public education activities.
• Performs interior / exterior building maintenance, cleaning fire station quarters, and other fire station
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.
• Ability to travel within the interior / exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements :