RESERVE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Winters, CA 95694

Job Type : Volunteer

Job Number : 011323VFF

Department : Fire

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2023

Position

ABOUT US

Winters has a population of approximately 7,300 residents in three square miles and is located in the southwestern corner of Yolo County, just east of Lake Berryessa and the Blue Ridge Coastal Range.

The broader Winters community includes unincorporated pristine farmland and rolling hills with orchards and vineyards. Residents love Winters for its friendly, small-town atmosphere, community events and easy access to outdoor activities, and its charming, historic downtown boasts one of the more vibrant downtowns in Northern California, including farm to table restaurants, wineries, breweries, coffee houses, and boutiques.

Just thirty miles from Sacramento and an hour to the San Francisco Bay, Winters is perfectly situated in the countryside with convenient access to suburban and metropolitan areas.

VOLUNTEER POSITION

Under the general direction of a Shift Captain, a Reserve Firefighter may be required to effectively perform duties involving the protection of life and property from fire and other emergencies, while assigned to an engine;

maintain station : inspect, test and maintain equipment and fire apparatus; conduct training during shifts, maintain reports, and other duties as specified by the Shift Captain.

A Reserve Firefighter is responsible for the efficient and accurate completion of tasks assigned to him / her by their Shift Captain.

The Reserve Firefighter is recognized as a volunteer and not a member of the regular full-time staff for City benefits or retention rights.

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain a minimum of three 24hr shifts per month
• Attend monthly Volunteer Business Meeting the first Wednesday of each month
• A new volunteer participates under the Sleeper Program and must meet certain requirements to maintain status.

STIPEND

This is a volunteer position. We provide a taxable stipend of $75.00 per 24 hr shift.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Respond to fire alarms, lay and connect hose lines; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders.
• Provide basic life support during medical incidents, assessing and initiating patient care until relieved by proper medical personnel.
• Operate all types of portable fire extinguishers, hand tools, hose lined, power tolls and appliances, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, emergency medical equipment and other rescue equipment.
• Participate in fire drills and attend training sessions.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Promote and maintain safety in the work place.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Shut down natural gas and electrical services to structures.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents.
• Participate in fire inspection activities and other fire prevention and public education activities as assigned; ensure that businesses are operating in compliance with the fire code.
• Respond to inquiries from the public.
• Assist in investigating fire origin and cause.
• Control traffic.
• Inventory supplies; maintain records.
• Maintain fire engines, emergency equipment, clean station quarters and equipment and maintain a clean and orderly condition in and about the firehouse;

perform minor building maintenance.

• Operate radio-telephone equipment.
• Test and maintain fire hoses and hydrants.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Desired Knowledge of :

• Rules, regulations and operational procedures of the Fire Department.
• Fire fighting methods, techniques, and procedures; operation and mechanical principles involved in the operation of fire apparatus and equipment.

Dangers and disposition of hazardous materials.

• Emergency medical technician skills including basic life support, CPR, defibrillation, and bloodborne pathogens.
• Fire prevention codes and ordinances; building construction; natural gas and electrical shut off procedures.

Skills to :

• Learn fire fighting methods and techniques, the operation of firefighting equipment, street location and physical layout of the City, and major fire hazards.
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude as required in the operation of firefighting equipment.
• Retain presence of mind in emergencies; analyze fire and emergency situations and report to officer.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public. Efficiently operate a personal computer.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Ability to :

• Tactfully and effectively interact with people of all backgrounds.
• Perform heavy lifting and physical maneuvering.
• Perform general office and clerical duties in support of assigned activities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.

Education & Experience :

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred; College-level coursework in fire science, general management, or related field desirable.
• Any experience that would likely satisfy the required abilities & skills of this position is qualifying.
• Fire fighting experience is strongly preferred.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C.
• Possession of CSFM Firefighter I Certificate or Firefighter 1 Academy completion from an accredited college.
• AHA or Red Cross CPR / First Aid Certified.
• EMT certification strongly preferred.

Physical Performance Requirements

• Must possess the ability to pass the departments Physical Performance Test.
• Pass pre-employment medical Screening, including drug screening and TB test.
• DOJ LiveScan background check clearance

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work Environment

Both working indoors at the station and outdoors on calls; traveling in a vehicle to emergency situations or other calls for service.

Volunteers may be exposed to atmospheres that may be immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) including dust, noise, smoke, fumes, gases, oil, grease, constant equipment vibration, machinery with moving parts, moving objects and other vehicles, wet and slippery surfaces.

Our volunteers assist in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures.

Physical Demands

This position requires sitting, twisting, and reaching for equipment; performing various tasks that require standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, kneeling, simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation, performs physical activities of a strenuous nature;

must see and hear with sufficient acuity; may lift heavy objects, especially when responding to or operating at emergency situations or incidents.