City of Yazoo City
Firefighter
City of Yazoo City, Yazoo City, Mississippi, United States, 39194
Firefighter Job Description City of Yazoo CityDEFINITION:To control and extinguish fires, protecting life and property, and conduct rescue efforts. Position takes direction from the Lieutenant or Battalion Chief for emergency scene operations within an efficient and safe manner.SUPERVISON RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
:Directly reports to the Lieutenant or Battalion ChiefReceives general supervision and administrative direction from the Battalion Chief and CaptainEXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES
:Preservation of life, safety and property conservation of the citizens and surrounding areasReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance and rescue victims from burning structures and accident sitesAdminister first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other breathing devices to injured persons until medical assistance personnel arriveSearch burning structures to locate fire victimsOperate firefighting equipmentWear appropriate PPE, such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatusMove towards the source of the fire using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of propertiesPosition and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of structures or to rescue individuals from burning structuresTake action to contain hazardous chemicals that might catch fire, leak, or spillAssess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions using two-way radiosOther duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKNOWLEDGE:Organizational practices as applied to the operations of the Fire DepartmentPertinent federal, State and City of Yazoo Ordinances, rules and regulationsAbility to complete Mississippi State Fire Academy certificationRelevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective safety and security and protection of people, data, property and institutionsFirefighting equipment and tools, including designs, uses, repair, and maintenance Public safety education, fire origins and determinationsKnow the structural locations of assigned area, equipped to respond to designated alarm within a specified timeframePertinent laws and codes governing fire suppression regulationsSKILLS AND ABILITIES:Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to make reports and keep recordsCompetence in computer applicationsExtensive knowledge of the overall operations of the City of Yazoo including policies, procedures, and ordinancesAbility to remain calm and to follow directions when under pressure or in an emergencyAbility to carry out duties in a manner according fire safety principles and proceduresUse fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, and pagerAdditional physical abilities to sit, walk stand use hand fingers, handle and operate pressure force in all weather conditions.Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and or crawlAbility to lift and move a minimum of fifty poundsEXPERIENCE & GUIDELINES:High School Diploma/GEDAbility to complete State Fire Academy curriculumAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is acceptablePosition requires physical abilities of sitting, standing, reaching, bending and flexible use of hands and wrists for periods of time, including visual acuity and listening skillsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.CLICK APPLY NOW!
:Directly reports to the Lieutenant or Battalion ChiefReceives general supervision and administrative direction from the Battalion Chief and CaptainEXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES
:Preservation of life, safety and property conservation of the citizens and surrounding areasReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance and rescue victims from burning structures and accident sitesAdminister first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other breathing devices to injured persons until medical assistance personnel arriveSearch burning structures to locate fire victimsOperate firefighting equipmentWear appropriate PPE, such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatusMove towards the source of the fire using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of propertiesPosition and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of structures or to rescue individuals from burning structuresTake action to contain hazardous chemicals that might catch fire, leak, or spillAssess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions using two-way radiosOther duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKNOWLEDGE:Organizational practices as applied to the operations of the Fire DepartmentPertinent federal, State and City of Yazoo Ordinances, rules and regulationsAbility to complete Mississippi State Fire Academy certificationRelevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective safety and security and protection of people, data, property and institutionsFirefighting equipment and tools, including designs, uses, repair, and maintenance Public safety education, fire origins and determinationsKnow the structural locations of assigned area, equipped to respond to designated alarm within a specified timeframePertinent laws and codes governing fire suppression regulationsSKILLS AND ABILITIES:Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to make reports and keep recordsCompetence in computer applicationsExtensive knowledge of the overall operations of the City of Yazoo including policies, procedures, and ordinancesAbility to remain calm and to follow directions when under pressure or in an emergencyAbility to carry out duties in a manner according fire safety principles and proceduresUse fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, and pagerAdditional physical abilities to sit, walk stand use hand fingers, handle and operate pressure force in all weather conditions.Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and or crawlAbility to lift and move a minimum of fifty poundsEXPERIENCE & GUIDELINES:High School Diploma/GEDAbility to complete State Fire Academy curriculumAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is acceptablePosition requires physical abilities of sitting, standing, reaching, bending and flexible use of hands and wrists for periods of time, including visual acuity and listening skillsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.CLICK APPLY NOW!