Responds to emergency situations within the City to perform rescue and fire control; selects appropriate firefighting equipment in controlling and extinguishing fires; lays and connects hoses; holds nozzles and directs fog or water streams; raises and climbs ladders; ventilates burning buildings; gains access to buildings as necessary to assist fire victims. Drives equipment to emergency scenes; selects position and proper discharge pressures and monitors pumping activities.

Responds to a variety of emergency calls requiring administration of first aid and medical treatment at the First Responder level, including administering CPR, removing victims from danger, etc. Performs general equipment maintenance and cleaning as necessary. Participates in fire drills; attends required training courses and seminars. Performs fire prevention inspections of residential and commercial buildings and contents; conducts pre-fire planning as needed. Presents fire prevention and fire safety education programs; answers public inquiries pertaining to fire prevention matters

Responds to emergency calls 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Prepares and submits various reports and records including inspection reports, hose/hydrant records, pre-fire plans, daily work sheets, correspondence, etc. Operates and maintains an assortment of equipment and hand tools used in fire service such as vehicles, fire trucks, aerial towers, pumpers, fire suppression equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, special protective clothing, radio equipment, generators, fire extinguishers, ladders, certain chemicals used in fighting fires, hand and power tools, etc.