Under general supervision, receives and responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls as required, and performs the necessary functions and operations to efficiently and effectively protect the lives and property of those in need of assistance. Performs fire inspections and pre-fire planning, educational presentations, minor vehicle and equipment maintenance, and related tasks. • Responds to emergency calls 24 hours per day, seven days per week. • Presents fire prevention and fire safety education programs; answers public inquiries pertaining to fire prevention matters.

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. • Performs general equipment maintenance and cleaning as necessary. Conducts flow tests and paints fire hydrants.

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, administering first aid, etc. Participates in fire drills; attends required training courses and seminars. Inventories emergency vehicles at the beginning of each shift to ensure the station has all it needs to respond to emergency situations. Performs fire prevention inspections of residential and commercial buildings and contents; conducts pre-fire planning as needed. Prepares & submits various reports