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Form of workDISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Firefighter duties include use of ladders, hose lines, and hand and power tools and equipment to fight fires and perform clean-up at fire scenes. Medical aid calls require driving an ambulance and treating the injured at the scene or enroute to the hospital. Incumbents receive ongoing training and practice in fire suppression and investigation techniques, in driving a fire engine or ladder truck and in providing emergency medical services. Punctual, regular and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Uses appropriate firefighting equipment and techniques to extinguish fires in buildings, terrain, automobiles or other situations which may involve oil, chemicals, electrical or other flammable or combustible materials or origins.
Responds to various hazardous environments wearing self-contained breathing apparatus and using specialized tools and equipment to save lives, protect property, suppress fires and administer first aid to the sick and injured.
Performs clean-up of the fire scene by removing debris using shovels and pitchforks and cleaning or restocking equipment and materials.
Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for medical aid and transports patients by ambulance to residences, resthomes, hospitals or other medical facilities. Provides or assists in the emergency treatment and care of ill or injured patients which may require lifting and carrying gurney and patient up and down stairwells, up and down uneven and/or steep terrain and lifting into ambulance.
Drives fire apparatus and ambulances when required.
Assists the public with non-emergency requests or complaints.
Performs general maintenance and minor repairs to department facilities including building exterior and grounds, apparatus and equipment. Cleans and maintains the work, sleeping and eating areas of the fire stations. Cleaning requires the use of brooms and mops; maintenance includes painting of interior and exterior walls of fire stations using ladders.
Provides routine cleaning of vehicles and equipment. Tests or troubleshoots problems with facility, equipment, apparatus and fire protection systems such as radios and paging equipment, recorders and alarm circuits. Test starts all gasoline powered hand tools on a weekly basis. Tests fire hydrants for amount of fire flow.
Prepares and maintains reports and records of activities, incidents, inspections or other information.
Assists in performing fire inspections of public and private buildings for pre-fire planning or compliance with fire codes.
Participates in department training programs to learn or upgrade skills in firefighting methods, equipment or services.
POSITION BENEFITS
24/48 Schedule
16 Kelly Days per year
Paid Sick, Vacation & Holiday Time Off
Paid Holidays
Medical/Vision/Dental Coverage
Medical Savings Account/VEBA Account
City Paid Life Insurance
Short/Long-Term Disability Coverage available
Retiree Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan
Washington State LEOFF II Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation Plans with Employer Contribution Match
Educational Incentive
Longevity IncentiveMinimum Requirements:
At least 18 years of age.
Valid Washington State Driver's License, or ability to obtain one by date of hire.
High School Graduate or GED.
Washington State or National Registry Paramedic Certification with the ability to obtain State Certification.
Minimum of twelve (12) months consecutive full-time, career firefighter/paramedic work experience. Must be currently employed, or have been laid off or separated/retired in good standing within the last twelve (12) months.
Ability to pass extensive background checks to include criminal, psychological and medical screening.
No CPAT required.
Desirable Qualifications:
IFSAC Firefighter I. Candidates hired without a IFSAC Firefighter I certification may be subject to attending a Firefighter I academy as part of the probationary process.Resume and cover letter must be submitted with your application.
Oral Board Interview: When the need to establish Civil Service Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List arises, qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an oral board interview conducted by the Aberdeen Fire Department. A passing score of at least 70% is required on the oral board interview.
Selection Process: When the need to fill a vacancy from the Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List arises, the Fire Chief will interview the top scoring candidates for consideration of filling the vacancy.Employment Type: Full-Time
Firefighter duties include use of ladders, hose lines, and hand and power tools and equipment to fight fires and perform clean-up at fire scenes. Medical aid calls require driving an ambulance and treating the injured at the scene or enroute to the hospital. Incumbents receive ongoing training and practice in fire suppression and investigation techniques, in driving a fire engine or ladder truck and in providing emergency medical services. Punctual, regular and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Uses appropriate firefighting equipment and techniques to extinguish fires in buildings, terrain, automobiles or other situations which may involve oil, chemicals, electrical or other flammable or combustible materials or origins.
Responds to various hazardous environments wearing self-contained breathing apparatus and using specialized tools and equipment to save lives, protect property, suppress fires and administer first aid to the sick and injured.
Performs clean-up of the fire scene by removing debris using shovels and pitchforks and cleaning or restocking equipment and materials.
Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for medical aid and transports patients by ambulance to residences, resthomes, hospitals or other medical facilities. Provides or assists in the emergency treatment and care of ill or injured patients which may require lifting and carrying gurney and patient up and down stairwells, up and down uneven and/or steep terrain and lifting into ambulance.
Drives fire apparatus and ambulances when required.
Assists the public with non-emergency requests or complaints.
Performs general maintenance and minor repairs to department facilities including building exterior and grounds, apparatus and equipment. Cleans and maintains the work, sleeping and eating areas of the fire stations. Cleaning requires the use of brooms and mops; maintenance includes painting of interior and exterior walls of fire stations using ladders.
Provides routine cleaning of vehicles and equipment. Tests or troubleshoots problems with facility, equipment, apparatus and fire protection systems such as radios and paging equipment, recorders and alarm circuits. Test starts all gasoline powered hand tools on a weekly basis. Tests fire hydrants for amount of fire flow.
Prepares and maintains reports and records of activities, incidents, inspections or other information.
Assists in performing fire inspections of public and private buildings for pre-fire planning or compliance with fire codes.
Participates in department training programs to learn or upgrade skills in firefighting methods, equipment or services.
POSITION BENEFITS
24/48 Schedule
16 Kelly Days per year
Paid Sick, Vacation & Holiday Time Off
Paid Holidays
Medical/Vision/Dental Coverage
Medical Savings Account/VEBA Account
City Paid Life Insurance
Short/Long-Term Disability Coverage available
Retiree Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan
Washington State LEOFF II Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation Plans with Employer Contribution Match
Educational Incentive
Longevity IncentiveMinimum Requirements:
At least 18 years of age.
Valid Washington State Driver's License, or ability to obtain one by date of hire.
High School Graduate or GED.
Washington State or National Registry Paramedic Certification with the ability to obtain State Certification.
Minimum of twelve (12) months consecutive full-time, career firefighter/paramedic work experience. Must be currently employed, or have been laid off or separated/retired in good standing within the last twelve (12) months.
Ability to pass extensive background checks to include criminal, psychological and medical screening.
No CPAT required.
Desirable Qualifications:
IFSAC Firefighter I. Candidates hired without a IFSAC Firefighter I certification may be subject to attending a Firefighter I academy as part of the probationary process.Resume and cover letter must be submitted with your application.
Oral Board Interview: When the need to establish Civil Service Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List arises, qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an oral board interview conducted by the Aberdeen Fire Department. A passing score of at least 70% is required on the oral board interview.
Selection Process: When the need to fill a vacancy from the Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List arises, the Fire Chief will interview the top scoring candidates for consideration of filling the vacancy.Employment Type: Full-Time
