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Position Description
Position Title: Firefighter
Department: Fire
Division: Firefighting
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Retirement: KP&F
Effective Date: June 14, 2022
GENERAL PURPOSE
General duty firefighting and rescue work on a regular 24 hour shift.
Firefighting is the protection of life
and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. An
employee in this class performs
specialized firefighting and rescue duties under emergency conditions
frequently involving considerable
physical danger.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Captain and/or Acting
Captain. Work is performed under the
direct supervision of superior officers but requires thorough individual
understanding of firefighting and
rescue methods. Work is reviewed by observation of fire department
officers.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May assist to coordinate, instruct, or supervise the work of new
recruits or other personnel.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed)
Fire Suppression And Rescue
- responds to alarms, enters burning buildings, operates nozzle, pumps,
aerial devices, hand-held fire
extinguishers, and/or other firefighting and emergency response
equipment as directed
- rides apparatus, lays and connects hoses to hydrants
- may drive fire apparatus to and from fires
- directs fire streams and extinguishes fire in a wide variety of
situations
- removes persons from danger and gives first aid to injured persons as
needed
- performs salvage operations during and after fire
- performs various rescue and medical assistance duties which may
include removing victims from
occupancies filled with heat, smoke or toxic gases, and freeing victims
from trapped vehicles
- some of the specific hazards the employee will be exposed to and
Functions Employee Must Perform Are
- operates both as a member of a team and independently at incidents of
uncertain duration;
- spends extensive time outside exposed to the elements;
- tolerates extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing duties.
Must perform physically
demanding work in hot, cold, and humid atmospheres while wearing
equipment that significantly
impairs body cooling mechanisms;
- experiences frequent transition from hot to cold and humid to dry
atmospheres;
- ability to use manual and power tools;
- operates both manual and automatic transmission vehicles;
- relies on senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch to help determine
nature of emergency, maintain
personal safety and make critical decisions in a confused, chaotic, and
potentially life threatening
environment throughout the duration of the operation
Training
- attends and participates in formal and phased intensive training and
instruction sessions in firefighting
and rescue methods, first aid, and other fire department activities
- learns city streets, hydrant locations, water supply systems, high
risk buildings, and other facilities of
the City of Leavenworth
- participates in the department\'s physical fitness program
Maintenance and Repair
- does routine housekeeping and maintenance duties at the fire station
or in connection with fire
equipment
- responsible for assisting in maintenance of fire equipment, apparatus,
and quarters.
Inspections
- participates in fire inspections as a member of a fire crew
Peripheral Duties
- Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City
policy. This culture will minimize
accidents, injuries and property damage
- Performs more technical and specialty work, in fire investigations,
public education, or similar
functions, as time and training permits
- Assi sts in administrative activities as assigned
- Assists in training new employees as assigned
- Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other
communication equipment.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
- Be at least 18 years old at time of appointment.
- Must possess a valid drivers license at time of application (and
maintain for duration of employment)
and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy.
- Must not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor crimes of a
violent nature.
- IFSAC Firefighter I and II Certification at time of appointment.
- Haz-Mat Operations level at time of appointment.
- Kansas EMT-B or Paramedic certification at time of appointment and
must retain a minimum of Kansas
EMT-B level certification for the duration of employment.
