Essential Functions

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it, and are responsible for all other duties as assigned. The following list of essential functions provides students with an overview of the skills required of members fo the Fire Service:

• Responds to calls for emergency as well as non-emergency needs and services.
• Keeps fire station, equipment, and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participates in training activities and instruction sessions.
• Performs various public information or education tasks.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with local policies and procedures.
• Follows safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting, and monitoring as outlined in a department’s safety handbook.
• Responds to emergency calls for specialized service such as hazardous materials, confined spaces rescues, and extrication and technical rescues that include high angle, below grade, swift water, trench, and collapse rescues.