Firefighter/ Emergency Medical Technician: Basic, Advance, or Paramedic

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• Performs fire suppression, fire prevention, fire inspection, fire investigation, emergency medical services, and/or emergency management response, as assigned
• Responds to alarms and operates in a safe manner
• Safely operates department apparatus, vehicles, and equipment
• Performs the duties of pump operator as assigned
• Contributes to routine protocols to keep Fire department facilities clean and safe
• May inspect buildings and other properties for fire hazards and enforces fire prevention ordinances
• Partners with Emergency Medical Technicians on shift, or any others as assigned, to execute duties
• Responsible for coordinating with team to ensure the safety of employees and volunteer members
• In emergency situations, may serve as the Incident Commander during emergency operations
• Contribute to efficient fire, emergency medical, and emergency management operations
• Follows policies and procedures of the department
• Participates in implementation of fire and emergency medical service programs for the city in order to carry department policies and goals effectively and efficiently
• Attends training, meetings, and department in-service activities as assigned
• Follows procedures for approval of expenditures
• Prepares required reports accurately, thoroughly, and timely
• Makes recommendations for new equipment and supplies
• May perform duties of a higher classification team members in their absence
• Perform other duties as assigned.

RESERVE EQUIVILENT: Volunteer Firefighter, Volunteer ECA/EMT

All municipal employees (and volunteers) are expected to display and maintain a high level of professionalism, competence, initiative, and motivation as representatives of the City of Freeport in the community. Employees are expected to be available for work, to report to work in a dependable and timely fashion, and to be mentally, emotionally, and physically fit and prepared to perform their assigned duties.

• Must pass a drug analysis test, physical exam, and successfully complete a background check.