FIREFIGHTER - EMT in Manchester

PAY RANGE - $28.51 - $40.65/hr - plus a comprehensive benefits package

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs firefighting, EMS and related emergency services to the City of Manchester and to other mutual aid communities; performs directly related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The principal function of an employee in this class is to protect the community from emergency and disaster situations, including structural fires, medical emergencies, hazardous material responses and natural and manmade disasters and promote an environment of public safety within the City of Manchester. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain or other command officer but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative.

The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, other emergency response providers, the Manchester Police Department, representatives from other law enforcement jurisdictions, homeowners, business and community organizations and the public.

The principal duties of this class are performed in various emergency situations, including exposure to hazardous materials, large quantities of smoke, proximity to heavy traffic areas during vehicle accidents, exposure to cold/high current waterways, intense heat and direct exposure to flames, proximity to (or inclusion in) falling/decimated structures, high altitude rescues, extreme weather conditions, exposure to blood borne pathogens and other diseases and related environments in which the employee is subject to potential personal danger.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK

• Serves within a command structure requiring adherence to officer’s orders in life threatening situations;
• Responds to structural fires, including performing search and rescue operations to remove persons from danger within a burning structure, laying and connecting hose, operating fire streams as directed, raising and climbing ladders, ventilating roofs, windows and related, operating fire pumpers and assuming a designated position on an assigned apparatus and follows command structure instructions for all fire suppression activities;
• Responds to and delivers emergency medical responses at basic life support and advance life support level involving a wide range of medical needs;
• Responds to hazardous materials emergencies, including scene assessment, identifying the extent of damage and/or potential hazard to the community, implementing containment plans and protecting fire personnel and civilian exposure to chemicals;
• Responds to manmade and natural disasters, including fires, floods, earthquakes, crash rescue or other catastrophic event, providing medical assistance, removing persons from harmful structures or exposure to fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions or other harmful materials, including providing crowd and traffic control and maintaining order as necessary;
• Maintains an awareness of other Fire personnel on detail for the purpose of protecting other Firefighters lives as necessary;
• Makes verbal and written analysis of activities involved in any fire emergency situation;
• Performs all necessary training activities as assigned and in accordance with readiness and preparation for firefighting activities, including participation in daily classes developed to increase and maintain skills and field development courses and training;
• Performs physical fitness training to maintain physical abilities necessary for firefighting;
• Studies and memorizes streets and other geographical information within the City of Manchester and surrounding areas;
• Attends and provides information for pre-fire planning studies and maintains a current knowledge of pre-fire plans;
• Inspects buildings and related facilities to become familiar with layouts and structure features which could be potentially hazardous during a fire;
• Performs daily building and ground maintenance to ensure that Fire facilities maintain a clean and orderly environment;
• Performs high/low angle rope rescue as needed;
• Performs hydrant inspections;
• Performs the duties of Emergency Services Dispatcher as necessary;
• Performs physically demanding duties associated with extended periods of exertion;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency;
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Serves within a command structure requiring adherence to officer’s orders in life threatening situations;
• Responds to structural fires, including performing search and rescue operations to remove persons from danger within a burning structure, laying and connecting hose, operating fire streams as directed, raising and climbing ladders, ventilating roofs, windows and related, operating fire pumpers and assuming a designated position on an assigned apparatus and follows command structure instructions for all fire suppression activities;
• Responds to and delivers emergency medical responses at basic life support and advance life support level involving a wide range of medical needs;
• Responds to hazardous materials emergencies, including scene assessment, identifying the extent of damage and/or potential hazard to the community, implementing containment plans and protecting fire personnel and civilian exposure to chemicals;
• Responds to manmade and natural disasters, including fires, floods, earthquakes, crash rescue or other catastrophic event, providing medical assistance, removing persons from harmful structures or exposure to fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions or other harmful materials, including providing crowd and traffic control and maintaining order as necessary;
• Maintains an awareness of other Fire personnel on detail for the purpose of protecting other Firefighters lives as necessary;
• Makes verbal and written analysis of activities involved in any fire emergency situation;
• Performs all necessary training activities as assigned and in accordance with readiness and preparation for firefighting activities, including participation in daily classes developed to increase and maintain skills and field development courses and training;
• Performs physical fitness training to maintain physical abilities necessary for firefighting;
• Studies and memorizes streets and other geographical information within the City of Manchester and surrounding areas;
• Attends and provides information for pre-fire planning studies and maintains a current knowledge of pre-fire plans;
• Inspects buildings and related facilities to become familiar with layouts and structure features which could be potentially hazardous during a fire;
• Performs daily building and ground maintenance to ensure that Fire facilities maintain a clean and orderly environment;
• Performs high/low angle rope rescue as needed;
• Performs hydrant inspections;
• Performs the duties of Emergency Services Dispatcher as necessary;
• Performs physically demanding duties associated with extended periods of exertion;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency;
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and Zero to two years of experience; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age;
• Copy of Birth Certificate, Passport or Naturalization Paperwork
• Copy of High School Diploma, GED or Transcript
• Copy of CDL-B or CDL-A License; or Valid Driver's License
• Copy of NH Firefighter II Certificate
• Copy of EMT Certificate (AEMT preferred)
• Copy of Valid CPAT

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively, including during emergency situations which may involve a high degree of noise and confusion associated with disaster situations;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform firefighting duties;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate equipment used in firefighting, rescue persons from burning structures and related emergency situations, provide emergency medical treatment, operate vehicles and related;
• Sufficient strength and endurance with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to lift, carry and move objects, through a full range of motion, up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds continuously;
• Sufficient strength and endurance to wear work attire/equipment (emergency gear) frequently; weighing approximately 40 pounds;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform all duties involved in protecting lives and property, including physical strength to perform strenuous exertion during sustained periods of time throughout many different locations throughout the City.