SUMMARY:  This is skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, and in the operation and routine custodial maintenance of departmental equipment, apparatus, and quarters. 

An employee of this class is responsible for the protection of life and property through firefighting, rescue, and related duties.  Duties include training and participation in the operation of firefighting apparatus and the performance of hazardous duties under emergency conditions.  Work may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as smoke, fire, heat, and cramped surroundings.  When not engaged in firefighting or rescue activities, incumbents are required to participate in drill and study programs and to perform routine duties in the care and maintenance of station equipment, apparatus, buildings, and grounds.  Work is normally performed under close supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures.  Assignments are given by a superior officer both in fighting fires and at the station.  Work is usually reviewed for adherence to standards and through observation of accomplishment and reports on desired results.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING DUTIES.  ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY BE IDENTIFIED BY THE COMPANY AND LISTED AS SUCH IN THE INCUMBENT'S PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL ELEMENTS.  VARIOUS TASKS MAY BE ASSIGNED UNDER EACH ESSENTIAL FUNCTION.  THOSE THAT ARE LISTED UNDER THE EXAMPLES OF WORK ARE NOT ALL INCLUSIVE; THEY ARE EXAMPLES ONLY AND MAY BE AMENDED OR ADDED TO AS NEEDED BY THE CITY OF RIDGELAND. 

1.   Fire Suppression
2.   Rescue
3.   Emergency Medical
4.   Apparatus Operation
5.   Fire Prevention
6.   Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Training
7.   Emergency Contingency Planning
8.   Maintenance and Custodial Duties
9.   Wellness / Fitness  

 EXAMPLES OF WORK 

Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following tasks. These tasks may be amended or other tasks may be assigned as necessary.  

Essential Function: Fire Suppression Service Delivery  

1. Responds to fire calls with a company; lays and connects hose; holds nozzles and directs water streams; climbs ladders; uses chemical fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment as assigned, according to standard operating guidelines.
2. Ventilates burning buildings by opening windows and skylights or by cutting holes in roofs and floors as assigned with all safety precautions observed.
3. Performs salvage operations such as removing water, and debris, covering property with tarps, and removing property from buildings as assigned, observing safety precautions. 

Essential Function: Rescue  

1. Removes persons from danger, acting alone or as a member of a team.Operates extrication equipment.
2. Operates various power and hand tools.
3. Deploys rope rescue equipment.
4. Participates in search and rescue operations. 

Essential Function: Emergency Medical  

1. Responds to medical emergencies, makes patient assessments and delivers care to Basic Emergency Medical Technician level.
2. Maintains inventory of medical supplies. 

Essential Function: Apparatus Operation  

1. Drives rescue apparatus to medical calls when assigned, following standard operating procedures.
2. Drives and operates pumping apparatus when assigned, using standard operating procedures.
3. Drives and operates aerial apparatus when assigned, using standard operating procedures. 

Essential Function: Fire Prevention   

1. Conducts fire and life safety presentations when assigned, using nationally recognized programs.
2. Conducts and participates in fire station tours to educate public in fire safety and fire service operations. 

Essential Function: Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Training 

1. Attends fire, rescue and emergency medical training sessions as they are scheduled for in-service training.
2. Conducts fire, rescue, and emergency medical classes as assigned for in-service training.
3. Maintains National and State EMT certification as required for employment, by attending refresher courses, obtaining required continuing education hours, paying all fees associated with re-certification, completing and mailing re-certification application forms.
4. Attends national and state certified fire and rescue classes as scheduled to enhance individual ability in emergency service discipline. 

Essential Function: Emergency Contingency Planning

1. Participates in emergency contingency planning as assigned, including building walk-through, table top scenarios.
2. Maintains  current  knowledge of  streets  and  city  infrastructure  measured  by  test instrument as required.     

Essential Function: Maintenance and Custodial Duties 

1. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, periodic and annual maintenance on emergency apparatus as assigned, according to standard operating guidelines.
2. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, periodic and annual custodial duties and maintenance assigned to fire stations and grounds, according to standard operating guidelines.
3. Participates in periodic maintenance and annual testing of fire hose, ladders, and various emergency equipment as assigned according to standard operating guidelines.

Essential Function: Wellness / Fitness 

1. Participates in the physical fitness-training program as required to ensure physical ability to perform duties.
2. Successfully completes semi-annual fitness test as required for employment. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

The following minimum qualifications have been identified by subject matter experts (SME'S) who have supervised this position or functioned in the position; they are based upon job analysis information supplied by these SME'S.  However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.  Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Human Resource Manager in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position.  If a candidate believes he/she needs a reasonable accommodation to meet these minimum qualifications or, if called for an interview, to attend such an interview, the candidate must notify the Human Resource Manager in writing of the need for the accommodation and identify the specific accommodation requested. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED), and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in fire suppression.  

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS 

1. Three (3) years experience as "Firefighter" with the Ridgeland Fire Department.
2. Basic fire fighters course to meet state requirements.
3. Emergency Medical Technician course with National and State Certifcation. 

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Working knowledge of occupational hazards involved in the work and safety precautions for safe performance of the job. 

Knowledge of all current firefighting duties and methods.  

Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.  

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.  

Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments. 

Ability and physical strength to do prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions. 

Ability to meet such medical and physical standards as may be prescribed. 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.   

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.   

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

These physical requirements are not exhaustive and additional job-related physical demands may be added to these by the City if the need arises.  Corrective devices may be used to meet these physical requirements. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  OPEN 

TO APPLY OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: 

HUMAN RESOURCES
304 HIGHWAY 51
POST OFFICE BOX 217
RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI  39158
601/856-7113
Paula.Tierce@ridgelandms.org