This is skilled fire fighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires in the operation and routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus, and quarters. <br><br>NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK <br><br>Work involves combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires to protect life and property. Work also involves custodial maintenance of fire station equipment, apparatus, and quarters, as well as operating equipment as a relief driver when specifically assigned. Employees of this class learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion in fire, heat, smoke, and cramped surroundings. Although fire fighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, a major portion of duty time is spent drilling and studying methods, techniques, and organization, and in routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment. Work is usually performed in accordance with explicit instructions and well defined procedures under command of a superior officer. Work is reviewed in progress upon completion of adherence to established procedures and command instructions.(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.) <br><br>Responds to fire alarms and other emergencies in full protective gear and with equipment; lays out, drags, and connects hose and nozzle, and directs water stream; raises and climbs ladders; climbs stairs and other structures; breaks down doors; and uses and operates various types of fire fighting apparatus such as trucks and equipment, saws and other power tools, pike poles, sledgehammers, axes, extinguishers, hoses and water guns. Enters and navigates structures and confined spaces under adverse conditions. <br><br>Removes persons (sometimes unconscious) from danger and gives first aid to the injured; performs salvage operations, placing covers, sweeping water, and removing debris. <br><br>Attends company drills in fire station or training school, receives instruction in fire fighting methods, equipment, operations, first aid, and street and hydrant locations. <br><br>Performs routine duties in the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of fire department property and equipment. <br><br>Performs functions of an emergency medical technician, responding to and/or driving to emergency and other ambulance calls, rendering emergency care, and transporting patients in ambulances. <br><br>Performs related work as required. <br><br>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES <br><br>Ability to learn and apply fire fighting principles, practices, methods, techniques, and equipment to work situations. <br><br>Ability to climb ladders and work at heights. <br><br>Ability to perform arduous work under adverse conditions. <br><br>Ability to operate motor vehicles safely. <br><br>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other employees, volunteer fire fighter, and the public.Graduation from high school; some work experience; a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license; and a valid non-commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license upon graduation from the City's Fire Training Academy program.