Highly responsible for combating fires and emergency response to aircraft rescue operations and fire fighting activities of low difficulty to dangerous situations. Responsible for driving all assigned ARFF vehicles and having technical knowledge of operational capability to include trouble-shooting.
Participates in classes, training sessions, drills and lectures for the purpose of learning advance methods and techniques of crash rescue, fire suppression and prevention.
Learns advance theories and methods appropriate to all types of fire fighting and specialized procedures and techniques required which shall include structural fires, aircraft fire fighting and rescue, fires involving unusual hazards, and fundamental principles of fire protection.
Develops advance skills in first-aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
Drives and operates fire fighting vehicles of significant complexity (e.g. pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, crash rescue trucks).
Drives vehicle to scene of crash and/or fire following predetermined route, or selecting alternate route when necessary. Positions vehicle considering factors such as wind direction, hazards, location of aircraft, etc.
Assists in training other firefighters in the skills of driving and operating equipment.
Performs strenuous physical activities such as lifting heavy fire fighting equipment, climbing standard and aerial ladders, and lifting and carrying people and equipment for rescue and salvage.
Uses and maintains fire fighting equipment.
Participates in emergency drills.
Applies the theories necessary for effective fire fighting and equipment operation and the techniques of crash rescue and fighting fires.
Controls and extinguishes fires, operates apparatus, makes forced entries, ventilates structures, performs or assists in rescue operations including the administration of first aid to injured victims, and performs salvage and overhaul.
Uses a variety of hand tools, hydraulic tools and portable fire extinguishers.
Enters crashed and/or burning aircraft to free or rescue personnel.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
