Shoe Sensation, Inc.

Job Overview

Firefighters protect the public in emergency situations; they respond to fires, accidents, medical emergencies, chemical spills, flooding, water rescue and other incidents where risks are posed to life and property. This job entails using sophisticated firefighting and rescue equipment, promoting fire safety, inspecting and enforcing safety standards, working with police and other emergency services, undertaking physical and academic training, and maintaining vehicles, equipment, hydrants, water supplies and general living/working quarters. Firefighters may also receive training for and assume specialty roles in high-rise training, ice rescue, lifeguard, confined space, fireboat operation, wildland apparatus, search and rescue and/or water rescue team or other areas.

Duties

• Participates in training and develops skills and techniques in firefighting, hazardous materials response, emergency medical and lifesaving activities;
• Responds to fire scenes, natural disasters, vehicle accidents and various medical emergencies;
• Works as part of a team or individually to combat fires, rescue victims and/or render support;
• Inspects and tests emergency medical, fire suppression and related tools and equipment to ensure serviceability and compliance;
• Uses mathematical formulas for computing hydraulics, fire containment and extinguishment practices and procedures;
• Cleans, refuels and performs basic and routine inspections on vehicles including cleaning and waxing;
• Performs general maintenance to station grounds such as cleaning, shoveling snow, painting, cutting grass and related duties;
• Performs various public information or education tasks;
• Prepares and writes reports;
• Performs assigned duties by ranking officers, such as preparing grant proposals, working with juvenile fire setters, maintaining hydrants, etc.;
• Instructs fire department personnel in various specialized areas;
• May receive training for or be assigned to a specialty area such as high-rise rescue, water rescue, wildland apparatus, confined space or other area based on the requirements of the organization;
• Operates personal computer and associated applications software;
• Responds to management's, supervisor's, co-workers' and citizens' questions and comments in a courteous, thorough and timely manner;
• Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project priorities;
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all matters;
• Assists other department and City employees as needed or requested;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• May perform inspection of assigned occupancies;
• Assume the duties of Fire Engineer upon request as needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,540.48 - $93,154.88 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person