Fire Fighter - IA0010 - FIRE OPERATIONS
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Fire Fighter
Position ID: IA0010
Department/Division: Fire / Operations
Report to: Fire Captain
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Definition: Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials and rescue duties.
Essential Functions:
Agility and strength to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions
Cleans and performs general maintenance of fire apparatus and stations
Performs various firefighting tasks
Performs emergency medical services
Regular and punctual attendance
Operates, inspects, cleans, and maintains specialized fire fighting, rescue and EMS equipment
Participates in Fire and EMS training, both in field and classroom
Participates in company fire inspections, pre-fire planning, and public fire education
Exhibits the ability to get along with customers and co-workers
Maintains a job skill level capable of performing at next higher rank
Maintains knowledge and understanding of all City/Department policies, procedures, SOP’s
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High School diploma or GED equivalent
AND
Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Firefighter Certification
AND
Texas Department of State Health Services EMT- Paramedic Certification
AND
Meet all current hiring standards
Conditions of Employment:
Maintain a Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Firefighter Certification
Maintain a Texas Department of State Health Services EMT- Paramedic Certification
Must have a valid Class B Texas driver's license, or approved state equivalent, within one year of employment
Civil service requirements
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check
Must be able to work overtime when requested
Preferences:
None listed
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: YM
Sitting: YI
Walking: YM
Lifting: YE
Carrying: YE
Pushing/Pulling: YM
Overhead Work: YM
Fine Dexterity: YM
Kneeling: YM
Crouching: YE
Crawling: YE
Bending: YM
Twisting: YM
Climbing: YM
Balancing: YM
Vision: YM
Hearing: YM
Talking: YM
Video Display: YI
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of all firefighting and training related equipment and apparatus, along with audio/visual aids.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an office, classroom and outdoors depending on training needs. Fire fighters may be required to perform duties in inclement
weather.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 1/29/2008
Revision Date: 6/27/2019