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2. The Reserve Shift Firefighter/ shall have the ability to develop a working knowledge

of fire/rescue apparatus and equipment, to include operation, care and preventative

maintenance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Respond to alarms, provide fire suppression and control, Cardio Pulmonary

Resuscitation, hazardous material mitigation, rescue, fire/rescue apparatus and equipment

operation as well as support functions as required.

Perform all fire/rescue apparatus and equipment maintenance checks in accordance with

nationally recognized standards and/or District schedules and guidelines. Correct all

deficiencies found during maintenance checks, not to exceed the firefighter’s knowledge,

training and experience.

Perform preventative maintenance, not to exceed the firefighter’s knowledge, training

and experience.

Report service issues to the \ immediate supervisor.

Maintain fire/rescue apparatus and equipment serviceable and clean.

Inspect the station, grounds, fire/rescue apparatus and equipment to ensure proper and

safe operating conditions as well as cleanliness. Perform preventative and minor

maintenance and report status to supervisor.

Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of tools used.

Assist in placing fire/rescue apparatus or equipment back in service after use.

Maintain all required certifications and licenses for the position.

Understand, follow and support all District policies, orders, standards and guidelines.

Attend required District meetings and training sessions.

Participate in assigned project work.

Drive and operate fire apparatus upon successful completion of the District’s sixty (60)

hour D/O program.

Participate in pre – fire plans, Public Education Fire Safety programs, Public Education

Life Safety programs and other duties as assigned.

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