Upper Pine Fire Protection District 1 Job Title: Firefighter/EMT Supervisor: Captain Department/Group: Operations FLSA status: Non- exempt Hours : Rotating 24 hour shifts/PT -120 hours maximum per month Including but not limited to: after hours Emergency call response Effective : January 2019 Level/Salary Range: Step 1 - $51,884.65 Step 10 - $66,392.72 Revised: July 2024 Position Type: Full time /Part -time HR Contact: Kim Ruggles Employee’s Name: JOB DESCRIPTION ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs skilled work in the co ntrol and suppression of fires and p rovides medical care within level of proficiency and transports sick or injured persons to medical f acilities. • Respond to fires and emergency medical calls. • Determine the nature and extent of the emergency an d provide for response and deployment of adequate resources to properly handle the emergency . • Drive and operate fire apparatus, or other speciali zed department vehicles. • Operate and maintain various power tools such as, saws, ventilation fans, e xtrication devices and others. • Lay hose lines, adjust water and pressure streams, place and climb ladders, ventilate buildings, rescu e persons, place salvage covers and perform clean -up operations. • Access, package, extricate and transport sick and injured patients f rom a variety of environments, including, but not limited to, burning buildings, w recked vehicles, confined spaces, water, wilderness areas, and high and low angle areas. • Prepare and maintain records and reports regarding fire alarms, emergency medical calls, fire preventi on inspection, and public education activities and sup plies. • Communicates clearly using portable radios and digi tal communication devices from emergency scenes. • Participate in drills and classes pertaining to fir efighting, emergency medical practices, hazardous materials, special rescue techniques and other cont inuing education programs. • Conduct fire safety inspections in public access bu ildings, interpret and apply appropriate codes, and secure code compliance. • Position is subject to all environmental conditions i ndoors and outdoors. Position is required to wear sel f- contained breathing apparatus to complete portions of the job essential fu nctions. • Works 24 hour shifts 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.; averaging 56 hours per week. • Ultimate responsibility for maintaining career specific cert ifications and required licenses. • Report for duty fit to serve. NON -ESSENTIAL DUTIES: May serve in various acting capacities as assigned or appointed for vacancies, or for employee develop ment; May be assigned to or assist with special projects or wildland assignments as directed. REQUIRED SKILLS: Upper Pine Fire Protection District 2 • Promotes teamwork with o perations and EMS personnel • Maintains position under duress; establish effective working relationships with empl oyees, other agencies , and the general public. • Makes sound decisions and facilitate implementation i n accordance with laws, rules, regulations, departmental policies and procedures • Utilize s computers and computer software for information retrieval, analysis and p lanning, records management, status tracking, report and memo writing, time manageme nt, and priority setting • Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines and constantly changing priorities; fortitude to remain clear -headed and diplomatic in stressful situations • Embrace a “culture of safety” and “Just Culture” REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: • Just Culture concepts and application of the principles in crew resource management • Principles of NFPA Company Officer performance as outlined in NFP A 1021 for Fire Officer I • Knowledge of current trends in advanced life suppor t EMS and LA Plata County EMS Protocols • Knowledge of UPRFPD protocols /S.O.P’s /and Personn el Manual • Operational and command sequencing characteristics to manage an initial attack on wildland fire, structure fires, hazardous materials, technical res cue incidents and other emergent and non- emergent incidents. • Knowledge of firefighting, rescue techniques and st rategies including driver’s safety techniques • Principles of comprehensive report preparation and construction of electronic patient care and emergency incident reports • Knowledge of UPRFP district geography, street layou t and surrounding areas • Knowledge pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations • Knowledge of UPRFPD apparatus, medical and firefigh ting equipment • Principles of modern fire and life safety education • Knowledge of Imagetrend Incident Reporting System. • Instructional techniques for Fire and EMS skills to the NFPA Fire Instructor I standard • Interpret basic cause and determination of fire incidents PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. • Physical fitness and safety are conditions of employ ment. Personal responsibility for physical fitness at the Arduous Fitness Level is a requirement. • While performing the duties of this job, the employ ee will regularly work inside and behind a desk as well as work outside in various types of weather con ditions, near moving mechanical parts and in extreme heights, precarious places, and is exposed t o intense heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or ca ustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. • The employee is required to be able to properly use and occasionally wear a department issued breathing apparatus. • Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, running, hand- finger grasping, f eeling, talking, hearing, seeing, smelling, and rep etitive motions • Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 150 pounds o f force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to move objects. • Must possess the ability to work in high to loud no ise, low and extreme light, dusty, dirty, wet, freezing, high heat, high vibration, and confined s paces, high and unstable environments. • Fit to perform arduous work, above 100f to below 32f temperatures, altitud es above 5,000’. Upper Pine Fire Protection District 3 • Responsible for physical fitness as defined by NFPA 1583, and passing of medical exam as defined by NFPA 1582 • Remain qualified as an operational firefighter as d efined in associated SOP’s including passing the functional ability test, and wild land pack test an d participating in the fitness evaluations such as CPAT Fitness Evaluation, Combat Fitness Challenge, and DOL Physical Exam. QUALIFICATIONS : • High School Diploma or GED required • Valid, current, Colorado driver’s license • Motor Vehicle Report acceptable to insurance standa rds • Pass Background Check and Drug Screening • Written and Verbal competency in English Language • IFSAC FF I required, IFSAC F II certification preferred • Active experience in combination of EMT /Fire Fighte r employment preferred • Colorado State Certification as an EMT, (minimum) • Active EMT experience preferred • National Registry of Emerg ency Medical Technicians certified within one year of employment. • NWCG Current Red Card possession • NWCG Qualified Engine Boss preferred I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge receipt of t his document and affirm my understanding of my posi tion and the duties assigned therein. Sign: _____________________________________________ _______ Date: _______________________ Print Name: _______________________________________ ________________________________________ Reviewed By: Deputy Chief French Date: 2/13/2023 Approved By: Chief Evans Date: 2/13/2023 Last Updated By: Kim Ruggles Date: 7 /1/2024
