FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter (Basic Life Support) assigned to a crew engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue operations; to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity;

Continued from Summary: and to assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards to protect persons, property or the environment; and performance of non-invasive emergency medical procedures. Duties: Performs Basic Life Support. Initiates established medical protocols in providing basic life support. Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks and Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles. Performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great. Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilitates. Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Complies with health, safety and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.