Effective Date: May 2023

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER

Department: Fire & EMS

Job Classification: Volunteer

GENERAL PURPOSE

• Under general guidance and direction of the Director of Fire & EMS or his/her designee is responsible to report to the fire station to mitigate fire emergencies (i.e. Fires, Alarms, Rescues, Car Accidents, EMS assists, Natural Disasters etc.).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Fights fires by placing, connecting, and advancing hoses; operates equipment such as firefighting apparatus, nozzles, ladders, hydrants, extinguishers, generators, etc; ventilates structures; enters structures in a cautious and safe manner; participates in post-emergency salvage operations and cleanup.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and vehicles; stocks supplies; prepares and submits reports.
• Must be able to meet attendance and punctuality requirements for this position. Must abide by all city policies and procedures. Must work well with others and be a team player.
• Applicants may be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug testing.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Must become Utah State certified Firefighter 1 and 2, and Wildland Red Card within the first year of appointment.
• Must pass the city required physical.
• Must have a valid Utah State driver's license.
• Must pass the department physical fitness test annually.
• Ability to make sound decisions in highly stressful situations.