- RESPONDS promptly to fire alarms and other emergency calls when on duty and to major incidents when notified while on duty.
- DRIVES fire apparatus and OPERATES pump an other equipment associated with fire fighting, rescue, salvage and maintenance.
- ENTERS burning buildings to accomplish extinguishment and/or rescue.
- ADVANCES charged and uncharged hose lines and APPLIES extinguishing agents to fires.
- PROTECTS property from unnecessary smoke and water damage by using salvage covers, positive pressure ventilation fans and water vacuum.
- POSITIONS and CLIMBS ladders to gain access to upper floors or to accomplish rescue.
- CLIMBS, CRAWLS and RUNS as necessary to accomplish fire extinguishment, rescue and personal safety.
- CARRIES or MOVES heavy equipment and/or objects necessary to accomplish fire extinguishment or rescue.
- Effectively COMMUNICATES verbally by means of two-way radio as well as person-to-person and in writing through completion of various records, reports, memos and letters.
- PROVIDES emergency medical service to fire or accident victims and ASSISTS the local emergency medical service provider as necessary or when requested.
- INSPECTS buildings for fire hazards and COMPLETES pre-fire plans as appropriate.
- MAINTAINS apparatus, equipment, buildings and grounds.
- PARTICIPATES in all phases of training necessary to aquire the knowledge and skills required of the position.
- ASSISTS Company Officer in maintaining records and submitting reports.
- SERVES as Acting Lieutenant when so designated.
- PERFORMS other duties as required.
- Must be able to lift and move ladder and climb ladder.
- Must have agility to climb through rafters, on roofs and crawl through tubes.
- Must be able to open and close valves and be able to advance with hose while discharging water.
- Must be able to carry heavy loads up and down stairs.
- Must be able to run and drag hose.
- Must be able to hear alarms and respond.
- Must be able to effectively communicate via two-way radio and over the telephone.
- Must be able to grasp and safely use hand tools such as axe, pike pole, rope, chain saw, shovel, etc.
Corsicana Fire Department
Firefighter Job Description
JOB SUMMARY |
| Protects lives and property through activities associated with fire prevention, rescue, fire fighting, hazardous materials and emergency medical incidents and participates in the training and maintenance activities necessary to achieve that end. |
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OTHER ASPECTS OF THE JOB |
| This position requires a valid Commercial Texas Driver's License or a Class A or B Texas Driver's License with a heavy emergency equipment exemption; a good knowledge of street and hydrant locations; a good knowledge of dispatch procedures; a general knowledge of a variety of subjects and skills related to fire fighting, rescue, emergency medical service and hazardous material; the ability to respond quickly with good judgement under stress in hazardous situations; and the human relations skills necessary to deal effectively with the public. |
| Department Apparatus | C.F.D. History | Photos |
