About the Department
Purpose of Job
Perform protective service work in driving fire apparatus, operation of pumps, fire suppression, medical first aid, and rescue operations.
Essential Job Duties
- Respond and drive fire apparatus to fire alarms and other calls for service.
- Force entry to premises for firefighting.
- Operate pumps and apparatus and regulate water pressure to insure required pressure at the nozzle.
- Perform rescue operations and administer first-aid to injured persons.
- Perform salvage operations such as sweeping water, throwing covers, removing debris, etc.
- Perform ventilation operations.
- Participate in fire drills.
- Attend training classes in firefighting, first-aid, and other related subjects.
- Perform general fire inspections and conduct residential and commercial fire prevention inspections.
- Assists shift officers with training of personnel.
Other Job Duties- Perform general maintenance and service work on fire department property and equipment, including cleaning walls and floors, washing windows, mowing yards, and making minor repairs.
- Attend annual in-service training of 40 hours.
- Serve as acting officer-in-charge in the absence of the Lieutenant or Captain.
- Perform related tasks as required.
- Subject to call out for fires suppression when off duty.
Primary Job Challenges- Working indoors and outdoors, regardless of the weather, and will sit, stand, climb, walk, crawl, bend, stoop, and lift light and heavy objects (more than 50 pounds).
- Exposure to high places, extreme heat and cold, smoke, hazardous chemicals, dangerous machinery, and falling objects.
- Reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations and determine the proper course of action.
- Performing hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may involve extreme exertion in cramped and smoke-filled surroundings.
Equipment Operated- Fire apparatus including engines, rescue truck, and aerial device.
- Firefighting equipment to include nozzles, hoses, self-contained breathing apparatus, power tools, generators, ladders, ropes, various hand tools, extrication equipment, fire extinguishers, repelling equipment, ventilation equipment, hazardous materials equipment, forcible entry equipment, cascade system, cribbing, and radios.
- Lawn care equipment, cleaning equipment including mops, brooms, and a variety of standard office equipment including copiers, telephones, computers and fax machines.
Key Competencies Required- Thorough knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression.
- Thorough knowledge of fire prevention strategies and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the city.
- Thorough knowledge of medical and rescue techniques.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding fire suppression, hazardous materials, and traffic laws.
- Ability to operate and maintain all firefighting equipment and apparatus in a safe and effective manner.
- Ability to keep basic records and prepare reports.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform extremely strenuous and physical labor for extended periods of time under unfavorable climatic conditions.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- Ability to identify hazardous materials.
- Ability to physically and mentally climb to different heights and function in close quarters.
- Ability to wear heavy protective clothing for extended periods of time.
- Ability to learn to operate a variety of firefighting equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees and the public.
Physical Demands and Work Environment- Working indoors and outdoors, regardless of the weather, and will sit, stand, climb, walk, crawl, bend, stoop, and lift light and heavy objects (more than 50 pounds).
- Exposure to high places, extreme heat and cold, smoke, hazardous chemicals, dangerous machinery, and falling objects.
QualificationsEducation and experience: Graduation from a standard high school or GED with a minimum one year of full-time service with the City of Springfield Fire Department; or a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a firefighter with another career full-time department; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the required knowledge and abilities.
Required certifications/licenses: Must possess a valid Class D driver license issued by the State of Tennessee and the following:
- 16-Hour Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services certification.
- 64-Hour Basic Firefighting certification.
- FEMA Incident Command System certifications IS-100, 200, 700, and 800.
- Firefighter I Live Burn certification.
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certification from the Tennessee Commission on Firefighting.
- Firefighter I certification from the Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting (TCFF).
- CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Vehicle Extrication certification.
- Firefighter II Live Burn certification.
- Firefighter II certification from the Tennessee Commission on Firefighting.
- Emergency Medical Responder license or above from the State of Tennessee.
Must pass a physical examination, drug screening, and background check given by the city’s designated representative