Intra-Department Fire Engineer

INTRA-DEPARTMENT

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSTING 192: FIRE ENGINEER

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: TBD

DEPARTMENT: Fire Department

WORK LOCATION: Varied

PAY GRADE: FD6

HOURS WORKED: Rotating Shift Work

DAYS WORKED: Fire Shift

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

JOB DUTIES

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Position Summary

The Engineer/Driver Operator is responsible for the safe operation of fire department apparatus and equipment during emergency and non-emergency responses. This position ensures that all fire apparatus, pumps, aerial devices, and related equipment are maintained in a state of readiness and are operated safely and efficiently. The Engineer/Driver Operator also participates in firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical operations as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Drives and operates fire apparatus including engines, aerials, and rescue vehicles to and from emergency scenes.

Positions apparatus and sets up equipment for fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials operations without direction.

Operates pumps, aerial ladders, generators, portable power tools, hand tools equipment, fire hydrants, appliances, and facility fire control devices, and mechanical systems in accordance with departmental procedures and manufacturer specifications.

Assists in fire suppression and rescue activities, including advancing hose lines, operating nozzles, ventilation, and salvage/overhaul operations.

Participates in fire prevention, education, and public safety activities.

Attends training sessions, drills, and continuing education to maintain required certifications and proficiency.

Performs a variety of technical and manual labor activities and duties as required.

Performs other duties as assigned by the chain of command.

Uses advanced technical knowledge of hose practices, performs complex hydraulic formulas for fire flows and friction loss equations etc. and applies in emergency settings.

Performs emergency aid activities for the ill and injured, including basic life support, and providing other assistance as required.

Inspects, maintains, cleans, stocks, and loads various firefighting, rescue, and EMS related tools, equipment, and supplies on department apparatus, units, and vehicles.

Performs daily, weekly, and monthly apparatus and equipment inspections and tests and completes record keeping measures of inspection, test completions.

Uses, wears, and maintains various types of personal protective clothing and gear including self contained breathing apparatus, safety gear including helmets, gloves, pants, coats, boots, climbing harness, ropes, water suits, goggles, fully encapsulating hazardous materials suits, etc.

Receives and relays emergency calls and alarms. Uses various communications equipment in both emergency and non-emergency environments including two radios, telephones, cell phones, computers, etc.

Participates in and ensures apparatus and equipment is properly returned to service after incidents, usage, training events, and at the end of every shift.

Participates in training classes and drills to maintain and enhance firefighting and emergency medical techniques, participates in and may instruct "in station" training activities.

Works with computers to write reports, enter maintenance work orders, etc. as required.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.

Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment, apparatus and facilities.

Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

May assist to coordinate, instruct, or supervise the work of new recruits or other department personnel, as assigned.

Assists in department supervisory and administrative activities as assigned.

Assists in training new employees as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Emergency medical aid equipment, extrication equipment, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, radio, pager, computer and phone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally drag up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus (outlined in NMAC Reg. 11.5.2.10 C (5) and (6)).

The employee is required to perform shift work in a rotation of days, evenings, and nights including weekends and holidays. Subject to recall during major incidents or emergencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in extreme heights, precarious places and is exposed to intense heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes, pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Must have successfully completed at least one (1) year as a Firefighter with the Farmington Fire Department.

Must have successfully completed the AIC Engineer Program prior to the scheduled testing date(s).

Must have received a passing score on their most recent annual evaluation.

Must have a valid driver's license applicable for the operation of emergency vehicles and fire apparatus.

Must be able to read and write the English language.

Must be familiar with the City areas, including streets, hydrants, target hazards, and addressing system.

Working knowledge of driver safety.

Must be New Mexico certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) or higher.

Employee must meet annual medical requirements outlined in NMAC Reg. 11.5.2.10 C (5) and (6).

Must meet current physical requirements for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

• • NPFA 1582 (Comprehensive occupational medical program for Fire Departments)
  • NPFA 1583 (Standard on Health Related Fitness Program for Fire Department Members)

Must pass annual physical assessment, arduous level per NWCG guidelines.

Knowledge of the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment.

Ability to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques.

Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.

Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.

Ability to work under the general supervision of a Fire Department Officer.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.

Ability to meet the special requirements listed below.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

May be any or all of the following; written assessment, pump operator assessment, aerial operator assessment, and practical driving assessment.

To be placed on the promotional list, the candidate must complete each section of the promotional exam without critical errors and receive a score of 70% or greater in each portion.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V

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