POSITION TITLE: Volunteer Firefighter/EMR

REPORTS TO: Fire Chief

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POSITION SUMMARY

Working as part of a team, under the direction of the Fire Chief, providing first response, fire suppression, rescue and specialized operations as required.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Participate in regularly scheduled training sessions and maintain a minimum of 60 training hours.   

-Performs fire ground operations within Clatsop County, specifically Hamlet fire district, so that lives are protected and property loss and damage to the environment is minimized. Some specific operations are, but not limited to:

• Recognizes hazards to prevent injuries to patients or rescuers
• Secures water supplies
• Advances hose lines
• Operate portable pumps
• Performs search and rescue operations
• Carries, positions, raises, climbs, and works from ground ladders
• Ventilates structures
• Extinguishes vehicle, structural, and ground fires
• Conducts salvage operations
• Overhauls fire areas
• Performs other duties as assigned 

-Performs rescue operations within Clatsop County, specifically Hamlet fire district, so that the patient is removed from an area of danger to an area of safety while preventing injury to the rescuer or patient. Some specific operations are, but not limited to:

• Performs vehicle extrication
• Secures area of structural collapse
• Performs land-based water rescue 

- Performs emergency patient care

• Responds to incidents as a first responder 

-Performs firefighter safety practices so that safety of firefighters is maintained according to applicable standards and fire department operating guidelines 

-Operates fire apparatus as required by Oregon State Law, and Hamlet Rural Fire Protection District Operating Guidelines, and within the vehicles design limitations 

- Operates and maintains equipment and tools within Standard Operating Guidelines 

-Assists with fire prevention and public education programs as directed

JOB DETAILS

Hours of Work:  Available to respond as a volunteer firefighter to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Training drills every Wednesday from 7:30pm-9:30pm every month.  On-Call and special event/training exercises

Driver’s License:      Oregon Drivers Required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• § At least 18 years old
• §  High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
• §  Valid Driver’s License
• §  Good physical condition 
• §  Possess good reading, writing and record keeping skills 
• §  Possess qualities necessary to perform team tasks 
• §  Ability to perform tasks in confined spaces 
• Members at this classification must, by virtue of their professional background, experiences, accomplishments and perspectives, be compatible with the organizational culture and climate of the Hamlet Rural Fire Protection District.