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CITY OF COLTON <br />FIIREFIGHTER <br />DEFINITION: <br />Under supervision, to respond to fire alarms and to protect life and property endangered by fire; <br />to maintain equipment and quarters; to perform special assignments; and to do other work as <br />required. <br />EXAMPLES OF DUTIES <br />Responds to alarms; lays lines of hose; directs streams of water; carries and sets up ladders; <br />ventilates buildings; performs rescue work; mops, sweeps and cleans after fires to prevent water <br />damage; washes, polishes and services fire apparatus and equipment; drills with company <br />members; attends special instruction in fire fighting and prevention techniques; administers first <br />aid; tests, washes and hangs hose; stands regular radio and floor watch detail and assists callers; <br />studies City layout and water systems; operates resuscitators and inhalators-, serves as a substitute <br />fire engineer; responds to emergency calls when off duty. <br />As assigned, to serve as Firefighter Specialist, performs the duties related to Mobile Intensive <br />Care/Paramedic services requiring a minimum of EMT -P certification; or performs the duties <br />related to fire prevention, weed abatement, etc. <br />LICENSE REQUIRED: <br />A valid and appropriate California Driver's License. <br />DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS• <br />Ability to: <br />• Learn fire fighting principles and techniques; <br />• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude as required in the operation of fire fighting equipment, <br />• Learn and maintain proficiency in first aid practices; <br />• Retain presence of mind in emergency situations; <br />• Understand and follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with those contacted <br />in the course of work; <br />• Meet City standards of age, height, weight and physical fitness. <br />Experience: <br />• None Required. <br />Education• <br />• Equivalent to graduation from high school. <br />APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: OCTOBER 28, 1975 <br />