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FIRE ENGINEER <br />DEFINITION <br />CITY OF COLTON <br />Operate and maintain a variety of <fire apparatus and firefighting equipment; participate in <br />firefighting activities, fire prevention inspections, and training; perform mechanical maintenance <br />on vehicles, equipment and apparatus. <br />SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED <br />Receives general supervision from a Fire Captain. <br />Exercises ` technical supervision over other ;firefighters with - respect to the operation and <br />maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and apparatus. <br />EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to; the following: <br />Drive fire -pumping apparatus to alarms and operates pump at the fire; ,regulate water pressure. <br />through hose lines. - <br />Operate and oversee the use of numerous types of vehicles, equipment, tools, and apparatus. <br />Inspect vehicles, 'equipment, and apparatus; perform maintenance and minor repair work <br />identify the need for major repairs; maintain records of maintenance and overhauls. <br />Perform the duties of a Fire Fighter when pump isnot being used at a fire. <br />Maintain an awareness of City layout and the water system. <br />Operate resuscitators, inhalators and perform first aid. <br />Participate in drills and other training activities. <br />Serve as Fire Captain in his absence. <br />Participate in station maintenance and repair work; refill fire extinguishers. <br />Operate radio equipment. <br />Perform related duties as assigned. <br />