Perform minor maintenance on District buildings and grounds as assigned. Perform minor maintenance on District vehicles and equipment as assigned. Perform other fire suppression tasks as assigned.įunction at hazardous materials incidents as assigned.įunction at emergency medical incidents as assigned. Operate safely in and around quarters and at emergency scenes.įight fire inside and outside of structures and in the wildland.

Operate emergency medical tools and equipment to the level of training and certification. Examples of DutiesĮxamples of Important and Essential Dutiesĭrive and operate ambulances and utility vehicles. May at times receive direction from a senior Firefighter, Driver/Operator, or Engineer.ĭoes not have any supervisory authority. Receives direct supervision from a Captain. This position has a one-year probationary period. Probationary Firefighters perform routing station duties, training, physical fitness, public education and fire prevention. Probationary Firefighters respond to incidents and perform emergency activities under direct supervision. The applicant must maintain the physical endurance, muscular strength, and agility to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a firefighter, specifically including but not limited to stooping, lifting and/or carrying heavy objects, running, crawling, walking on uneven surfaces, working safely in or adjacent to moving water, climbing ladders, pulling heavy hoses, and wearing and carrying heavy equipment. Position functional requirements: lays hose and directs fire streams, sets ladders, ventilates buildings, provides salvage/overhaul, uses hand and power tools engages in wildland and urban interface firefighting provides advanced life support emergency medical services provides public education assists in defensible space and prescribed burning programs performs routine maintenance of station, apparatus and equipment assists in fire inspections, investigations, prevention, and pre-planning activities participates in drills and training activities and performs other related duties. Successful applicants shall provide the highest possible level of fire, rescue, and pre-hospital emergency medical services as part of a firefighting/emergency services team. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies. The North Tahoe Fire Protection District is currently accepting applications for current and future job openings from qualified individuals for the position of Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic.

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