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DEFINITION
Under the supervision of
the Lt., plans, organizes, directs, and administers all operations of s
assigned to him/her by the Fire Chief within the authority delegated.
EXAMPLES of DUTIES
Develops and coordinates plans
for departmental training with the training officer;
Assist in the development and
coordination of the recruitment, retention and Cadet programs
Attends training programs oriented
to the duties of a squad leader
Oversees and provides for departmental
operations to ensure safe and effective EMS operations.
Ensures compliance with local,
State & Federal laws and standards within his scope of authority.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE and
SKILLS
Thorough knowledge of the
use and operation of a wide variety of emergency equipment;
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING,
and EXPERIENCE
Must possess a high school
diploma or equivalent;
Must have and maintain a
valid PA drivers license;
Completion of Essentials
of Firefighting, RIT, Incident Command, Hazardous Materials First Responder,
CPR, Basic 1st Aid & AED Certified or equivalent training or education
for aforementioned requirements.
Required to attend certification
classes and seminars outside of the immediate area
Ability to supervise and
serve as a lead worker, maintain discipline, and cooperate with other officers
and employees;
Ability to communicate verbally
and in writing to superiors in the form of presentations, reports;
Assist in preparation of
a master plan for future department operations;
Ability to complete written
reports;
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develop and post an annual
training schedule designed to ensure that essential emergency medical skills
and techniques are practiced.
Provide training, both initial
and continuing education coordinating with the LT and the Chief for Safety
and Training.
Ensure equipment and inventories
for emergency responses are adequate responses;
Must complete a minimum
of twenty (20) hours of training per year;
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING,
and EXPERIENCE
Must possess a high school
diploma or equivalent;
Minimum of three (2) years
of extensive experience in firefighting work of a progressively responsible
nature;
Must have and maintain a
valid PA drivers license;
Completion of Essentials
of Firefighting, Incident Command, Hazardous Materials First Responder,
Awareness and RIT
Must have and maintain certification
and licensure as CPR & Basic 1st Aid.
Must complete a minimum
of twenty (20) hours of training per year;
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Hearing, seeing speaking;
Walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling.
Can expect to be called
at any time regardless of time or weather conditions.
Able to endure heights and
confined spaces;
Able to endure extreme temperatures,
heavy smoke conditions, chemical, physical, and mechanical hazards;
Must have ability to lift/carry
heavy equipment and objects, either alone or with the assistance of others.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Reading, writing, communications;
Having contact with persons
experiencing adverse trauma;
Ability to make decisions
in emergency and pressure situations;
Communicating verbally and
in writing to superior officers;
Ability to comprehend and
complete tasks based on verbal and written objectives; |
