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- combat, control, and extinguish fires
- rescue persons and salvage property in emergency situations
- maintain equipment, fire station buildings and grounds
- perform fire prevention activities
- drive or assist ambulance drivers to transport sick, injured, or convalescent persons
- enter burning structures and withstand extremes of heat for extended periods of time in order to perform rescue and firefighting activities
- execute single-handed rescues of persons weighing up to 170 lbs. and perform firefighting activities to include climbing aerial and ground ladders
- single-handedly carry and lay out fire hose weighing at least 35 lbs.
- operate extrication and forcible entry equipment and tools
- drive, operate, and perform basic maintenance on complex fire and emergency response equipment to include:
- driving under emergency conditions with red lights and sirens
- operating the pumper in extreme weather conditions
- making mental calculations relating to hydraulics
- comprehend complex written materials and complete written reports
- communicate clear verbally, and in English
- maintain regular, predictable attendance
- use portable radios and hospital communication equipment
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- remain calm under extremely stressful situations
- perform duties in confined spaces and areas of extreme danger requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus, requiring a clean shaven face and use of protective equipment weighing at least 60 pounds
- evaluate scene safety in relation to completing rescues and takes proper action necessary to protect life or property
- assess and treat life-threatening conditions of a medical or traumatic nature
- utilize splints and other immobilization devices to package and remove victims of accident or injury
- calculate dosages and administer medication
- perform invasive techniques such as endotracheal intubations, intravenous cannulation, etc.
- operate complex medical equipment such as an EKG machine, defibrillator, glucometer, suction unit and oxygen unit
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