Engine Boss - Ogden, United States - South Weber City

Description

Job Description

Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSEUnder direct to general supervision, performs wildland fire suppression, management, and control activities as part of an engine, module, or hand crew. Other wildland fire related duties involve fire prevention, patrol, detection, and/or prescribed burning.

SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the guidance and direction of the Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, or supervisory personnel of emergency incident.

SUPERVISION EXERCISEDProvides direct supervision of Wildland Firefighters assigned as part of the crew.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSServes as the immediate supervisor of a fire crew assigned to suppress the full range of wildland fires. Develops a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices and terminology related to fire line construction, use of pumps and engines, hose lays using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments for the effective use of water and additives, working in and around aircraft such as helicopters, working knowledge of use and maintenance of chainsaws, safety rules, basic fire behavior, and fire camp etiquette. Performs fire suppression and rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting emergency vehicles; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling oneself over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; jumping over obstacles; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces. Conduct daily inspections of condition and readiness of division apparatus and equipment; clean, wash and maintain apparatus and equipment; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies. Ensures the readiness of equipment and personnel. Ensures crew integrity and safety while deployed on any emergency incident, training or while conducting project work. Enforces City and Department policy and procedures. Accurately completes all required paperwork for the deployment or other project as outlined by Department policy.

If qualified and licensed as a Utah EMT, AEMT or Paramedic:
Provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured patient if needed. Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury and establishes priority for required emergency care. Based on assessment findings, renders emergency medical care to adult, infant and child, medical and trauma patients. Provides pre-hospital emergency medical care of

simple trauma patients such as controlling hemorrhage, treatment of shock, bandaging wounds and immobilization of painful, swollen, deformed extremities.
Operates a variety of equipment, tools, devices and vehicles as required to perform assigned duties. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education and Experience A.


High school diploma or equivalent:
AND B. NWCG Incident Qualification Card (Red Card). AND C. NWCG Engine Boss Qualified
2.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of standard wildland fire management program requirements, suppression tactics, methods and procedures; fire behavior hazards, and accepted fire safety practices and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life; agency and interagency qualifications, position task book requirements, and certification standards and procedures adopted by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).

Skill in using and maintaining wildland firefighting hand tools, pumps and hoses, chainsaws and applicable emergency medical equipment.

Ability to perform all tasks, duties and responsibilities associated with the certifications, licenses and essential tasks identified herein; respond quickly to changing situations; exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; work under extreme mental tension and pressures; work a variety of shifts for long hours; effectively deal with demanding and traumatic situations; work in all weather conditions; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, medical professionals, co-workers, and the public.

3. Special Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have a valid state of Utah driver's license. NWCG Incident Qualification Card (Red Card) NWCG Engine Boss QualificationMust pass a physical ability test and medical screening. Must be available for deployment up to days 21 consecutive days.

4. Preferred QualificationsPrior experience as an Engine Boss supervising personnel and equipment. Possess a Utah Emergency Medical Technician license. Possess a Utah Advanced Emergency Medical Technician license. Possess a Utah Paramedic license.

5. Work Environment and Physical DemandsFunctions of the position generally performed in a controlled environment, but subject to seasonal outside weather conditions and exposure to extremely hazardous conditions and materials. Emergency
response travel expected in normal course of performing duties.

The individual is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, sit and talk or hear.

Must regularly lift and or move equipment and/or persons weighing up to 150 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Various levels of mental application required, i.e., memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, creative problem solving.


NOTE:

All South Weber City employees must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and criminal history check following a conditional offer of employment.

Employees required to drive a motor vehicle as an essential job duty are required to successfully complete a motor vehicle record (MVR) check following a conditional offer of employment.

DISCLAIMER: The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, requirements or knowledge, skills & abilities.
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