JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Firefighter (Training)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  November 1993

 

ORG/POS #: 

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To provide training in fire-fighting methods and standards to new firefighters and to develop and present special training programs to all Fire Department personnel.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Battalion Chief (Training).

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Researches fire-fighting standards and other materials to gather information needed to develop training programs for all Fire Department divisions.

 

2.         Presents training classes to all fire-fighting personnel in all divisions.

 

3.         Presents information regarding fire prevention and safety to school and civic groups and other organizations requesting training programs.

 

4.         Presents training in first aid, fire-fighting methods and standards to new firefighters.

 

5.         Provides information regarding fire-fighting methods and related materials as requested by other Firefighters preparing to be tested in those areas; determines whether firefighters being tested have passed or failed.

 

6.         Provides information needed to update fire-fighting standards.

 

7.         Performs all fire-fighting duties as assigned due to emergencies, major alarms, or absences.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.