STINSON BEACH FIRE

PROTECTION DISTRICT

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The Stinson Beach Fire Protection District is always looking for new member who want to serve their community in the most exciting volunteer capacity imaginable. Read on to find out what it takes for you to take the challenge then fill out the application.

                                Volunteer Firefighter Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Protects lives and property through activities associated with fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous materials and emergency medical incidents and participates in the training and maintenance activities necessary to achieve that end.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responds promptly to fire alarms and other emergency calls to incidents when notified.
• Drives fire apparatus and operates pump and other equipment with fire fighting, rescue, salvage and maintenance operations.
• Enters burning buildings and advances charged and uncharged hose lines and applies extinguishing agents to fires.
• Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper floors for rescue.
• Effectively communicates verbally by means of two-way radio as person-to-person and in writing through completion of various records, memos and letters.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides emergency medical services to fire or accident victims, when qualified, and assists the local emergency medical service provider (EMT) as necessary or when required.
• Inspects buildings for fire hazards and complies pre-fire plans as appropriate.
• Maintains apparatus, equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Participates in all phases of training necessary to acquire the knowledge and skills required of the position.
• Assists Company Officer in maintaining records and submitting reports.
• Serves the community through volunteering.
• Performs other duties as required
• Protects property from unnecessary smoke and water damage by using salvage covers, positive pressure ventilation fans and water vacuum.
• Climbs, Crawls and Runs as necessary to accomplish fire extinguishment, rescue and personal safety.
• Carries or Moves heavy equipment and/or objects necessary to achieve fire extinguishment or rescue.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Requires a valid California State Driver’s License
• Minimum 18-years of age
• A general knowledge of a variety of subjects and skills related to fire fighting, emergency medical services and hazardous material.

REQUIRED Skills

• Ability to respond quickly, use good judgment under stress in hazardous situations, and the human relationships.
• Knowledge of street and hydrant locations.
• Knowledge of dispatch procedure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift, move and climb ladder.
• Must have agility to climb through rafters, on roofs and crawl through tunnels.
• Must be able to open and close valves and be able to advance with hose discharging water.
• Must be able to carry heavy loads up and down stairs.
• Must be able to run and drag hose.
• Must be able to hear alarms and respond.
• Must be able to effectively communicate via two-way radio and over the telephone.
• Must be able to grasp and safely use hand tools such as an axe, pike pole, chain saw, shovel, etc.

Thank you for your commitment to the community and your interest in becoming a volunteer.
For more information contact the Stinson Beach Fire Protection District or come to a fire drill which is held on the first and third Wednesday of every month or call (415) 868-0622.