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City of Cottonwood Firefighter- Lateral and Recruit in Cottonwood, Arizona
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DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision of the Company Officer, responds to emergency calls for\ assistance from the public and participates in fire suppression, emergency medial treatment, rescue,\ hazardous material incident mitigation and special operations; and performs related duties as assigned.\ CLASSIFICATION: This is a non-exempt, full-time, classified position with full benefits.\ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may\ include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY,\ and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this\ classification.\ TASKS: Responds to emergency calls for assistance from the public and participates in fire suppression,\ emergency medical treatment, rescue, hazardous materials incident mitigation and special operations.\ Assists with fire prevention inspections, pre-emergency planning and public education activities.\ Participates in non-emergency duties during an assigned shift. Non-emergency duties may include\ vehicle maintenance to ensure all apparatus are in working order for any emergency, preventive\ maintenance on equipment in accordance with department standards, maintaining cleanliness of\ apparatus and equipment. Assists with the scheduled maintenance and testing of fire pumps, hoses,\ ladders, hand and power tools, and various other related pieces of equipment.\ Maintains the fire station by performing minor repairs and daily cleaning of the station. Assists in\ maintaining equipment inventory.\ Participates in job related training. Maintains physical fitness to department standards and participates in\ annual physical fitness assessment. Assists Fire Officers and Engineers in various activities related to\ meeting Fire Department goals and objectives. Performs duties of an apparatus driver/operator or\ Engineer as assigned.\ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:\ Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency response operations\ Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and cleaning of fire apparatus and equipment\ Knowledge of standard operating procedures in the Fire Department\ Knowledge of team dynamics and skill in operating in a team-based environment\ Skill in developing and maintaining effective interpersonal relations\ Skill in analyzing data and drawing valid conclusions\ Skill in setting priorities to meet deadlines\ Skill in oral and written communications\ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work involved in th