Fire Fighters

Responsibilities: 

● Respond immediately and safely to all emergency calls and requests for assistance 

● Deal with emergencies as directed and work effectively and efficiently as a member of a disciplined team 

● Minimize distress and suffering, including giving first aid care 

● Establish and maintain the confidence of members of the public 

● Give general fire safety advice and guidance to people when requested 

● Work to help educate members of the community in the risks and hazards of fire 

● Assist in Service initiatives, programmes and strategies to reduce fire calls 

● Recognise health and safety issues at work and deal with them to minimize or eliminate the degree of hazard or risk 

● Maintain a level of physical and medical fitness necessary to carry out the duties of a firefighter 

● Maintain all firefighting and emergency equipment in a state of readiness, including cleaning, repairing and testing as required to approved standards and procedures 

● Know the local streets, roads and buildings situated within the fire station response area 

● Complete basic paperwork and routine administration, including recording of information 

● Take part in a continuous training programme by attending lectures, exercises, practice drill    sessions and other forms of training to maintain competence levels 

● Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility and expertise as may be required by the Chief Fire Officer 

● Ensure personal safety and the safety of others at all times