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City of Fridley Paid-on-call Firefighter in Fridley, Minnesota
ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: In 2014, the Fridley City Council adopted the following organizational mission: We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. In addition, City staff committed to the vision by focusing on the core values of being responsive, driven and friendly. POSITION OBJECTIVE: This paid, on-call position responds to fire, hazmat, rescue, medical, and other emergency incidents, participates in training and maintenance activities, and provides fire safety education training and community relations to the public. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Respond to emergency incidents within assigned district and during scheduled periods, meeting minimum participation requirements. 2. Perform firefighting activities in accordance with NFPA Standards, including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing suppression, ventilation and overhaul tasks. 3. Perform activities related to technical rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials response. 4. Participates in required weekly drills, department meetings, committee and community activities, and other required training activities and meets minimum participation and competency verification requirements. 5. Serve on standby crew and/or duty crew as assigned. 6. Participates in the general maintenance of department facilities and equipment in accordance with department procedures, such as clean and wash station facilities and equipment; care for grounds around station; wash, hang and dry hose; wash, clean, inspect and maintain test apparatus and equipment. 7. Participate in and make presentations of department programs/activities to individuals, groups in the community on safety, medical and fire prevention topics.