About the job
Reporting to the Duty Officer, Firefighter will be part of both an emergency response and community safety team by working with and within the community to respond to emergencies and minimize their impact when they do and intervene effectively when required, to the benefit of that community and within a safe working environment.
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 minimise 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
Ideal candidate:
Knowledge and Qualifications
Relevant tertiary education
Formal training in Fire science
Working knowledge of firefighting equipment and apparatus
Knowledge of first aid/CPR methods
Experience
2 – 3 years in firefighting
Proven experience as firefighter
Willingness to follow legal rules and guidelines and firefighting standards at all times
Great physical strength and stamina partnered with the ability to dress and move quickly
Patient and cool tempered with the ability to function in a team
Dedicated and compassionate
Technical Skills
Financial Acumen
Conflict Management
Microsoft Word – Intermediate level
Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level (Advance level are advantageous)
Microsoft PowerPoint – Basic level
Google suite of products
Behavioral Skills – Support
Understanding the organizational environment
Understanding the organization’s goals and objectives
Dealing with changing circumstances
Supporting and working with others
Delivering objectives
Dealing with complexity
Acting professionally
Deliver great customer service
Sharing and co-operating
Behavioural Skills – Management
Awareness of the marketing environment
Delivering performance
Working with complexity
Managing professionally
Customer thinking
Collaborating and Co-operating
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