*Firefighter Probationary

Duties and Responsibilities:

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Department/Location:                         Bradenton Fire Department

FLSA Status:                                         Non-exempt

Supervision Exercised:                        None

Supervision Received:                         Lieutenant

General Purpose of the Position:        The purpose of this position is to respond to emergency calls for fire suppression, rescue, medical, hazardous materials, and other related service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Resource Management
  • Apparatus/Equipment/Building Maintenance

o   Special Operations Assignments

• Pre-Fire Planning
• Hydrant Maintenance

o   Emergency Services Operations

• Fire Suppression
• Medical and Rescue Responses
• Hazardous Materials Response
• Other Necessary Related Responses

o   Training Division

• Daily Training, both practical and classroom
• Physical Conditioning

• Is encouraged to make recommendations that would improve safety and efficiency of the department.
• Shall be a Florida certified firefighter and be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of a suppression firefighter.
• May advance to fourth class firefighter pursuant to the promotional policy.
• Shall perform such duties as superior officers may prescribe and as requested by a fire department order, memo, bulletin, or direction.
• Shall report any unsafe condition to a superior officer immediately.
• Shall be able to work as a team member.
• Shall be required to maintain a monthly average of 70% or higher on all examinations taken, whether practical or written.
• Shall be responsible for taking notes in classroom drills, taking an active part in practical drills, and turning in any assignments on time.
• Shall be able to take orders and perform tasks correctly and in an efficient manner.

Essential Functions:

• Perform any such duties as his/her superior officers may prescribe and as requested by a Fire Department order, memo, bulletin, or directive.
• Be familiar with the information contained in the Organizational Guide; complying with same and shall be guided by the Rules & Regulations and any subsequent changes, additions, and deletions that may arise.
• At all times conduct themselves in a proper manner and shall not bring embarrassment upon the Fire Department or any member.
• Strive to improve their efficiency as well as the image of the department.
• Report any unsafe condition to a superior officer immediately and be responsible for the compliance with, and adherence to safety rules at all times.
• Be able to work as a team member.
• Be responsible for compliance with all State and Federal regulations and laws.
• Stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, hand, speak, hear, see, depth perception, and color vision.
• This position shall also comply with department specific essential functions, consistent with NFPA 5.1.1. 

Education and Experience Required:  High school diploma or GED equivalent. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Firefighter-II Certification. Must meet minimum requirements set by the City of Bradenton hiring guidelines. Must have completed the Bradenton Fire Department 40-hour Initial Orientation Program. Must possess the following FEMA NIMS certifications: I-100 and IS-700.  Firefighters hired without these certifications shall successfully complete the course(s) during the Initial Orientation Program.

Job Classification: FIRFTR                

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.  A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  Duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.