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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFirefighterUpdated: March 2025 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Firefighter Department: Fire Division: Fire Supervisor: Fire Lieutenant FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 35 Job Number: 3501 Job Summary Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in fire suppression, emergency medical care, fire prevention, the maintenance of department property and equipment and performs other related work as required. May be assigned as Shift Bureau Inspector. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Responds to alarms of fire and other emergencies with a pumper, ladder or rescue company, drives fire engines and other vehicles. • Responds to a variety of calls of an emergency nature requiring the performance of light- to heavy-duty rescue activities, such as administering oxygen, performing CPR, and operating various equipment used in rescue and emergency medical operations. • Lays and connects hoses; holds nozzles and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment; ventilates burning buildings by opening windows or by chopping holes in roofs or floors; removes persons from danger and administers emergency medical care as outlined in the scope of practice pertaining to an Emergency Medical Technician. • Performs salvage operations, such as dwelling salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris. • Participates in fire drills and attends regular in-house meetings on firefighting, emergency medical care, technical rescue, fire prevention, equipment maintenance and related subjects; studies assigned materials. • Attends required training for emergency medical certification, hazmat certification, Firefighter certification, technical rescue and other required training as necessary. • Performs fire prevention inspection of residential and business buildings and contents. • May inspect the operations of fire hydrants. • Performs general maintenance and cleaning work in the upkeep of departmental apparatus, equipment, furnishings and structures; washes, hangs and dries hoses; washes, cleans and polishes apparatus. • Answers general questions from the public. • Acts in the absence of a Lieutenant as required. Updated: March 2025 • May operate radio equipment, mobile data computers and computer equipment. • May be assigned to special assignments, i.e., Fire Prevention Bureau, Public Education, Hazmat Tech, EMS Coordinator and Rescue Tech. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. • Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • High school diploma or G.E.D. • Iowa or National EMT certification and Firefighter certification within one year of hire. Valid State of Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the position. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • High school diploma or G.E.D. and one-year of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to learn a wide variety of fire-fighting, emergency medical services, incident management system, technical rescue, and inspection techniques, and methods within a reasonable period, performing heavy physical labor under adverse conditions, driving fire equipment carefully and safely in accordance with local traffic laws, thinking and acting quickly in emergency situations, and utilization of tools and handling of ropes and equipment. • Ability to participate in physical requirements, must be in good physical condition and participates in the department physical fitness program. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to write routine reports. • Knowledge of elementary mechanics, physics, and chemistry. • Skill in performance of routine mechanical maintenance tasks. • Skill in understanding both oral and written instructions. • Skill in using computers at a basic level and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Updated: March 2025 Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must push, pull or lift varying amounts. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to and excess of 100 pounds with or without assistance. Participates in the department physical fitness program. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, smoke, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, traffic hazards, and blood/body fluids. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employee may be exposed to dangerous situations, dangerous fumes while engaged in firefighting or cause determination activities, exposed to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system, and use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. Involves some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Scott Lyon, Fire Chief (3/2025) Updated: March 2025 I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________