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Paid-on-call Firefighter Gladstone Fire Department

The Gladstone Fire Department is primarily staffed by paid-on-calls firefighters and is supported by a career fire chief, fire marshal, fire coordinator and 3 line captains who provide emergency response, department management and maintenance of the facilities and equipment. Paid-on-call firefighters are involved in fire suppression, emergency medical and rescue calls, training, fire prevention, inspections, routine testing and maintenance of equipment and much more. Being a paid-on-call firefighter involves a strong commitment to the community and to the department.

When joining the department, paid-on-call firefighters agree to abide by the department standard operating procedures, guide lines and all City of Gladstone personnel rules. In addition, the following requirements must be met to apply and maintain employment to the department;

1) must be a minimum of 18 years of age;

2) possess a high school diploma or equivalent;

3) in addition to a high school diploma, post-high school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred and will be considered;

4) must possess a current, valid Oregon driver’s license and maintain a driving record insurable by the City’s insurer in order to drive a department vehicle;

5) must pass a criminal background check and drug test. Criminal background checks will be conducted periodically throughout employment and will comply with Department of Public Safety Standards and Training DPSST ethic standards;

6) must be in good physical condition;

7) recruit firefighters are required to complete the fire academy and become certified as a NFPA Fire Fighter I. This training is provided by the department. (time commitment is approximately six months, every other Saturday and Saturday). After completion of the fire academy and passing the firefighter I written & proficiency test, the recruit firefighter will be sworn, begin responding to emergencies and be placed on probation. During the 12 month probation, firefighters will be evaluated through the departments Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP);

8) must obtain State of Oregon EMT license within one year after probation and maintain it during duration of employment;

9) personnel must attend a minimum of two weekly training sessions a month, unless excused by the chief. Sessions are a minimum of two hours a week. Probationary members must attend all drills;

10) personnel are expected to respond to all emergencies when alerted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

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1. Completed Application Packet submitted to the Fire Department.

2. Written Exam (must get 70% or better to pass)

3. Physical Ability Test (timed test, pass or fail)

4. Oral Interview

5. Drug Screen and Background Investigation

6. Recruits Firefighters must pass a full NFPA Entrance Physical (provided by Gladstone Fire)

DESCRIPTION of DUTIES:

Paid-on-call Firefighters remain “on call” 24 hours a day. Each paid-on-call firefighter is issued a pager and is required to keep it with them whenever possible. Obviously family and work must take priority; however, many sacrifices must be made in order to provide the necessary firefighting force at a moment’s notice.

No other job is like this one. When needed, the paid-on-call firefighter must sometimes awaken from sleep and be ready for work in three minutes or less. This requires commitment and dedication.

Some of the benefits include social activities and parties, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, worker’s compensation insurance (if unable to work because of injury in the line of duty.) The fire department provides reimbursement for calls and drills attended by each member. Certifications are obtained upon completion of courses through the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

The following is the Gladstone Fire Department firefighter job description:

JOB DESCRIPTION: FIREFIGHTER/EMT

SUPERVISOR: FIRE CHIEF

REVISION DATE: 5/2016

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The firefighter/EMT performs firefighting and rescue operations for the combating, extinguishing and prevention of fires as well as for saving life and property. Also performs duties and responsibilities pertaining to hazardous materials response and mitigation and performs emergency medical duties consistent with Oregon EMT certification and Department policy.

I. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

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1. Responds to alarms; performs all necessary duties as a firefighter including, but not limited to, hose line operations, fire pump operation, operation of heavy equipment (including hydraulic rescue tools), functions with hand tools necessary in fire suppression including walking on pitched roofs and cutting holes in roofs and/or walls using power or hand tools, life safety activities, rescue operations including forcible entry, property conservation operations, clean-up projects, and all other activities as required.

2. Provides first responder medical emergency response at the basic life support level, including initial patient and situation assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and trauma emergency medical care; prepares patients and assists paramedics in advanced life support medical care while remaining within their certified scope of practice.

3. Searches, finds, and rescue drag or carries victims (ranging from newborns to adults) to safety.

4. Responds to hazardous materials emergencies and performs necessary mitigation activities per Department policies, procedures, guidelines, and safety rules as outlined in federal, state, and local regulations.

5. Functions as an integral component of a team.

6. As needed in emergency situations, may operate fire apparatus or other vehicles in an emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens.

7. Participates in fire drills and attends classes on fire techniques and other emergency topics as mandated to maintain necessary skills and proficiency levels that are required by State and Department standards.

8. Maintains, checks, tests, and repairs all fire and rescue apparatus, equipment and facilities as assigned. Responsible for equipment and station checks following Department policies, procedures, guidelines, and safety rules as outlined in federal, state, and local regulations. Performs general maintenance work in cleaning, storing, and reloading equipment, apparatus, and supplies. Cleans and maintains emergency apparatus and Department equipment as well as assists in the maintenance of the fire station and fire station grounds as assigned.

9. Participates in pre-fire familiarization of large buildings, draws building layouts and address run cards using computer software, tests hose requirements, and performs all other preparatory and maintenance functions as required.

10. Responds to the general public regarding fire suppression and emergency incidents following Department policies and procedures in a courteous and respectful manner.

11. Assists the public in education and fire prevention, including station tours, classroom presentations, and greeting the public at fire stations.

12. Compiles, writes, and submits required reports by computer for emergency and non- emergency activities to various Department Officers.

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II. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

A. The secondary functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Assists in station clerical and record keeping activities as assigned.

2. Drives various vehicles as required.

3. Performs station chores, including laundry, floor maintenance, trash removal, kitchen upkeep, landscaping, and general housekeeping and building maintenance as assigned.

4. Performs fire inspections as assigned.

5. Represents Gladstone Fire Department at citizen and community activities.

6. Reports/remains at work during major emergencies and/or disasters with little or no notice.

7. Receives assignments outside of the job description or normal chain of command during major emergencies and/or disasters.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

III. JOB SCOPE

The Firefighter is responsible for all firefighting-related and EMS duties and operations as assigned. Involves contact with a wide variety of personalities both inside and outside the Department. Requires a high degree of independent decision making in emergency situations. Involves complex emergency and maintenance duties that may have a direct impact upon the operations of the Fire Department. Incumbent is exposed to all manner of environmental conditions including inclement weather, extreme temperatures, dust, noise, dim lighting, and all other conditions as present in the performance of essential function. Incumbent may also experience such hazards as fumes, flames, chemicals, blood, other body fluids, and all other hazards as required in performance of essential functions. Requires the operation of various equipment, machinery, apparatus, and rescue vehicles as needed. May require working long hours and for extended periods of time between meals and breaks in some emergency situations.

IV. JOB QUALIFICATIONS

A. Required for initial employment:

•High school diploma or equivalent; •Must obtain State of Oregon EMT-B certification within one year after probation; •Must possess a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record insurable by the City’s insurer in order to drive a Department vehicle. •In addition to a high school diploma, post-high school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred and will be considered.

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Knowledge of: •Modern firefighting and emergency medical principles, practices, techniques and procedures; •Operation and maintenance requirements of various types of fire apparatus and equipment;

Ability to: •Don and properly adjust personal protective equipment within specified time frames without assistance; •Give and comprehend verbal orders; •Understand and follow oral and written instructions, standard policies, procedures, guidelines, and safety rules as outlined in federal, state, and local regulations as well as by the Department; •Perform duties in a manner which positively reflects on the Fire Department; •Drive an emergency vehicle; •Learn firefighting techniques, the use of firefighting apparatus, and emergency medical techniques; •Conduct a standard building fire inspection; •Perform a wide variety of mechanical operations including, but not limited to, the use of various emergency apparatus, equipment and tools; •Provide emergency medical response; •Prepare incident reports, inspection reports, and medical reports by computer, using proper, detailed descriptions, and appropriate grammar; •Interview people and gather relevant information; •Read, understand, and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; •Operate a personal computer and standard office software applications in addition to any necessary specialized software; •Work independently; •Establish and maintain courteous working relationships with others both inside and outside the Fire Department.

Annual demonstration of the following OSHA and other required competencies: •Physical ability to perform the physical activities required for the essential functions of a Firefighter, as demonstrated by satisfactory completion of the annual physical given by the Department; and annual drills, which demonstrate each Firefighter’s ability to do the job; •HazMat awareness and operations; •Blood-born and air-born pathogens awareness; •Wearing self-contained breathing apparatus, which includes a demand valve-type positive- pressure face piece or HEPA filter mask, requiring the ability to tolerate increased respiratory workloads; •Wearing personal protective ensemble (turn-outs) that are insulated, (resulting in significant fluid loss that frequently progresses to clinical dehydration and may elevate core body temperature); •Hazardous communication plan implementation as distributed through the Department; •Oregon State Cardlock Gasoline Dispensing requirements; •Confined space awareness.

V. WORKING CONDITIONS

A. The work conditions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities: Page 6 of 10

1. Under stressful physical and mental conditions, while wearing personal protective ensembles and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), perform all necessary duties as a firefighter.

2. Climbing ladders, operating from heights, walking or crawling in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operating in proximity to electrical power lines and/or other hazards.

3. Unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medications or hydration.

4. Reports/remains at work during major emergencies and/or disasters with little or no notice.

5. Work with a wide variety of hazardous materials as required. Exposure to various hazards, such as disease, chemicals, fumes, and other hazards as necessary. Exposure to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological (infectious) and non-biological hazards, and or heated gases, despite the use of personal protective ensembles and SCBA.

6. Functions as an integral component of a team, where sudden incapacitation of a member can result in mission failure or in risk of injury or death to civilians or other team members.

7. Repeated exposure to traumatic and otherwise disagreeable situations.

8. Must work in both open and confined work spaces as well as in adverse environmental conditions for extended periods of time with little or no rest.

9. Must work under conditions of low visibility.

10. Must drive emergency vehicles during both day and night in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic, and during unsafe road conditions created by environmental factors.

11. Must travel throughout the City to various work site locations in order to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

VI. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The physical and mental requirements of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Must effectively perform essential job functions under stressful physical and mental conditions.

2. Must put on and properly adjust personal protective equipment within specified time frames without needing assistance.

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3. Must perform critical, time-sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments, including hot, dark, enclosed spaces that are further aggravated by fatigue, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions.

4. Must communicate while wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA under conditions of high background noise, poor visibility, and drenching from hose lines and/or fixed protection systems (sprinklers).

5. Must understand a variety of fire suppression and prevention materials and information.

6. Must use tools in safe and awkward positions for extended periods of time.

7. Must execute full physical exertion and mental activity at all times of the day/night in responding to alarms and emergency situations.

8. Must remain calm and maintain composure when confronting stressful and emergency situations.

9. Must hear and orally respond to calls for assistance, radio communications, and all other calls as needed under all conditions which may include background noises in emergency operations.

10. Must advance water filled hose lines up to 2.5 inches in diameter from fire apparatus to occupancy (approximately 150 feet), which may involve negotiating multiple flights of stairs, ladders, and other obstacles.

11. Must meet National fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for health and fitness.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB Employer: Job: Combat firefighter/EMT Hrs Per Day: 2 Date of Analysis: 10/7/14 Gladstone Fire

Rare Occasional Frequent Constant Comments 1-3 hours 3-6 hours 6-8 hours

0-1 hour While driving to/from scenes, filling out reports Sitting X

Fire and medical call scenes, drills, maintenance, up to 1 mile Standing/Walking X distance

Up to 105 feet on ladders, also when performing roof Working at Heights X operations and rope rescues

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Lift/Lower/Carry: Fire and medical calls, maintenance and drills, for example: flat head axe 8#, EMS clipboard 1-9 lbs X

Fire and medical calls, maintenance and drills, for example: hand tools; pike pole 10#, rubbish pole 15#, Halligan 14#, Halligan/”pig” “irons” 22#, 12 10-24 lbs X foot attic ladder 12#, dry 1.75 inch hose 19#/50 feet

Fire and medical calls, maintenance and drills, for example: Ladders: 12 foot: 35#, 24 foot extension as ½ of 2 person lift 37.5#, wet hose: 2.5 inch 50 foot roll 34#. Dry hose 2.5 inch 29# per 50 foot section, Medical equipment/bags/misc: AED 30#, Med kit 30#, Airway bag 30#, RIT bag 43#, lifted from ground to shoulder level. Tool box 35#. Stokes basket: basket itself 25-49 lbs X weighs 45#. Power tools: chainsaw 28# from up to 55 inches on truck and shoulder level on scene to ground level; circular saw 28# from 39 inch level on truck to overhead in vertical or horizontal position to ground level; Holmato jaws 47# and hydraulic cutter 41# from 24 inches on truck to overhead or ground level in awkward positions; stabilizer jacks 45# lifted up to 70 inches height Fire and medical calls, maintenance and drills, for example: 35 foot ladder (2 person lift) 80# x2, hose: 4 inch: 50# per 50 foot section. “Hotel pack” hose 1.75 inch x 150 feet hose with valves from max 66 inch level on truck 80#. 5 gallon foam container 50#. Power tools: winch 112# 50+ lbs X from ground to 38 inch height and as deep as 24 inches into storage on truck; positive pressure fan 98# from 26 inch height to ground level; portable hydraulic pump 65# from 38 inch storage on truck to ground level; stabilizer chocks for trucks 62#. Pulling charged hose: 1.75 inch 152# pulling force at full extension 150 feet; 2.5 inch 251# pulling force at full extension, for distances 20-50 feet. Using hand tools like halligan, pike Pushing/Pulling X pole, rubbish hook with up to 50# force. Recoil force from hose needing 150# max push for stabilization. Pulling ladders off truck 150# force, push on with 100# force.

Neck/Back Bent 30 (+) Degrees X Looking/working overhead (Awkward Posture) Page 9 of 10

Wrist (s) Bent 30 (+) Degrees (Awkward X Twist hose connections/valves 20# force Posture)

Using hand tools while on ladder to open windows/walls, Twisting X loading hose, getting in/out of apparatus,

For example, 200 feet in turnouts around perimeter for 1800 Kneeling/Crawling X square foot structure. Loading hose, loading Stokes basket

Loading hose, loading Stokes basket, on medical calls. Crouching/Squatting X

Climbing up into fire apparatus 24 inches, climbing 25-35 foot extension ladders, fire calls up to 105 foot ladder, rope rescues. Frequently on apparatus and occasionally on fire calls and Climbing /Ladder X drills.

Crawling and searching in structures, and firefighter rescue Contact stress X

Turn outs, SCBA, gloves, using gloves and mask while on Wearing Protective X medical calls Equip.

Tying knots with gloves on, IV lock connects, zippers, medical Grasp/Grip: X equipment, twisting valve on hose couples 20# force

Pinch: Tying knots, IV lock connects, zippers X

Rescues with or without Stokes basket, using hand and power tools, using hose, hanging onto fire truck Reaching Out X

Hanging from fire truck (loading/unloading hose), on ladders, while chopping, using rubbish hook or pike pole to open Reaching/Working X ceilings and pull down debris Overhead

Environmental Exposures Sensory/Communication Skills Required Exposed Safeguarded Exposed Safeguarded Necess. Comments Dust x Fumes x Seeing x (Excessive) Electrical x Machinery x Speaking x Noise Explosives x x Writing x (75 db +) Extreme Heat x Radiation x Hearing x On ladders, roofs, on/off equipment and trucks, Slippery Balanc Extreme Cold x x x loading/unloading Surf. e Stokes basket, climbing into apparatus Chemicals x Vibration x Page 10 of 10

LIFTS: • Ladders: 12 foot: 35#, 24 foot extension (2 person lift, sometimes 1 person) 75#, 12 foot attic ladder 12#, 35 foot ladder (2 person lift) 80# x2, also pull out of truck 150# force and push into truck 100# force. • Hose: DRY: 1.75 inch: 19# per 50 foot section, 2.5 inch: 29# per 50 foot section, 4 inch: 50# per 50 foot section. “Hotel pack” 1.75 inch x 150 feet hose with valves from max 66 inch level on truck 80#. WET: 2.5 inch 50 foot roll 34#. Lifted from ground to top of truck, may be lifted or moved in sections or rolls. • Medical equipment/bags/misc: AED 30#, Med kit 30#, Airway bag 30#, RIT bag 43#, lifted from ground to shoulder level. Tool box 35#. 5 gallon foam container 50#. • Stokes basket: basket itself weighs 45# and is lifted from ground level to overhead for loading onto coffin box on fire engine, can be carried up to full extension of 105 foot ladder or up and down awkward positions with 2-4 personnel carrying when loaded. It is also used in rope rescues. An additional 300 or more pounds may be added to unloaded weight when a patient is being transported. • Power tools: winch 112# from ground to 38 inch height and as deep as 24 inches into storage on truck; positive pressure fan 98# from 26 inch height to ground level; chainsaw 28# from up to 55 inches on truck and shoulder level on scene to ground level; circular saw 28# from 39 inch level on truck to overhead in vertical or horizontal position to ground level; Holmato jaws 47# and hydraulic cutter 41# from 24 inches on truck to overhead or ground level in awkward positions; portable hydraulic pump 65# from 38 inch storage on truck to ground level; stabilizer jacks 45# lifted up to 70 inches height • Hand tools: pike pole 10#, rubbish pole 15#, Halligan 14#, flat head axe 8#, Halligan/”pig” “irons” 22#, stabilizer chocks for trucks 62#. Comments: • Medical calls: medical or fire victims ranging up to 300#, may be along with stokes basket or gurney may be carried/dragged alone in emergent situations or lifted as part of 2-4 person lifts on level surfaces or in stairwells as noted above. • SCBA: 34# ground to shoulder and over shoulder level. Limits shoulder mobility while worn. COMMON WEIGHTS/HEIGHTS: • Hotel pack 80# ground to 66 inch height on/off truck levels • Hose rolls/connections 20#-50# ground to 66 inch height on/off truck • Ladders from 70 inch height 12#-40#. • Medical bags 30-43# ground to 55 inch height on truck with handles and shoulder straps • Stokes basket 45# from ground to overhead onto truck/coffin box • Rescue equipment hydraulic jaws and cutter 41#-47# from 24 inches on truck to near ground level and to shoulder or overhead height • Hand tools 8-22# and carried, used for push/pull/chop motions ground to overhead level • SCBA 34# ground to shoulder and over shoulder level. Worn for extended periods up to 1 hour. CARRY: • “Hotel pack” 80# as noted above. • Hose: weights as noted above with lifts Hotel pack may be carried up stairs and ladders, up to ¼ mile • Hand tools- Halligan/”Pig”- Irons, pike pole, rubbish pole, • Stokes basket, can be carried to top of 105 foot ladder • SCBA carried/worn over shoulders for extended periods 34#. • Smaller hand tools may be carried in pockets of turnouts. • Step up into fire aparatus 24 inches