CITY OF SALISBURY
FIRE
CONTROL SPECIALIST I/II
DEFINITION
To perform the
necessary services required in fire control and first response medical
emergency situations; and to provide the public with fire related services of a
non-emergency nature.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Fire Control Specialist I - This is the entry level class within the Fire
Control Specialist series. Positions at
this level typically perform similar duties as the Fire Control Specialist II,
but are not expected to perform with the same independence and judgement on
matters related to established procedures and methods. This class is typically used as a training
class in that positions may have only limited related work experience.
Fire Control Specialist II - This is the journey level class in the Fire
Control Specialist series. Positions at
this level are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the
I level, or when filled from the outside, require prior employee training and
development experience. Appointment to
the II level, requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties
as assigned independently, and meet the qualification standards for the
class. The Fire Control Specialist II
class is distinguished from the Fire Control Specialist I in that incumbents of
the II level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or
unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and
policies of the work unit.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Fire Control Specialist I:
Receives immediate
supervision from the Fire Captain.
Exercises no
supervision.
Fire Control Specialist II:
Receives general
supervision from the Fire Captain.
Exercises limited
functional and technical supervision over assigned technical staff.
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Fire Control Specialist I/II (continued)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Respond to emergency
calls to provide fire control.
Provide first
responder emergency medical attention.
Assist other local
emergency services as required.
Participate in
routine training programs such as wellness, technical training (classroom,
apparatus practice, etc.), equipment maintenance, and fire ground tactics
training.
Participate in maintenance
of department facilities, vehicles, fire control equipment and systems.
Provide public
services such as installing smoke detectors, providing blood pressure checks,
providing public with information thorough station tours and public education
programs.
Participate in daily
departmental records process including personal daily log and apparatus
maintenance log.
Respond to job call
back after working hours and/or on weekends.
Perform related
duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Fire Control Specialist I:
Knowledge
of:
Principles, practices, and
procedures of fire control techniques.
Operation of fire control and
support equipment.
Fire behavior.
Hazardous materials handling.
First aid and basic life support.
Rescue techniques.
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Location of city streets and
buildings.
Pertinent Federal, State and local
laws, codes and regulations.
English usage, spelling, grammar and
punctuation.
Radio communication procedures.
Ability
to:
Maintain physical condition as
required.
Operate and maintain fire control
and related equipment.
Administer basic life support and
first aid.
Operate power and handle tools
safely and effectively.
Communicate clearly and concisely,
both orally and in writing.
Work effectively under stress.
Gather, document and compile
information.
Establish
and maintain cooperation working relationships with those contacted in the
course of work.
Respond to job call back.
While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear;
stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or
controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required
to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move
up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
the ability to adjust focus.
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Fire Control Specialist I/II (continued)
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of
education, experience and training that would likely provide the required
knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the
twelfth grade.
Experience:
No experience is required.
Training:
None.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of, or
ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid North Carolina driver's
license.
Possession of
residential telephone service required.
Fire Control Specialist II:
In addition to the
qualifications for Fire Control Specialist I:
Knowledge
of:
Emergency medical techniques.
Hydraulics.
Electricity and its properties.
Ability
to:
Identify and preserve potential
evidence.
Secure and maintain Emergency
Medical Technician Certificate.
Respond to job call back.
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While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear;
stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or
controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required
to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move
up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
the ability to adjust focus.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of education,
experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way
to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the
twelfth grade.
Experience:
Eighteen months of responsible fire
fighting experience is desirable.
Training:
Additional training as a fire
control specialist and an emergency medical technician.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE
Possession of, or
ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid North Carolina driver's license.
Possession of, or
ability to obtain, a valid Emergency Medical Technician Certificate.
Possession of
residential telephone service required.