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ATTENTION Merit System Employees: Do not apply through this site. If you are a current Merit System employee, please click HERE to log into the internal career site. Grade 17 Click HERE for Salary Ranges CLOSE DATE 04/25/2021 SUMMARY IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. YOU MAY ONLY TEST FOR THIS POSITION ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS. Individuals working as Firefighters in the Merit System work to combat, extinguish, and prevent fires. Such individuals respond to emergency medical calls, rescue operations, and a variety of non-emergency calls to protect lives and property. They also participate in the custodial maintenance of fire station equipment, fire-fighting apparatus, rescue vehicles, and quarters. Firefighters spend time studying methods and techniques, and perform routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment. The work of employees in this job class is performed within established policies and procedures and is reviewed by a Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Fire Chief, or through performance evaluations. TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Administers patient care to all victims/patients by following accepted medical guidelines and using specialized medical equipment to ensure life safety of incident patients/victims. Participates in activities that project a positive image of the department to the public by attending off site facilities or hosting visitors at the station to conduct trainings, tours and other community related activities. Conducts fire safety activities for the general public that are designed to reduce the risk of fire related incidents from occurring and enhance awareness of general fire safety precautions. Assists in developing pre-fire plans for businesses, public buildings, and residences to include surveying buildings, collecting information regarding hazardous materials, occupancy, hydrant location, etc. Participates in activities designed to maintain and enhance job related skills and knowledge in order to keep certifications current and increase individual and department proficiency in incident response capability. Ensures proper operation and conditioning of equipment used for incident response by performing scheduled cleaning, checks and maintenance to enable safe and effective incident response and mitigation. Locates and removes victims from incident scenes by utilizing specialized rescue techniques and equipment for extrication of victims to minimize trauma, ensure life safety and transport to the appropriate facility for patient care. Carries out officer/incident commander's fire suppression orders by following incident response guidelines to extinguish the fire and ensure life safety of victims. Acts to minimize impact of property loss from incidents by assessing what areas of the incident should be preserved for investigation and by inspecting the scene and determining what debris should be left undisturbed to permit later investigation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board's job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job. Must be at least 18 years of age by September 1, 2021. Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. certificate by June 1, 2021. No felony convictions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None. COMPETENCIES: Adaptability & Flexibility. Customer Service. Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use. Learning & Memory. Oral Communication & Comprehension. Physical Abilities. Planning & Organizing. Problem Solving & Decision Making. Professionalism & Integrity. Psychomotor Abilities. Researching & Referencing. Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing. Self-Management & Initiative. Sensory Abilities. Small Tool & Equipment Use. Teamwork & Interpersonal. Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge. Technical Skills. Training & Facilitation. Written Communication & Comprehension. CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES: Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols for working around electricity (e.g., exposed live wires, downed power lines). Knowledge of standard firefighting tactics for combating fires and changes in standards. Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) usage and specifications. Knowledge of primary and secondary search and rescue procedures. Knowledge of fire extension search techniques. Knowledge of life preservation techniques when performing search and rescue operations. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted both indoors in employer-owned facilities (e.g., fire station) as well as regular field visits to external places of business, residences, and Emergency Medical facilities. Work involves use of firefighting/lifesaving equipment. May be exposed to hazardous weather conditions, roadway traffic, infectious diseases, and angry/irate citizens. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or running. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs. Work involves physical ability necessary to combat/extinguish fires and respond to emergency medical calls. DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website: http://www.pbjcal.org/ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.

ATTENTION Merit System Employees: Do not apply through this site. If you are a current Merit System employee, please click HERE to log into the internal career site. Grade 19 Click HERE for Salary Ranges CLOSE DATE 12/31/2021 SUMMARY Individuals working as Firefighter Paramedic in the Merit System are responsible for responding to fire or emergency medical calls, rescue operations, and a variety of non-emergency calls to protect lives and property. Such individuals also participate in the maintenance of fire equipment and apparatus, rescue vehicles, and the station. The work of employees in this job class is performed within established policies and procedures and is reviewed by a Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Fire Chief, or through performance evaluations. TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Administers patient care to all victims/patients by following accepted medical guidelines and using specialized medical equipment to ensure life safety of incident patients/victims. Participates in activities that project a positive image of the department to the public by attending off site facilities or hosting visitors at the station to conduct trainings, tours and other community related activities. Conducts fire safety activities for the general public that are designed to reduce the risk of fire related incidents from occurring and enhance awareness of general fire safety precautions. Assists in developing pre-fire plans for businesses, public buildings, and residences to include surveying buildings, collecting information regarding hazardous materials, occupancy, hydrant location, etc. Participates in activities designed to maintain and enhance job related skills and knowledge in order to keep certifications current and increase individual and department proficiency in incident response capability. Ensures proper operation and conditioning of equipment used for incident response by performing scheduled cleaning, checks and maintenance to enable safe and effective incident response and mitigation. Locates and removes victims from incident scenes by utilizing specialized rescue techniques and equipment for extrication of victims to minimize trauma, ensure life safety and transport to the appropriate facility for patient care. Carries out officer/incident commander's fire suppression orders by following incident response guidelines to extinguish the fire and ensure life safety of victims. Acts to minimize impact of property loss from incidents by assessing what areas of the incident should be preserved for investigation and by inspecting the scene and determining what debris should be left undisturbed to permit later investigation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possess a current Paramedic License and National Registry certification. Be at least 18 years of age by the announcement closing date. Possess a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. certificate by the announcement closing date. No felony convictions. Be able to obtain a Firefighter I/II Certification within one year of the hire date. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification. Passing score on the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) if not Firefighter I/II certified. COMPETENCIES: Adaptability & Flexibility. Computer & Technology Operations. Customer Service. Leadership & Management. Learning & Memory. Mathematical & Statistical Skills. Oral Communication & Comprehension. Physical Abilities. Planning & Organizing. Problem Solving & Decision Making. Professionalism & Integrity. Psychomotor Abilities. Researching & Referencing. Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing. Self-Management & Initiative. Sensory Abilities. Small Tool & Equipment Use. Teamwork & Interpersonal. Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge. Technical Skills. Written Communication & Comprehension. CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES: Knowledge of normal standards and values for patient vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, pulse, temperature) in order to detect deviation. Knowledge of the immediate and temporary treatment of a victim of sudden illness or injury. Knowledge of state EMS protocols. Knowledge of medical care used for patients with life threatening illnesses or injuries until patient can be given full medical care (e.g., cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, drowning, and foreign body airway obstruction). Knowledge of fire prevention techniques and principles. Knowledge of standard firefighting tactics for combating fires and changes in standards. Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire service training standards. Knowledge of firefighting equipment maintenance procedures. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted both indoors in employer-owned facilities (e.g., fire station) as well as regular field visits to external places of business, residences, and Emergency Medical facilities. Work involves use of firefighting/lifesaving equipment. May be exposed to hazardous weather conditions, roadway traffic, infectious diseases, and angry/irate citizens. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or running. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs. Work involves physical ability necessary to combat/extinguish fires and respond to emergency medical calls. DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website: http://www.pbjcal.org/ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.

Description This recruitment is being held to establish an eligibility list. Laguna Beach: With seven miles of City beaches and towering hills with captivating Pacific views, Laguna Beach residents enjoy some of the most stunning landscapes in Southern California. The City of Laguna Beach hosts millions of visitors to its world-famous arts festivals and beautiful beaches. Services provided to its resident population of approximately 23,000 include police, fire, marine safety, recreation, parks, public works, community development, parking, transit and animal control. The Position: Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, dispatches public safety equipment and personnel in response to requests for service using telephone, computer, and radio communications systems. Responds to emergency calls for public safety service(s) requiring independent judgment as to a course of action where unprecedented situations may arise; performs a variety of general support duties related to communication activities including recordkeeping, typing, monitoring alarm systems and teletype communications; performs related duties as assigned. Reports to/Supervises: The Public Safety Dispatcher reports to the Support Services Supervisor and in his or her absence reports to the shift Watch Commander. In the Chain of Command structure, the Public Safety Dispatcher ultimately report to the Support Services Division Commander (Captain or Lieutenant), excluding issues where the chain of command might be circumvented. Selection Process : Applications will be screened carefully and selected applicants will be invited to the testing process. Entry level candidates that pass the application screening will be invited to the Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) entry-level dispatch written exam. In compliance with P.O.S.T. standards, entry-level trainee applicants are subject to verbal, reasoning, memory, and perceptual abilities testing. Those that pass the written exam will be invited to the panel interview. Those lateral candidates that pass the application screening will be invited to the panel interview, and will be exempt from taking the P.O.S.T. written exam. Those laterals working for non-P.O.S.T. agencies may be required to undergo the P.O.S.T. written exam unless the candidate is able to submit the following 1) proof of successful completion of the Public Safety's 120 Hour Basic Course or passing the POST Basic Dispatcher Equivalency Examination (Commission Procedure F-5); and 2) completion of a probationary period for the position of Dispatcher during previous employment. All testing will result in an employment eligibility list valid for up to one year, and the appointing authority will further review the job related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. Based on the City's needs, the selection process may be modified. Pre-Placement Process : All prospective candidates must successfully pass a background security investigation, polygraph examination, pre-employment physical examination including a drug test, and a psychological examination. Required Competencies: Handling Stress Decision Making Listening Oral Communication Attention to Detail Integrity and Ethics Analyzing & Interpreting Data Critical Thinking Using Technology Adaptability Self-Management Legal & Regulatory Navigation Handling Conflict Teamwork Desirable Qualifications : Recent prior experience as a public safety dispatcher Prior experience in a public safety, law enforcement, municipal government setting Prior experience with computer aided dispatch systems P.O.S.T. Basic Public Safety Dispatcher Certification Examples of Duties Receives, screens and transmits public safety calls via telephone and radio communications systems; dispatches public safety personnel and equipment in response to requests for service; performs intensive data inputting of information received via computer keyboard; types departmental reports and initiates forms related to the operation and procedures of the Records Division; completes reports and complaints for court prosecution. May make personal searches of prisoners; initiates and sends messages and requests for information on law enforcement computer systems. Employee has considerable contact over the radio and telephone with public safety employees in the field and the general public, frequently in emotionally stressful situations. Works evening, weekend and holiday shifts as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience: Entry Level: Two (2) years of experience in clerical and public contact work is required. Typing speed of at least 30 wpm is required (Note: typing certifications are not required to apply, but will be required at a later date.) Lateral : Two (2) years of public safety dispatching experience, including the successful completion of probation as a public safety dispatcher. Experience must be recent and have occurred within the last two years. License/Certificate Requirements : Entry level applicants may have any certification and/or license relevant to the position of public safety dispatcher in order to be considered. Lateral applicants are desired to have possession of a POST Basic Public Safety Dispatcher certification, but it is not required for consideration. Supplemental Information Knowledge of: Office procedures and methods; ability to keep basic records and to type reports on a typewriter or word processor; ability to work shifts, including evenings/nights and weekends Ability to: Learn the rules of the Federal Communications Commission regarding radio transmissions; work under stressful situations and exercise good judgment in emergencies. Applicants should have the ability to accurately record and retain data given verbally, and should possess a clear speaking voice and an excellent memory, capable of making rapid and appropriate decisions. Requires constant alertness and attention to detail when dealing with the public and dispatching personnel and equipment. Closing Date/Time: 4/14/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

Firefighter City of Waco, TX 1 of 5 Firefighter Civil Service - Grade I 2003 Physical Type # 4 Safety Sensitive Officer - Station Lieutenant/ Station Captain Fire - Emergency Operations 801 Non-Exempt PRIMARY DUTY: Under basic supervision, functions as a member of Waco Fire Department (WFD) firefighting team; performs skilled work in emergency response, fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, fire safety education and fire prevention. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Responds to emergency alarms and calls for service and performs fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical duties as required to control emergency incidents and protect lives and property; relays orders, instructions and information on emergency actions and follows orders under stressful conditions. • Performs assigned duties within scope of authority and training and according to City of Waco and WFD policies and procedures; duties may vary according to job assignment and skill level. • Establishes safe medical treatment area for the assessment, treatment, stabilization and transportation of patients according to WFD medical protocol and level of emergency medical certification. • Participates in classes, drills and training to maintain and upgrade current physical fitness, firefighting, rescue and emergency medical skills; maintains WFD records and work logs. • Inspects, cleans and maintains personal protective equipment and verifies that all emergency response equipment is in a proper state of readiness and available for immediate use. • Maintains WFD facilities, vehicles, equipment, apparatus, tools and medical inventory; inspects, tests, evaluates and repairs equipment after use; performs minor repairs on apparatus, equipment and facilities; notifies supervisors of maintenance problems beyond the scope of authority or skills. • Maintains fire station living quarters and grounds in clean and orderly condition. • Provides fire safety and prevention training in the public schools and to other community groups. • Continuously updates knowledge of City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, building locations and special hazards of designated facilities. • Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work- related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. • Performs all the duties during the absence of the Fire Equipment Engineer. • Works mandatory overtime as need. • May be assigned to other divisions for temporary assistance. • Maintain certification as required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the Texas Department on Fire Protection and the Texas Department of State Health Services. • Must be able to read/write English. • May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency. • May perform duties in the absence of the Fire Equipment Engineer. • Performs other related and assigned duties as required. • Driving is essential. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge: • City policies and procedures. Firefighter City of Waco, TX 2 of 5 • Federal, state and City fire and life safety laws, rules, regulations, codes, practices and procedures governing emergency services. • Medical protocols governing emergency medical treatment practices, principles and methods. • Methods, practices and procedures for fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous material responses, emergency medical services and rescue operations. • Methods and techniques for handling hazardous materials. • Traffic laws, ordinances and rules governing emergency vehicle operation. • City geography, traffic patterns and the location of all streets, landmarks and buildings. • Computers and specialized hardware and software for preparing reports and maintaining records. • Safe work practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skill in: • Providing fire suppression and rescue techniques under emergency conditions. • Assessing emergency medical situations, providing medical treatment and stabilizing and transporting patients according to established medical protocols. • Following safe firefighting practices and procedures and following orders under stressful conditions. • Remaining alert at all times and reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations. • Recognizing the construction, contents and occupancy of buildings in order to apply appropriate fire suppression and rescue techniques. • Performing maintenance and repair of firefighting vehicles, facilities and equipment. • Operating and maintaining specialized computer and communications equipment. • Preparing clear, comprehensive and accurate reports. • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers. • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. • Must be able to effectively communicate during emergency conditions while using a hand held, base station, or mobile radio. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years old; High School Diploma required or Texas Education Agency equivalency certificate (GED) and twelve semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university required. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: • Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License. Class B license is required within one (1) year after becoming a certified firefighter. • Certifications for Firefighter from Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and Emergency Medical Technician-Basic from Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are required at the time of hire. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • All personnel must be able to meet the minimum requirements listed below. • Per the Local Civil Service Rules, all personnel hired after May 2010 must meet all requirement of NFPA 1582, Chapter 6 even if they are more stringent than those listed below. • The physical activities of this position include: o Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. o Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. o Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. o Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. o Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. o Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Firefighter City of Waco, TX 3 of 5 o Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. o Standing - Particularly for sustained periods of time. o Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. o Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. o Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. o Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. o Finger Dexterity - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. o Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. o Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. o Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. o Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound. o Repetitive motion - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. • The physical requirements of this position: o Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. • The following personal protective equipment may be required and must be worn when required by the task being performed: o Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), bunker gear, helmet, gloves, eye protection, ear protection, face protection, traffic vests and proper footwear including leather fire boots, rubber bunker boots and station boots depending on the task being performed. • The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field vision: o Vision of at least 20/100 correctable to 20/20 binocular. o The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. o The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines and power saws, where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trade's tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. • The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: o Work is performed primarily in an indoor setting or well-lit, temperature-controlled working environment. o The worker is subject to exposure to hazardous traffic conditions o The worker is subject to and required by State statute to be capable of wearing an SCBA; this includes a demand valve-type positive pressure face piece or HEPA filter masks, which requires the ability to tolerate increased respiratory workloads. o The worker is frequently subject to wearing personal protective ensembles and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), performing firefighting tasks (e.g., hose line operations, extensive crawling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, ventilating roofs or walls using power or hand tools, forcible entry), rescue operations and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged periods of time. Firefighter City of Waco, TX 4 of 5 o The worker is frequently subject to exposures to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological (infectious) and non-biological hazards and / or heated gases, despite the use of personal protective ensembles and SCBA. o The worker is frequently subject to climbing four or more flights of stairs while wearing a fire protective ensemble, including SCBA, weighing at least 50LB or more and carrying equipment / tools weighing an additional 20 - 40lbs. o The worker is frequently subject to wearing a fire protective ensemble, including SCBA, that is encapsulating and insulated, which will result in significant fluid loss that frequently progresses to clinical dehydration and can elevate core temperatures to levels exceeding 102.2°F. o The worker is frequently subject to wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA, searching, finding and rescue-dragging or carrying victims ranging from newborns to adults weighing over 200lbs to safety despite hazardous conditions and low visibility. o The worker is frequently subject to wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA, advancing water filled hose lines up to 2 ½" in diameter from fire apparatus to occupancy, [approximately 150 ft.], which can involve negotiating multiple flights of stairs, ladders and other obstacles. o The worker is frequently subject to wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA, climbing ladders, operating from heights, walking or crawling in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces that might be wet or icy and operating in proximity to electrical power lines or other hazards. o The worker is frequently subject to unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medication(s), or hydration. o The worker is frequently subject to operating fire apparatus or other vehicles in an emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens. o The worker is frequently subject to critical, time-sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments, including hot, dark, tightly enclosed spaces that are further aggravated by fatigue flashing lights, sirens and other distractions. o The worker must have the ability to communicate (give and comprehend verbal orders) 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). o The worker is frequently subject to functioning 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. o The worker must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet WFD Department standards. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees 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. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Job Description Acknowledgement Firefighter City of Waco, TX 5 of 5 I verify that I have received a copy of my job description by the signature below. As an employee of the City of Waco, I understand the duties and responsibilities assigned to me. Furthermore, I understand that the duties listed above are guidelines and will change over time, as necessary. From time to time, I understand that I may be asked to perform duties and handle responsibilities that are not specifically addressed in my job description.