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US Department of War

FIREFIGHTER

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A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.

$72,164 / year median in California

+11% projected growth

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Job Summary Job Title Job Description You will perform management and administrative duties needed to accomplish goals and objectives of Fire and Emergency Services. You will implement and evaluate policies and procedures; direct and control maintenance records, reports and statistical data. You will prepare pre-fire plans, emergency response plans and disaster preparedness plans and establish procedures to ensure they can be performed during all types of incidents. You will direct emergency response services; ensure resources are deployed to prevent/minimize property damage; ensure essential services are not disrupted and ensure preservation of natural resources. You will establish performance standards, reviews performance and prepares performance ratings. You will develop and execute annual budget; present report of organizational functions, requirements and objectives; present briefing of emergency responses and actions. You will plan and implement a fire protection, fire prevention HAZMAT/CBRN-E and a fire suppression/emergency medical transport response program You will provide a wide variety of services and technical support that relate to fire prevention, fire protection, emergency medica services, weapons of mass destruction, hazardous materials and enhancement of ecosystems protection. You will analyze local conditions and fire prevention or protection programs to verify a fire department meets operational conditions and assess a hazardous materials response program to verify capabilities align with program requirements. Job Description Job Title Job Description You will perform management and administrative duties needed to accomplish goals and objectives of Fire and Emergency Services. You will implement and evaluate policies and procedures; direct and control maintenance records, reports and statistical data. You will prepare pre-fire plans, emergency response plans and disaster preparedness plans and establish procedures to ensure they can be performed during all types of incidents. You will direct emergency response services; ensure resources are deployed to prevent/minimize property damage; ensure essential services are not disrupted and ensure preservation of natural resources. You will establish performance standards, reviews performance and prepares performance ratings. You will develop and execute annual budget; present report of organizational functions, requirements and objectives; present briefing of emergency responses and actions. You will plan and implement a fire protection, fire prevention HAZMAT/CBRN-E and a fire suppression/emergency medical transport response program You will provide a wide variety of services and technical support that relate to fire prevention, fire protection, emergency medica services, weapons of mass destruction, hazardous materials and enhancement of ecosystems protection. You will analyze local conditions and fire prevention or protection programs to verify a fire department meets operational conditions and assess a hazardous materials response program to verify capabilities align with program requirements.