HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 92-23RESOLUTION NO. 92-23
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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
FOR FIREFIGHTER I/II/FIRE ENGINEER
RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the
revised class specifications for Firefighter I/II/Fire Engineer, as
shown on Exhibit A attached hereto.
Dated: February 5, 1992
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 92-23 was passed and
adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held February 5,
1992 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Pennino, Sieglock, Snider
and Pinkerton (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
4W A.Amck"
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
92-23
RES9223/TXTA.02J
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CITY OF LODI
FIREFIGHTER I/II / FIRE ENGINEER
DEFINITION•
Under supervision, participates in firefighting, emergency medical services and
/ fire prevention activities; operates and maintains fire apparatus; performs
various fire support assignments; performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Firefighter I - This is the entry level for the Firefighter class series.
Under close supervision, learns and performs a variety of firefighting
assignments. With training and experience, the work becomes more diversified
and difficult. This class is flexibly staffed with Firefighter II, and
incumbents are expected to progress to the higher level after successfully
completing a one year probationary period and the Lodi Fire Department
Firefighter I Certification which demonstrates proficiency to meet the
qualifications of Firefighter II.
Firefighter II - This is the full working level class in fire suppression,
performing all duties required to effectively respond to emergency fire
suppression and basic life support medical situations. Incumbents perform a
wide range of fire fighting and fire support duties. This class is flexibly
staffed with Fire Engineer, and incumbents may progress to the higher level
after successfully completing three years of service with the Lodi Fire
Department, and the Lodi Fire Department Fire Engineer Certification which
demonstrates proficiency to meet the qualifications of Fire Engineer.
Fire Engineer - This is the advanced level in fire suppression, fully
qualified to operate any apparatus, vehicles and equipment in addition to
performing all normal emergency response duties; may be assigned to a truck
engine, or other apparatus. This class is distinguished from Fire Captain in
that Fire Captain is the first level supervisory class which provides direction
to a company during an assigned shift.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Responds to fire alarms and operates fire equipment and apparatus; connects and
lays fire hose lines connecting to hydrants and between engines; controls
and extinguishes fires.
Raises and lowers ladders during firefighting operations.
Uses various hand and power tools to obtain entry to buildings, assists trapped
victims, and provides ventilation.
Assists in clean-up, salvage and overhaul operations.
Performs regularly scheduled maintenance on apparatus, hoses and equipment to
ensure readiness; cleans fire station & equipment.
Participates in public relations and public education programs.
Provides first responder medical emergency response at the basic life support
level, including cardio -pulmonary resuscitation and'trauma emergency
medical care.
Participates in staff support assignments which may include fire prevention,
inspection, maintenance of inventory records, inspection of departmental
equipment, and investigations.
CITY OF LODI
FIREFIGHTER I/II/FI.._ ENGINEER
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Uses firefighting and chemical safety apparel and equipment, including turnout
gear, helmets, hoods, and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Selects route to be taken in response to emergencies.
_ Drives fire apparatus to the scene of an emergency, determines proper location
for apparatus and places it in operation.
Operates engines by laying hose, calculating and monitoring hydraulic
conditions; directs engine hook-up, and sets up and adjusts controls to
ensure proper water flow; operates aerial ladder trucks by stabilizing
truck and maneuvering, extending and retracting ladder.
May direct the work of a company during the absence of a company officer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Rules, policies and procedures governing the Lodi Fire Department.
Firefighting methods, techniques and equipment.
Operation and maintenance practices and methods for a variety of fire apparatus
and equipment.
Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work.
Geographical layout of the City and location of various fire suppression
utilities.
Ability to:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Drive fire equipment safely.
Effectively communicate with people under trying circumstances.
j EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
/ Firefighter I
Education: Equivalent to completion of high school.
Experience: NONE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Attain Certification as an Emergency First Responder within one (1) year.
Completion of coursework required for Firefighter I Certification issued by the
State of California.
Ability to obtain the appropriate Commercial Driver's License with
endorsements, as mandated by the California Commercial Vehicle Code within 1-2
years.
Physical Condition:
must be in excellent physical condition; must be able to pass a medical
examination which includes, hearing: normal in each ear; vision: 20/70
:orrectable to 20/20; normal color perception.
:lillingness to participate in the Lodi Fire Department Physical Fitness program.
Ace: 13 years .if age at time of application.
CITY OF LODI
FIREFIGHTER I/II/FIh_ ENGINEER
Firefighter II
Education:
Equivalent to completion of high school.
College -level fire science coursework is desirable.
Experience:
One year as a Firefighter I in the Lodi Fire Department.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
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Ability to obtain the appropriate Commercial Driver's License with
endorsements, as mandated by the California Commercial Vehicle Code within one
(1) year.
Lodi Fire Department Firefighter II Certification.
Certification as an Emergency First Responder.
Other Requirement
Willingness to participate in the Lodi Fire Department Physical Fitness program.
Fire Engineer
Education:
Equivalent to completion of high school.
College -level fire science coursework is desirable.
Experience:
Three years as a Lodi Firefighter, two years which must be served as a Lodi
Fire Department Certified Firefighter II.
Successful completion of the Lodi Fire Department Fire Engineer Certification.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of the appropriate Commercial Driver's License with endorsements, as
mandated by the California Commercial Vehicle Code.
Certification as an Emergency First Responder.
Certification as a Lodi Fire Department Firefighter II & Fire Engineer.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
`,dil.lingness to participate in the Lodi Fire Department Physical Fitness Program.
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