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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Position:                               </span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Firefighter</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Staff Member Type:           </span></span><span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Volunteer</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Reports to:</span></span>                           <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Volunteer Representative; Operationally: Commanding officer</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Department:                        </span></span><span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Operations</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">FLSA Status:                        </span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">N/A - Volunteer</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Supervisory:</span>                          No</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">GENERAL STATEMENT:</span></span></p>\n<p>A Volunteer Firefighter under the organizational direction of the Deputy Chief of Operations, and under the operational supervision and leadership of the Battalion Chief, Lieutenant, or senior firefighter, administratively supervised by the Volunteer Representative, shall provide interior and exterior fire suppression, rescue, public education, emergency medical response, operate fire response apparatus and equipment and/or other duties as assigned. All work performed shall be in accordance with all District, County, State and Federal laws and regulations, and District procedures, guidelines, rules, and the Staff Member Handbook. </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Volunteer Firefighters primarily participate for civic, charitable<span>,</span> and/or humanitarian reasons. While there is no salary for services rendered, the District acknowledges their invaluable contribution by offering certain benefits that may include health insurance, a fitness wellness benefit, retirement benefits and other incentives.  Volunteer Firefighter staff members, “in good standing” according to the definition in the Staff Member Handbook<span>,</span> shall be qualified for active service with the Aspen Fire Protection District and may be eligible for Fire District benefits as outlined in the Staff Member Handbook and the Benefits Guide based on participation status.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">ESSENTIAL MEDICAL STATUS &amp; PHYSICAL SKILLS:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate services as required including emergency rescue and fire suppression; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; perform emergency medical and first aid services as needed.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Performs basic life support diagnostic and medical </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Operate fire apparatus or drive emergency vehicles, including ambulances and other assigned equipment, to and at incident scenes as qualified and required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Operate numerous types of rescue, emergency<span>,</span> and fire suppression equipment and apparatus as <span>qualified and </span>necessary; operate, inspect, repair<span>,</span> and perform other technical tasks related to maintaining the apparatus, equipment, and facilities in the area of assignment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Participate in cleaning and maintaining facilities, grounds, equipment and apparatus; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained at assigned facility; ensure that all equipment and apparatus is in a constant state of readiness<span>.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Participate in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities<span>,</span> and programs including training; equipment operation and maintenance; participate in activities and operations in response to natural disasters, major accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations; identify, analyze<span>,</span> and avoid hazardous and dangerous situations<span>.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Respond to a variety of hazardous materials incidents; to perform defensive or offensive activities which will be dependent upon levels of certification in accordance with state and federal regulations; maintain knowledge and training about hazardous materials.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Study street and occupancy locations in Fire District; study building plans and fire prevention systems in buildings in Fire District</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Assist with transportation of patients to medical care facilities; evaluate the condition of patients and assess pertinent information about medical profile and injuries; determine treatment in accordance with EMT training; maintain contact with medical facility to prepare for patient arrival.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Participate in a variety of activities requiring travel including off-site inspections; respond to incidents on an on-call basis and under emergency conditions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Use departmental computer equipment to input, review and access records, information, and other various data.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Give tours of Fire District facilities, demonstrate fire equipment and apparatus, and participate in other educational programs for various groups and general public pertaining to a variety of life safety topics.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Assist in the snow and ice removal operations and </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Operate rescue vehicles and related equipment; clean and maintain supplies, materials, and equipment aboard rescue vehicles; submit requisitions for additional materials and supplies as necessary.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Prepare emergency medical incident reports regarding patients and incident </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Perform other related job duties and related job tasks as assigned by upper-level supervisory </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Performs other duties as</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp; ABILITIES:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of a fire suppression and prevention program.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of firefighting and emergency response activities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Knowledge of methods and techniques of Basic Life Support and </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Knowledge of Hazardous materials and chemical spill response </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Knowledge of geography and street layout of the District and surrounding </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Knowledge of operations, maintenance and repair of various fire apparatus and</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes, and </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Ability to participate in firefighting and emergency response </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Ability to interpret and explain fire suppression policies and</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Ability to render emergency medical care as </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Ability to analyze emergency situations and develop appropriate courses of</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Ability to inspect, maintain and repair fire and medical apparatus, equipment and station building and grounds.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Ability to respond to requests and inquiries from the general </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Ability to prepare and present public information and educational</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Skilled in report writing, driving, and use of computer, telephone, cell phone, two-way radio, copy machine, fax machine, and calculator.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Skilled in firefighting, BLS, fire inspection, and public </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">EQUIPMENT, ENVIRONMENT, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Driving: Must be able to operate vehicles in the normal course of duties</span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Office equipment: Copier, fax, calculator, printer, scanner, phone, cell </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Computer equipment: Personal computer, laptop computer, tablet, Microsoft Office, and other software used in the profession and department.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Other equipment: Fire Fighting and medical equipment, tools; Radios and pagers; District vehicles, apparatus, and equipment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Language skills: Reads, interprets, and analyzes technical documents, codes and regulations, and professional journals; writes reports, business correspondence, procedures, and proposals; presents information and responds to questions individually and in small or large </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Mathematical skills: Performs mathematical calculations utilizing basic mathematical calculations and formulas.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Reasoning ability: Applies the principles of logic, scientific and medical thinking, and fire science judgment to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems using multiple, complex abstract and concrete variables to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Physical activities: Sits for several hours at a time; may walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach, climb, carry, and lift for short to long periods of time.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Lifting: May lift/carry and push/pull up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 180 pounds.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Vision and hearing: Must be able to read paper and electronic documents. Must be able to differentiate colors and shades of color, use peripheral vision and depth perception; must be able to see at night and/or in dark spaces. Must be able to hear sufficiently to converse with others and participate in meetings with large and small groups.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Exposure to environmental conditions: May be exposed to heat, cold, noise, smoke, water, odors, fumes, traffic, vibrations, grease/oil, and dust/dirt.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Be at least 21 years </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">High school diploma or GED</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record or be </span>able to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Ability to successfully pass a background check commensurate with the position of public trust associated with firefighters and the fire service.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Valid Colorado Emergency Medical Responder (or higher) or be able to attain within 1 year.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Valid BLS for Healthcare Provider card or equivalent or be able to attain within 1 year.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Valid Colorado, IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter I certification (or higher) or be able to attain within 1 year.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Valid Colorado, IFSAC or ProBoard Hazardous Materials Operations certification, or be able to attain within 1 year.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">NWCG S130/S190, or be able to attain within 1 year.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">ICS 100, ICS 200 and NIMS 700, NIMS 800, or be able to attain within 1 year.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">REQUIRMENTS TO MAINTAIN ACTIVE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER “IN GOOD STANDING” STATUS:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span> </span>Must maintain certifications listed above (per scheduled re-certification time frames).</li>\n<li><span> </span>Complete all participation requirements yearly based on Volun“Tier” program selection.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>The above requirements may be subject to change as determined by CEO/Fire Chief.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">NOTE:</span></p>\n<p>The essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristic. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and does not encompass all functions and responsibilities inherent to positions within this classification.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Exemptions to any of the requirements in this job description may be granted by the CEO/Fire Chief.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>The District reserves the right to change, update and/or amend this job description as the needs of the organization change.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>",
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