POSITION NOW OPEN!!!
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responds to fire and other emergency calls which include laying hose and connecting to hydrants; directing streams of water or chemicals onto fires; ventilating structures; searching buildings; and rescuing individuals from buildings or other hazardous situations.
- Provides emergency medical services at a minimum level of basic life support (BLS).
- Performs routine housekeeping and maintenance of facilities and grounds to maintain a clean, safe living and working environment.
- Trains and drills on fire and emergency medical related subjects, procedures and techniques to be fully trained in routine and new processes.
- Conducts or assists in training of other personnel, interns and volunteer firefighters.
- Performs specialized fire and safety functions as assigned and trained (e.g. hazardous materials, technical rescue and marine/shipboard firefighting).
- Performs fire inspections as part of company inspection program; performs and prepares fire plans using department computer programs.
- Presents fire prevention/safety information to schools, organizations, businesses, etc., conducts fire station tours.
- Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
- Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
- Respectfully takes direction from Lieutenant/supervisor and works within the chain of command.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; understand and follow oral and written instructions; make good judgments, and act effectively and calmly in emergency situations; performs strenuous activities under hazardous and dangerous circumstances; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; prepares complete, accurate reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- 18 years of age or older by fall 2026.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and safe driving record
INTERN FIREFIGHTERS
Our Student Internship program is an exciting and fun opportunity for people who are interested in a career in Firefighting or Emergency Medical Services to gain experience while attending college classes. Students work the same schedule as the career firefighting staff, and in return the Fire Department awards them with a full scholarship to Clatsop Community College. While on duty each Student Intern gains valuable hands on experience at emergency incidents, as well as learning the normal day to day activities common among career or combination career/ volunteer fire departments.
For many of our student interns, our program is a helpful way of achieving their goal of getting hired as a full time Firefighter/EMT. For others, our program is a good learning environment in which students can safely get a very in-depth perspective of the challenges, both mentally and physically, which face such a demanding career, and gives them the opportunity to decide if such a career is right for them.
If you are interested in a career in the Fire or EMS fields or would like more information on the Student Intern program, please contact:
Zach Plant
Intern Coordinator
(503) 325-2345
Voicemail ext. 6012
rplant@astoria.gov
