HomeMy WebLinkAboutFirefighter Job Description 03 2025CITY OF MONROE
JOB DESCRIPTION
FIREFIGHTER
Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Fire Command staff, Fire
Commander or Director of Public Safety, provides fire suppression and emergency
response. Protects life and property and provides assistance for emergency medical calls,
fire incidents and accidents. Regularly assists in equipment and facility maintenance.
Reports to: Fire Command staff, Fire Commander or Director of Public Safety.
Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities
Essential job functions:
An employee in this position is required to perform the following essential functions with or
without reasonable accommodation.
• Respond to call for emergency medical assistance. Stabilizes patients using
established procedures and assists ambulance personnel in accomplishing orderly
and timely patient transport.
• Respond to fire calls and functions as a professional firefighter. Drives fire
apparatus, operates pumps and equipment, lays hose and performs fire combat,
containment and suppression tactics.
• Participate in a wide variety of training classes and curriculum including fire
suppression techniques, emergency medical treatment, hazardous materials
mitigation and other functions.
• May respond to a variety of hazardous materials incidents to perform defensive
activities in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Participates in fire prevention education activities and other special events
involving the Department.
• Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities, equipment, and
• grounds.
• Follow policies, procedures, guidelines, and safety rules promulgated in federal,
state, local, and departmental regulations.
• Performs data entry on computer software to input, review, access records,
information, and other various data.
• Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and Minimum Qualifications :
• High School Diploma.
• State of Michigan Certification as Firefighter I & II.
• Current State of Michigan EMT License.
• Current
• A good driving record.
• Must possess documentation of having successfully completed a candidate physical
agility test (CPAT) unless transferring from another career department.
• Hazmat operations level certification.
• Must reside within 20 miles of the City of Monroe within one year after successfully
completing probation.
• Ability to acquire and retain a thorough knowledge of the city, including streets,
buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and related items.
• Skill in the operation of fire vehicles and related apparatus.
• Knowledge of modern firefighting methods and techniques.
• Ability to maintain poise and professionalism in stabilizing and treating emergency
patients and accident victims.
• Ability to make sound independent decisions when no assistance is available.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, initiative and resourcefulness.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public, elected officials,
community leaders, victims, detainees, and other professionals.
• Ability to react calmly to fire and other emergency situations and to follow standard
procedures.
• Ability to work effectively under stress in emergency and confrontational situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present ideas and concepts orally and in
writing.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential
functions of the job. Not all environments or situations are covered. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
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office setting to highly dangerous firefighting situations. Physical demands, therefor range
from sitting in an office or vehicle to exercising the strength, mobility, dexterity and
stamina associated with fire suppression or emergency medical calls. The employee is
regularly required to communicate with others in person and on the telephone or radio, use
sight to review documents and assess public safety scenes, and must regularly travel to
other locations.
The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions, may be required to perform
tasks in high and/or dangerous places, and may be exposed to fumes or airborne
particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, vibration, and
other hazardous conditions. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet
in the office to very loud in the field.
Note: The above duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed in this job. They are not to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Revised: March 2025