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8.b)1) Fire Department Operational Policy + � , 4 Meeting Date: 3/16/2010 Agenda Item: � ! � �� J City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209'h St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Approve the Fire Department Operational Policy. Deadlinel Timeline: N/A Background: • The Committee to Review Fire Department Governance Documents began meeting in January of 2009. The final task that remains in the Committee's assignments is adoption of a new Fire Department Operation Policy. • The Committee held its final meeting on February 16, 2010 at which time the final version of the Policy, attached, was reviewed and recommended to the Council for approval. �' • The Policy coordinates with the city-wide Personnel Policy, which has also been updated in the last year. It will also be presented for I Council approval at the March 16 meeting. I Recommendation: I recommend that the Council approve the Fire Department Operational Policy. 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Page 3 Unsafe Behavior ......................................................... Page 3 Non-Members (civilians) ............................................... Page 3 Felony ....................................................................... Page 4 Member Training and Certification Requirements ............... Page 4 Grandfather Clause ..................................................... Page 4 Officer Training ........................................................... Page 4 City and Fire Department Policies Compensation ............................................................ Page 5 Valid Driver's License ...................................................Page 5 Driving Fire Department Vehicles under Non-Emergency .... Page 5 Situations Driving Fire Department Vehicles under Emergency ........... Page 5 Situations Equipment and Vehicles ............................................... Page 6 ' t ' City and Fire Department Policies (con't) Issuance and Return of City Property .............................. Page 6 DataPrivacy .............................................................. Page 6 DressCode ............................................................... Page 6 LightDuty ................................................................. Page 6 Communications ........................................................ Page 7 BusinessMeeting ....................................................... Page 7 Relief Association ....................................................... Page 7 Alcohol and Drug Use-Response Policy .......................... Page 7 Resignation............................................................... Page 8 RuleCompliance ....................................................... Page 8 Terms ....................................................................... , Page 9 10 Signatures ................................................................ Page 9, 10 Appendix Position Descriptions Volunteer Fire Chief ........................................... Page 12-15 Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief .............................. Page 16-18 Volunteer Captain .............................................. Page 19-21 Volunteer Fire Engineer ...................................... Page 22-25 Volunteer Firefighter ........................................... -29 Page 26 Volunteer Probationary Firefighter ......................... Page 30-32 Scandia Fire Department Rules & Regulations Fire Department Operational Policv Mission Statement It shall be the mission of the Scandia Fire Department to educate the public on issues of fire prevention and safety and to reduce or minimize the loss of life and property while maintaining firefighter safety when training and responding to fire, medical or other emergency situations. Chain of Command The Fire Chief is responsible to the City Council for operation of the Fire Department. The Fire Chief will provide reports to the City Council regarding staffing and equipment needs. The Fire Chief will make job assignments regarding routine and emergency operations, but will maintain responsibility. The Chief may delegate job assignment authority. The Chief shall at least once a month conduct suitable drills or instruction in the operation and handling of equipment, first aid and rescue work, salvage, a study of buildings in the city, fire prevention, water supplies, and all other matters generally considered essential to good firefighting and preservation of life and property from fire or other emergencies. Organization Chart Chief Assistant CFiief Assistant Chief Captain Captain Captain Engineer Firefighter Probationary Firefighter Page 1 , . . , Selection of New Members Vacancies on the Scandia Fire and Rescue Department, once determined, will be filled in accordance with the hiring policies of the City. Selection Process Applicants must successfully pass a pre-membership physical exam which includes a stress test, pulmonary function test, a physical ability test and a drug and alcohol screening test. The City will select the physician to assess the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. The cost of examinations and drug and alcohol tests will be paid for by the City. A basic�refighter skills test will be administered to all accepted candidates by the Fire Department Chief Officers. The test may include physical ability, an oral interview, and any other test deemed necessary by the Chief Officers. Selected candidates will be referred to the Scandia City Council for final selection approval. Probationary Firefighter Requirements For the first 24 months after being accepted as members on the department, fire fighters will be considered as Probationary fire fighters and will be subject to certain limits and rules not required of other fire fighters. During the probationary period, members must complete the certification process for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level Basic and State Certification for Firefighter I. During this probationary period, probationary members are expected to attend all training sessions offered, unless excused by a Chief Officer or if the training offered is a 'make-up' of a previously attended topic. Probationary members attending less than 85% of offered training sessions without excuse or accepted by a Chief Officer; will be considered as not having met the requirements for regular membership. During this probationary period, probationary firefighters may not drive fire department vehicles under emergency conditions unless an approved emergency driver training program, as approved by the Fire Chief, has been completed. Members may, and are encouraged, to drive fire department vehicles under non- emergency conditions provided they are under the instruction of a Training Officer and meet all other driving requirements in this policy. Probationary firefighters shall not enter an atmosphere considered Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) until they have been certified as a Firefighter I unless accompanied by a Training Officer during a training evolution. Page 2 . , � � � Membership All members of the Scandia Fire Department are considered to be "paid on call" employees of the City of Scandia. As an employee of the City of Scandia all rights, rules and policies regarding part-time City employees apply to all members of the Scandia Fire Department. Members of the Scandia Fire Department must be able to respond to the fire station from either their primary residence or primary place of employment with fifteen (15) minutes under normal driving conditions while obeying all traffic laws. All members must regularly attend fire and rescue training. Any member missing fire training for sixty (60) consecutive days may not report to a fire related emergency scene, and any member missing rescue training for sixty (60) consecutive days may not report to a medical related emergency scene. Members must get approval from the Chief and appropriate Training Captain before being allowed to respond to an emergency scene. The member must also appear before a review board consisting of Chief Officers and Training Captains to determine if perFormance expectations are being met. To receive credit for attending a training session, members must report at the time designa#ed for the training and remain on site until released by a Chief Officer or Training Captain. No member shall leave the scene of a fire or other emergency or drill, or fail to finish work at the scene or in the station after a fire or other emergency or drill without being excused by the Officer in Charge. All members of the Scandia Fire Department must remain members of the Scandia Fire Relief Association. All disciplinary action will be in compliance with the City of Scandia Personnel Policy. Unsafe Behavior No member shall jokingly or maliciously turn a stream of water on any person or cause it to be directed in or on any property unnecessarily. No member shall engage in activities, even with innocent intentions that may cause harm to others. Non-Members No firefighter will permit any non-emergency personnel to enter a fire or emergency scene without the approval of the Officer in Charge. The Officer in Charge shall see that a record is kept of all property removed from a fire scene and shall make sure that no essential evidence is removed from the scene prior to investigation of the fire. Page 3 Felony A special level of trust must be maintained between citizens and firefighters. Therefore, any member charged with a felony must report the charges, in writing, to the Fire Chief and City Administrator. The member may attend training but may not report to any emergency scenes. If convicted of a felony, membership will be immediately terminated. Member Training and Certification Requirements While a member of the Scandia Fire Department, members will be required to complete and maintain the certifications as listed below: • Within the first twenty-four (24) months of service, all members will be successfully certified as an EMT and Firefighter I. • Within the first thirty-six (36) months, the member will be certified in Emergency Driving and Basic Fire Pump Operations. • Within the first forty-eight (48) months, the member will be certified to the Haz-Mat Operational level. • Within the first sixty (60) months, the member will successfully complete the Firefighter II Certification. The required training and maintenance of the required certifications are the responsibility of the member. The cost of obtaining and maintaining the required certifications will be paid by the city. Any additional training within, or outside the department must be approved by the Chief before payment will be made. Grandfather Clause Any member that has completed the member's probationary period prior to approval of this document will not be required to certify, nor maintain certification to the standards as described. These members are, however, strongly encouraged to become certified and to maintain those certifications. The members must maintain certification requirements in place at the time they became members. Refer to Appendix (future addition) Officer Training As Fire Officers are required to be trained to a higher level than the general membership, any member appointed as an officer must subscribe to the Officer Training Program as determined by the Fire Chief and as described in SOP's. Page 4 Compensation Firefighter compensation will be paid in accordance with the schedule as approved by the City Council. Valid Driver's License All members must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota driver license of Class D or higher. The City of Scandia may, without notice, check the validity and record the driver license number of any member. If a member's driver's license is revoked or othervvise invalidated, the member must immediately report the revocation to a Chief Officer and City Administrator. During the revocation period, the member may respond to emergency calls and attend training sessions but will not be allowed to operate fire department vehicles. If the revocation extends beyond six (6) months, the member will be terminated from the department. Driving Fire Department Vehicles under Non-Emergency Situations At all times, all fire department vehicles must be operated in accordance with State laws. All occupants will be in a seated position with seat belts fully engaged prior to the vehicle being put in motion. The carrying of non-members on fire apparatus is forbidden unless the Fire Chief has authorized such carrying. An exception to the above rule is for parades and/or processions as approved by the Fire Chief. Driving Fire Department Vehicles under Emergency Conditions Only individuals that are qualified may drive fire department vehicles under emergency conditions. To be qualified, members must meet the driving requirement in this policy and have completed an approved emergency drivers training course as approved by the Fire Chief. During response, all vehicles, including personal vehicles, must be operated within State Laws. If a vehicle is driven above posted speed limits or otherwise operated outside the rules of the road, warning lights and sirens must be activated. All occupants in the vehicle must be seated in a designated seating position with seat belts fully engaged prior to the vehicle being put into motion. Page 5 Equipment and Vehicles Use of all fire department equipment and vehicles must be approved by the Fire Chief. No member shall relocate or alter any tool, appliance, or part of an apparatus without approval of the Fire Chief. Issuance and Return of City Property All personal protective equipment (PPE), communication equipment, keys, and any other required equipment will be provided to the member at no cost. Any issued equipment must be returned on demand or immediately on termination of inembership. Data Privacy Members will refer all requests for information from the media, or others, to the Officer in Charge or other persons designated by the Fire Chief. Under no circumstances shall any member make any statement to a non-member regarding any of the following matters without permission from the Officer in Charge. • Fatalities • Cause of fire • Suspicious fires • Location of valuables Federal and State Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 laws shall be fotlowed at all times by all members of the fire department. Dress Code Members shall not have facial hair that interferes with the seal of an SCBA mask. A dress shirt will be issued by the fire department and worn when directed. Patch and badge location shall be per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). While wearing any fire department emblem a member shall act in a manner that upholds the reputation for the City and Fire Department. ��gnt �uty If appropriate, the Chief may assign light duty in accordance with guidelines provided by health care providers. Light duty is defined as temporary or restricted work outside or inside a member's normal assignments that is assigned because of the member's inability to perform normal requirements due to a medical condition, injury, or illness. Firefighters on light duty status will meet with the firefighter's health care provider to establish a set of rehabilitation goals. The member will have up to six months to comply Page 6 with department standards. Light duty may only be extended beyond six (6) months with the approval of the Chief. Prior to returning to firefighting duties, the member must receive approval from the member's health care provider. Members on light duty status must still meet the attendance and training requirements. Members on light duty accrue service time. Communications Department radios shall be used in full compliance with all applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations. Radios shall be used for fire department communications only and all transmissions shall be made as brief as possible. Business Meeting Meetings will be regularly held to relay information to the general membership. The meeting will be held monthly, and at such other times as the Chief shall direct. The Chief may appoint a panel to preside at this meeting and a scribe to take and post notes. The order of business will be determined by the Chief. Relief Association The relief association will have officers elected by its members and will operate under the laws of the State. Alcohol and Drug Use � Firefighter Response Policy • A firefighter who has consumed more than two drinks of alcoholic beverages in the previous four (4) hours shall not respond to an emergency call. • A firefighter who has used any illegal drug during the preceding twenty-four (24) hours shall not respond to an emergency call. • Upon arriving at the fire hall in response to an emergency call, a firefighter shall immediately inform the Fire Officer in charge of any of the following conditions: ➢ If the firefighter has consumed alcohol during the preceding four hour period, and the amount consumed in that period. ➢ If the firefighter is using any prescription or non-prescription medication that is labeled with a warning regarding drowsiness, driving, or operation of Page 7 machinery. A firefighter who fails to comply with this requirement is subject to disciplinary action. • A firefighter who has consumed any alcohol in the preceding four-hour period, or who is using a prescription or non-prescription medication that is labeled with a warning regarding drowsiness, driving, or operation of machinery shall not perform any of the functions listed below, but will instead be assigned to other duties. ➢ Drive any vehicle; ➢ Use SCBA; ➢ Enter a structure fire; ➢ Provide emergency medical assistance or first aid. • The Fire Officer in charge shall restrict the activities of any firefighter as she/he deems appropriate if the Fire Officer in charge reasonably believes or suspects that the �refighter may be unable for any reason to safely and properly perform the duties of a firefighter. This applies even if the firefighter is in compliance with the foregoing requirements of this policy. • Any firefighter who during an emergency response observes any indication that another firefighter is under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall immediately report those observations to the Fire Officer in charge. Such indications include the odor of alcohol on the breath, slurred speech, unsteady gait, or disorientation. • In any case of a scheduled social event that may involve consumption of alcohol by a substantial percentage of the Fire Department members, the Fire Chief shall arrange in advance for emergency response by a neighboring department pursuant to the appropriate mutual aid agreement. Resignation Members are required to provide the Fire Chief with a written resignation stating the last date of work and reason for leaving at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to resigning from service. Members eligible for pension should refer to the Relief Association bylaws. Rule Compliance All items in the rules shall comply with city ordinance and fire department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). These rules are to be amended or modified only by the Chief of the department with the approval of the City Council. Page 8 Terms All members of the Scandia Fire Department must agree to the terms of these rules: • All members of the Scandia Fire Department prior to (accepted date) will receive a copy of these rules and acknowledge receipt with their signature. • Upon application, prospective employees will receive a copy of these rules and acknowledge receipt with their signature. � • Any changes to these rules will be distributed to all members and require the members signature acknowledging receipt. Signatures Fire Chief Date Assistant Chief Date Member/Applicant Date Page 9 Terms All members of the Scandia Fire Department must agree to the terms of these rules: • All members of the Scandia Fire Department prior to (accepted date)will receive a copy of these rules and acknowledge receipt with their signature. • Upon application, prospective employees will receive a copy of these rules and acknowledge receipt with their signature. • Any changes to these rules will be distributed to all members and require the members signature acknowledging receipt. Signatures Fire Chief Date Assistant Chief Date Member/Applicant Date Page 10 ; Appendix Position Descriptions Title Page Volunteer Fire Chief ....................................... 12 Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief ......................... 16 Volunteer Captain .......................................... 19 Volunteer Fire Engineer ..................................... 22 Volunteer Firefighter ....................................... 26 Volunteer Probationary Firefighter ..................... 30 Page 11 ; Scandia Fire & Rescue Volunteer Fire Chief Position Description GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Performs a variety of technical, administrative, and supervisory duties in planning, organizing, directing and implementing fire prevention, suppression and emergency medical services to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property by fire and emergency medical conditions. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general guidance and direction of the Mayor and City Council. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervises the Department Officers, (Volunteer Assistant Fire Chiefs, Volunteer Captains, Engineer) and Volunteer Fire Fighters. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates Fire and EMS operations. • Establishes policies and procedures for the department in order to implement directives from the Mayor and City Council. � Plans and implements Fire and EMS programs for the City in order to better carry out City policies and goals. • Maintains policies and supervises the discipline and conduct and general behavior of supenrised personnel. • Reviews departmental performance and effectiveness; formulates programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies. • Supervises and coordinates the preparation and presentation of an annuaf budget. Directs the implementation of the Departments' budgets; plans for and reviews specifications for new or replaced equipment. Controls the expenditure of departmental appropriations. • Responds to alarms and may direct activities at the scene of major emergencies. • Supervises the inspection of buildings and other properties for fire hazards and enforces fire prevention ordinances. • Directs and or supervises the operation of departmental in-service training activities. • Submits monthly reports of the Departments activities and prepares a variety of other reports as appropriate including the annual report of activities. • Plans departmental operation and makes recommendations to the Council with respect to equipment, apparatus, and personnel; supervises the implementation of such plans. Page 12 ; • Assigns personnel and equipment to such duties and uses as the service requires; evaluates the need for and recommends the purchase of new equipment and supplies. PERIPHERAL DUTIES • Meets with elected or appointed officials, other Fire/EMS officials, community and business representatives and the public on all aspects of the Departments' activities. • Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represents the City Fire/EMS Departments in a variety of local, county, state and other meetings. • PerForms the duties of command personnel as needed and fulfills obligations during duty days or duty weeks. • Serves as a member of various city and department committees. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. • Four (4) years prior work experience of a progressively responsible nature in fire fighting and prevention and emergency medical services. • Four(4) years supervisory experience. Fire service supervision preferred. • FFI & FFII State of MN Certified • First Responder Certified, EMT preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILTIES • Thorough knowledge of fire suppression and prevention and emergency medical services principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment • Working knowledge of first aid and resuscitation techniques and their application as demonstrated through State Medical Certification • Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating procedures and regulations • Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment. • Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel • Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing • Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions • Ability to effectively give and receive verbal and written instructions • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public • Ability to meet the special requirements listed below Page 13 , SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of hire and residing or employed within a fifteen minute response time to the City of Scandia Fire Station • Must possess a valid State Driver's license • No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories • Ability to read and write the English language • Ability to meet Departmental physical standards TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Emergency medical aid unit; fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. • The employee is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. • The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Work is performed primarily in office, vehicles, and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. • Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils. Page 14 , . � The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings, and loud at an emergency scene. Page 15 � . Scandia Fire & Rescue Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief Position Description GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Performs a variety of technical, administrative, and supervisory work in assisting the planning, organizing, directing and implementing fire prevention, suppression and emergency medical services to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property by fire and emergency medical conditions. Performs fire and emergency medical services. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the General Guidance and Direction of the Fire Chief. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervises the Department Officers, (Volunteer Captains, Engineer) and Volunteer Fire Fighters. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • May act as Fire Chief during absence of Fire Chief. • Supervises subordinate volunteer officers and fire�ghters in their assigned duties. � Reviews, evaluates, develops and implements programs, policies and procedures for various departmental operations including training and fire prevention. • Directs and participates in major departmental programs. • Responds to multiple alarm fire as needed; assumes command in the absence of Fire Chief. • Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances. • Assists in the planning and implementation of Fire and EMS programs for the City in order to better carry out the policies and goals of the City. � Directs the operation of departmental in-service training activities. • Maintains Departmental discipline and the conduct and general behavior of volunteer personnel. • Prepares and submits periodic reports to the Fire Chief regarding the Department's activities. • Assists in planning departmental operation with respect to equipment, apparatus, and personnel; supervises the implementation of such plans. • Assigns personnel and equipment to such duties and uses as the service requires. • Assists in evaluating the need for and recommending�the purchase of new equipment and supplies. • Assigns personnel and equipment to such duties and uses as the service requires. Page 16 PERIPHERAL DUTLES • Meets with elected or appointed officials, other Fire/EMS officials, community and business representatives and the public on all aspects of the Departments' activities. • Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field. Represents the City Fire/EMS Departments in a variety of local, county, state and other meetings as assigned. • Performs the duties of command personnel as needed. • Serves as a member of various employee committees. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. • Four(4) years prior work experience of a progressively responsible nature in fire fighting and prevention and emergency medical services. • Two years supervisory experience. Fire service supervision preferred. • FFI & FFII State of MN Certified • First Responder Certified, EMT preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &ABILTIES: • Thorough knowledge of fire suppression and prevention and emergency medical services principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment • Working knowledge of first aid and resuscitation techniques and their application as demonstrated through State Medical Certification • Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating procedures and regulations; • Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment • Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel • Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing • Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions • Ability to effectively give and receive verbal and written instructions • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public � Ability to meet the special requirements listed below SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of hire and residing or employed within a fifteen minute response time to the City of Scandia Fire Station • Must possess a valid State Driver's license • No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories Page 17 ,_. � • Ability to read and write the English language • Ability to meet Departmental physical standards. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. • The employee is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. • The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. � Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Work is perFormed primarily in office, vehicles, and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. • Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils. • The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings, and loud at an emergency scene. Page 18 Scandia Fire & Rescue Volunteer Captain Position Description GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Performs fire suppression, emergency medical aid, rescue, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Instructs and drills fire fighters in fire fighting duties, use of tools, raising of ladders, and rescue and salvage work, etc. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the General Supervision of the Chief Officers. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Assist in supervising volunteer firefighter/first responders/ EMTs as directed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Instructs and drills fire fighters in fire and rescue procedure, use of tools, raising of ladders, medical equipment, standing medical order, rescue operations and salvage work, etc. • Assists in supervising volunteer fire fighters in their assigned duties as directed. • Assists in determining methods of fire suppression; supervises laying of hose lines, directing of water streams, pressures of streams, placing of ladders, ventilation of buildings, rescuing of persons, and placing of salvage covers as directed. • Assists in determining methods of basic life support, medical protocols, rescue documentation standards, and patient assessment techniques. • Assists in supervising maintenance of departmental equipment, supplies and facilities as directed. • Monitors and observes departmental activities to ensure that conduct and performance conform to department standards. • Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances as directed. • Responds to alarms received; directs work of fire fighting and medical response prior to arrival of a superior officer. • Supervises the laying of hose lines, placing of ladders, direction of water streams, and ventilation of buildings, rescuing persons, and placement of salvage covers. • May act as Fire Chief during absence of Fire Chief or Assistant Fire Chiefs. ,I • Responds to multiple alarm fire as needed; assumes command in the absence of , superior officers. I • Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances. • Participates in the operation of departmental in-service training activities. Page 19 , PERIPHERAL DUTIES • Serves as a member of various employee committees. • Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field � Prepares a variety of reports and records including personnel records. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: � Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with specialized training in fire department administration. • Two years supervisory experience • Four(4) years prior work experience as a volunteer firefighter • FFI & FFII State of MN Certified • First Responder Certified, EMT preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILTIES: • Thorough knowledge of fire suppression and prevention and emergency medical services principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment • Working knowledge of first aid and resuscitation techniques and their application as demonstrated through State Medical Certification � Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating procedures and regulations; • Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment • Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel • Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing • Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions • Ability to effectively give and receive verbal and written instructions • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public • Ability to meet the special requirements listed below SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of hire and residing or employed within a fifteen minute response time to the City of Scandia Fire Station • Must possess a valid State Driver's license � � No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories • Ability to read and write the English language � Ability to meet Departmental physical standards. Page 20 ,. . TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While perForming the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. • The employee is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. • The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripherat vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Work is performed primarily in office, vehicles, and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. • Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils. • The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings, and loud at an emergency scene. Page 21 ,:; ,,:. Scandia Fire & Rescue Volunteer Fire Engineer Position Description GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Performs fire suppression, emergency medical aid, rescue, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Instructs and drills fire fighters in fire fighting duties, use of tools, raising of ladders, and rescue and salvage work, etc. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the General Supervision of the Chief Officers, Captains. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Assist in supervising volunteer firefighter/first responders/ EMTs as directed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES � Responds to a wide variety of emergency alarms by driving fire apparatus and other fire department vehicles; operates engines, connects lines and monitors and controls hydraulic operations, setting and adjusting controls to ensure proper water flow; briefs and advises member status of equipment; monitors and performs various duties to ensure the emergency response readiness of fire apparatus and vehicles. • Instructs and drills fire fighters in fire and rescue procedure, use of tools, raising of ladders, medical equipment, standing medical order, rescue operations and salvage work, etc. • Assists in supervising volunteer fire fighters in their assigned duties as directed. • Assists in determining methods of fire suppression; supervises laying of hose lines, directing of water streams, pressures of streams, placing of ladders, ventilation of buildings, rescuing of persons, and placing of salvage covers as directed. • Assists in determining methods of basic life support, medical protocols, rescue documentation standards, and patient assessment techniques. • Assists in supervising maintenance of departmental equipment, supplies and facilities as directed. • Monitors and observes departmental activities to ensure that conduct and performance conform to department standards. • Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances as directed. • Responds to alarms received; directs work of fire fighting and medical response prior to arrival of a superior officer. • Supervises the laying of hose lines, placing of ladders, direction of water streams, and ventilation of buildings, rescuing persons, and placement of salvage covers. • May act as Fire Chief during absence of Fire Chief or Assistant Fire Chiefs. Page 22 � • Responds to multiple alarm fire as needed; assumes command in the absence of superior officers. • Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances. • Participates in the operation of departmental in-service training activities. • Participates in various support assignments, including but not limited to the maintenance of inventory records, scheduled inspections of department equipment, hydrant inspections and maintenance and fire flow testing; ordering, inventorying and issuance of safety equipment, and the preparation of specifications for new equipment and apparatus. • May be called upon to perform the duties of a company commander, as an acting Fire Captain, on a relief basis; supervise other department personnel on multiple- alarm responses and as dictated by emergency situations. • Assists and participates in the preparation of reports and recommendations regarding new firefighting and emergency medical techniques, equipment and apparatus. PERIPHERAL DUTIES � Serves as a member of various employee committees. • Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field • Prepares a variety of reports and records including personnel records. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with specialized training in fire department administration. • Two (2) years supervisory experience • Four (4) years prior work experience as a volunteer firefighter • FFII State of MN Certified • EMT • Principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression; design, use and maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment; geography of the City and the department's response area; location of water main and fire hydrants in the City; departmental rules and regulations; basic principles of employee supervision and training; safety methods and precautions involved in the operation of fire apparatus and vehicles; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the operation of fire apparatus and vehicles on public roads and right-of-ways; principles, methods and techniques of fire suppression and prevention; methods, techniques and practices for hazardous materials mitigation; principles of mathematics, physics, chemistry and mechanics as they apply to fire science; federal, state and local codes, rules and regulations as they pertain to fire safety; basic principles of emergency medical care at the basic life support level; proper lifting, carrying and climbing techniques; plans check practices and procedures as they pertain to fire safety. Page 23 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILTIES: • Thorough knowledge of fire suppression and prevention and emergency medical services principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment • Working knowledge of first aid and resuscitation techniques and their application as demonstrated through State Medical Certification • Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating procedures and regulations; • Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment • Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel • Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing • Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions • Ability to effectively give and receive verbal and written instructions • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public • Ability to meet the special requirements listed below • Skillfully and safely operate all of the fire apparatus and vehicles employed by the City's Fire Department; read and understand technical materials related to fire science; understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of the work; remain calm, make sound decisions and respond appropriately in emergency situations; maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports; maintain physical endurance and agility; perForm mathematical calculations. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of hire and residing or employed within a fifteen minute response time to the City of Scandia Fire Station • Must possess a valid State Driver's license • No fetony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories • Ability to read and write the English language • Ability to meet Departmental physical standards. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perForm the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Page 24 � , • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. • The employee is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. • The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Work is performed primarily in office, vehicles, and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. • Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils. • The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings, and loud at an emergency scene. Page 25 ; _ Scandia Fire & Rescue Volunteer Firefighter Position Description GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Protects life and property by performing fire fighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Firefighters have the responsibility for the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire or other hazardous environments. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chiefs, or Captains. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May assist in supervising volunteer firefighter/first responders/ EMTs in the absence of an officer. ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs firefighting activities including, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks as instructed by an officer, (examples are structure, vehicle, wild land grass / bush, and woodland firefighting). • Performs emergency medical aid activities including administering BLS level first aid, CPR and providing other assistance as required. • Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes or controls fires as a member of a team under the supervision of an officer. • Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris. • Performs overhaul operations such as sheet rock removal, ceiling panel removal, flooring removal, and removal of materials from structure. • Selects, drags, lifts and carries hose and nozzle depending on the type of fire, and correctly applies a stream of water or chemicals onto the fire. • Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or assist individuals from burning structure. • Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using appropriate and available manual and power tools. • Protects property from smoke and water damage using positive pressure ventilation, salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants. • Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus. • Performs extrication, disentanglement, and patient removal operations, such as vehicle extrication, equipment extrication, and farm machinery extrication. Page 26 • Communicates via two-way communications systems. PERIPHERAL STAFF DUTIES • Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects. • Attends regular and assigned training sessions to maintain and upgrade firefighting skills. • Participates in the inspection of buildings, dry hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs. • Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. • Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment. • Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment. • Presents programs to the community on safety and fire prevention topics if trained. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. • No specific work experience level required. • Completion of the Fire Fighter I certification with in two years. • Completion of EMT basic certification within finro years. KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS & ABILITIES • Ability to successfully learn the operation of the listed tools and equipment • Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency BLS aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques; • Ability to perForm strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke; • Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations; • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; • Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public; • Ability to meet the special requirements listed below. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of hire and residing or employed within a fifteen minute response time to the City of Scandia Fire Station Page 27 • Must possess a valid State Driver's License • No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories • Ability to read and write the English language • Ability to meet departmental physical standards • Ability to meet self-contained breathing apparatus requirements TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, pager, phone. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. • The employee wears protective clothing and equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Work is perFormed primarily in outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and at night. • Work is often perFormed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils. • The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, Page 28 fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings, and loud at an emergency scene. Page 29 Scandia Fire & Rescue Volunteer Probationary Firefighter Position Description GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Protects life and property by performing fire fighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Firefighters have the responsibility for the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire or other hazardous environments. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chiefs, Captains or Senior Firefighter. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs firefighting activities including, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks as instructed by an officer, (examples are structure, vehicle, wild land grass/bush, and woodland firefighting). • Performs emergency medical aid activities including administering BLS level first aid, CPR and providing other assistance as required, if trained for this task. • Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes or controls fires as a member of a team under the supervision of an officer, if trained for this task. • Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris, if trained for this task. • Performs overhaul operations such as sheet rock removal, ceiling panel removal, flooring removal, and removal of materials from structure, if trained for this task. • Selects, drags, lifts and carries hose and nozzle depending on the type of fire, and correctly applies a stream of water or chemicals onto the fire, if trained for this task. • Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or assist individuals from burning structure, if trained for this task. • Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using appropriate and available manual and power tools, if trained for this task. • Protects property from smoke and water damage using positive pressure ventilation, salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants, if trained for this task. • Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus, if trained for this task. • Performs extrication, disentanglement, and patient removal operations, such as vehicle extrication, equipment extrication, and farm machinery extrication, if trained for this task. Page 30 • Communicates via two-way communications systems, if trained for this task. PERIPHERAL STAFF DUTIES • Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects. • Attends regular and assigned training sessions to maintain and upgrade firefighting skills. • Participates in the inspection of buildings, dry hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs, if trained for this task. • Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities, if trained for this task. • Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment, if trained for this task. • Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment, if trained for these task. • Presents programs to the community on safety and fire prevention topics, if trained for this task. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. • No specific work experience level required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Ability to successfully learn the operation of the listed tools and equipment • Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency BLS aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques; • Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke; • Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations; • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; • Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public; • Ability to meet the special requirements listed below. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of hire and residing or employed , within a fifteen minute response time to the City of Scandia Fire Station ii • Must possess a valid State Driver's License '� • No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories '�, Page 31 I . . •'� . • Ability to read and write the English language • Ability to meet departmental physical standards � Ability to meet self-contained breathing apparatus requirements TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED � Emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, pager, phone. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. • The employee wears protective clothing and equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Work is performed primarily in outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and at night. • Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils. • The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings, and loud at an emergency scene. Page 32