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The City of Orono is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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<br />Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
<br />Knowledge:
<br />• Demonstrates a basic understanding of fire science including fire behavior, fire
<br />chemistry, firefighting and emergency rescue techniques and practices; operation and
<br />maintenance of firefighting and emergency medical equipment, tools, and apparatus.
<br />• Demonstrates a basic understanding of building construction, wiring practices, fire
<br />codes, mathematics, and hydraulics.
<br />• Demonstrates an ability to quickly and safely respond to fires and emergency calls with
<br />a company using appropriate procedures, techniques, methods, apparatus, tools, and
<br />equipment; attend to sick and injured persons; and perform all aspects of fire ground
<br />operations according to standards. May be required to attain paramedic certification and
<br />perform paramedic duties.
<br />• Demonstrates an ability to inspect buildings, identify fire hazards and verify compliance
<br />with fire ordinances; perform fire safety surveys and make recommendations for
<br />corrections or referrals; show awareness of codes and initial arson investigation; and
<br />advise and instruct on fire safety, evacuation procedures and fire prevention.
<br />• Demonstrates an ability to use current and modern job-related office and field
<br />equipment, including computer hardware and software applications used to produce
<br />reports, documents, and work-related research. Demonstrates proficiency in operating a
<br />two-way radio.
<br />• Demonstrates an ability to perform such tasks as cleaning and maintaining quarters,
<br />tools, equipment, and apparatus
<br />• Operates equipment, hand tools, power tools, light, and heavy equipment, and operates
<br />fire apparatus.
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<br />Skills:
<br />• Demonstrates an ability to plan, organize, and prioritize own work.
<br />• Demonstrates an ability to recognize potential problems, help resolve problems, and/or
<br />refer problems to a supervisor in routine or emergency situations, as needed.
<br />• Demonstrates an ability to identify and resolve routine equipment, operational, or
<br />technical problems and to refer or consult with appropriate staff and resources, as needed.
<br />• Demonstrates an ability to listen effectively and to follow oral and written instructions.
<br />Demonstrates ability to complete required departmental forms, records, and reports.
<br />Demonstrates an ability to communicate with other department staff, the public, patients,
<br />and medical staff in a cooperative, respectful, non-argumentative manner, using a calm
<br />and moderate tone and appropriate language.
<br />• Demonstrates an ability to communicate equipment conditions to supervisor or oncoming
<br />shift, and communicate personal protective equipment conditions to supervisor
<br />Abilities:
<br />• Demonstrates an understanding of and an ability to support and contribute to the
<br />mission, vision, values, goals, philosophy, structure, and culture of the organization.
<br />• Demonstrates an ability to show initiative, inspire, motivate, and mentor others, show
<br />interest and enthusiasm for own work and work of others.
<br />• Demonstrates other leadership qualities such as adaptability/flexibility, dependability,
<br />punctuality, and accountability in every day work and interactions.
<br />• Demonstrates an understanding of the specific roles, responsibilities, and expectations of
<br />each other within a company and organization. Lives and works in a co-ed paramilitary
<br />environment; wears a uniform and follows the chain-of-command.
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