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The City of Orono is an Equal Opportunity Employer • Assists with the administration of the online training platform along with the online fleet and equipment tracking software. • Helps manage the Fire Departments webpage and social media accounts. • Assist with the budgeting process including the operational budget and capital improvement plan. • Processes the Fire Department monthly bills, claims and payroll along with all correspondences. • Assist with the purchasing of equipment and materials for their station. Review, requisition, research suppliers and alternate items as appropriate and make or recommend purchases in line with the budget. • Assists with the establishment and review of the annual goals and objectives for the Fire Department. • Provide information and assistance for the annual report related to their station to include the status/condition of equipment, apparatus, facilities and training. • Assist with the recruiting, hiring and evaluation of firefighter candidates for the fire department. • Attend extra training and/or meetings that are required for this position, including State, County and Mutual Aid meetings. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge: • Knowledge of Firefighting Tactics - Knowledge of firefighting tactics such as extinguishment, forcible entry, ventilation, rescue, salvage, and overhaul. • Knowledge of Safety Considerations - Knowledge of basic safety guidelines and regulations, and the ability to apply those guidelines and regulations to specific emergency and non-emergency situations on the job. • Knowledge of First Aid and Emergency Care - Knowledge of techniques for evaluating injuries, providing first aid, stabilizing victims, and providing first responder care before hospital transport. • Knowledge of Fire Behavior - Knowledge of fire behavior, causes, and hazards, as well as fire chemistry and physics. • Knowledge of Hazardous Materials - Knowledge of first responder management strategies for hazardous materials incidents, and the ability to recognize and evaluate hazardous materials and determine necessary courses of action. • Knowledge of Fire Detection, Alarm and Extinguishment Systems - Knowledge of various detection, alarm, and extinguishment systems found in buildings (standpipes, sprinklers, etc.) and how to operate those systems. • Knowledge of Response Area - Knowledge of local streets, building layouts, and pre-incident plans, as well as locations of hydrants and other sources of water supply within the local response area. • Knowledge of Policies, Procedures, and Organization - Knowledge of department policies and operating procedures for a variety of emergency and non-emergency work situations, as well as knowledge of department organization and resources. • Knowledge of Construction Principles - Knowledge of basic building construction, electrical and mechanical principles, and the ability to apply those principles on the job. • Knowledge of Fire Apparatus and Equipment - Knowledge of the proper care, operating techniques and capabilities of various fire apparatus and equipment.