Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

A firefighter may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties: These examples do not necessarily include all duties, which the firefighter is expected to perform.

1. Drive Fire Department apparatus or other emergency equipment to the scene of a fire, connect apparatus to a hydrant or other water source and pump water a proper pressures. The firefighter may also be required to direct operations until relieved by a superior fire officer.
2. Lay and control holes lines, erect ladders. perform rescues and participate in all firefighting operations.
3. Perform inspection work and pre-incident planning.
   

 Firefighter Qualifications:

1. Monitor the operation of meters and pumps and make necessary adjustments or changes as are required to sustain an effective fire attack.
2. Aggressively pursue on-going training in such subjects as fire fighting methods, equipment operations, hydraulics, vehicle extrication, medical care procedures, public fire education and pre-incident planning.
3. Perform instructor duties at department training sessions as required.
4. Perform fire prevention/community education activities.
5. Check and maintain pumps, trucks and other firefighting equipment.
6. Keep the fire station and fire apparatus in a clean and orderly condition.
7. Make rescue and emergency calls and administer first aid and emergency medical treatment as required.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to document the general nature and level of work being performed by the Fire Department Firefighter. They are not to be construed as an extensive list of all job duties.

STANDARDS FOR A FIREFIGHTER

Minimum Qualifications

1. Age: Members must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Michigan Drivers License. Members cannot be a convicted felon.
2. Availability: Members must be available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year with exceptions being made for vacations, out of town travel, and excused absences. Members may not be an active participant or member of another fire department.
3.  Education: Members must have graduated from an accredited high school or have a high school equivalent diploma.
4. Training: Members must successfully complete or agree to successfully complete the Michigan Firefighter I course and receive certification within 24 months of joining the fire department. They must also successfully complete or agree to successfully complete the Michigan Firefighter II course and receive certification within 5 years of joining the fire department.
5. Facial Hair: Beards or facial hair that interferes with the face piece seal of an SCBA shall be prohibited for all members. If eyeglasses are worn, the member shall use frames that do not pass through the seal area of the face piece.
6. Adherence to Department Policies: Members must agree to follow the policies and procedures of this department and closely adhere to the established chain-of-command.

 Knowledge & Abilities:

1. Must be knowledgeable of department rules, policies and procedures.
2. Must have thorough knowledge of geography, streets and important. locations in the City of Ludington.
3. Must have ability to work effectively with the public.
4. Must have ability to work quickly and calmly in emergencies.
5. Must be able to understand oral instructions, accept authority and work effectively with other department members.
6. Must be able to work effectively under stress.

For Application Information Please Contact:
City of Ludington
400 S. Harrison St.
Ludington, MI 49431
231-845-6237