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or *we,* 37 Essential Duties and Responstottittes: 38 39 Firefighter. 40 • Performs fire fighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related 41 equipment, laying hose and performing fire suppression, containment,, ventilation and 42 extinguishment tasks. 43 Performs emergency medical aid and rescue activities including administering first aid, 44 operating EMS equipment such as monitor/defibrillator, portable suction units,, etc.,, 45 performing extrication and providing other assistance as required. 46 Performs fire prevention activities including public safety education, fire code and life safety 47 code inspections of buildings and businesses within the City and fire investigations to 48 determine cause and origin of fire situations as assigned. 49 May take a limited leadership role during calls for service, as assigned by a supervisor. 50 Serves as a representative of the City, performing duties in a courteous and professional 51 manner that conveys a positive image of city government and that fosters cooperation and 52 support. 53 Makes suggestions supervisors regarding the organization structure of the Fire Department 54 and may participate in the process of hiring of qualified Fire Department staff. 55 Department Assistant.* 56 • Uses word processing, database, spreadsheet, and other computer software programs to 57 prepare correspondence, council actions, resolutions, public notices, reports, mailing lists, 58 and other documents. Transcribes documents from audio tape. 59 Creates and maintains accurate and efficient filing system, both manually and electronically. 60 Provides information and explanation to the general public regarding programs procedures 61 and resolves customer concerns over the phone and in person. 62 Schedules and coordinates intra-office and interdepartmental meetings, projects, programs, 63 activities and information flow. Maintains the conference room schedule and Fire 64 Department calendar. 65 Reviews and edits department documents to ensure that they are error free and ready for 66 public presentation. 67 Performs data entry for payroll time sheets on a bi-weekly basis and prints payroll reports. 68 Opens and distributes department mail. 69 Orders and maintains department office supplies. 70 Performs other duties as assigned. 71 72 Minimum �ualifcations: 73 74 Firefighter: Minimum Job requirements include specialized. training beyond. high school that can be 75 obtained. in one year or less, and. three (3) or more years of related. experience, or equivalent. Key 76 characteristics are knowledge of government and. fire/rescue services, leadership, problem solving and. 77 interpersonal relationship skills. Must successfully pass City administered. initial and. periodic tests, 78 which may include: physical agility test, physical examination, stress test, drug screen, pulmonary 79 function test, and. psychological evaluation. Must possess minimum certification equal to the State of 80 Minnesota's equivalent for: 81 1. Firefighter 1 82 2. Firefighter 11 Page 2 of 5