Firefighter job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of a Firefighter job summary
The city is currently accepting applications to fill the role of Firefighter. The successful candidate will have the desire and compassion to help others and to protect lives, property and the environment. Work is to be completed as an individual contributor to the firefighting team by responding to and fighting fires, delivering emergency medical care, conducting property inspections, taking part in ongoing training and participating in outreach events within the community.
Firefighter responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Perform firefighting work, including preventing, combating and extinguishing fires to protect lives, property and the environment
- Operate fire equipment and tools appropriately
- Provide emergency medical care within scope of practice
- Quickly and effectively analyse hazardous situations and take appropriate course of action
- Participate in training, classes and drills in firefighting, emergency medical care, disaster response and specialised rescue
- Perform general maintenance work of fire equipment and facilities
Firefighter qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- School leaver’s certificate required
- Current driver’s licence
- At least 18 years of age at time of the written examination
- Australian citizen
- Current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) license
- Certified National Registry EMT
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