Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.                                             $105,196 Starting

JOB PURPOSE

WORK ENVIRONMENT

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls for the preservation of life and property.  Actively participates in emergency responses.
• Utilizes all aspects of the Incident Command System at scene of emergency, including delivering and/or following orders as the Incident Command System requires.
• Supervises and directs operation of equipment under his/her direct command including but not limited to:  general laddering of buildings, making necessary preparations with hose lines for aerial guns, ventilation of buildings and forcible entry.
• Supervises the replacement of all equipment for return to fire station.
• Supervises the inspection and cleaning of firefighting equipment under his/her command.
• Assists in supervision of all station housework and replacement of equipment.
• Conducts all company drills.
• Prepares and submits reports and forms regarding alarms and fire prevention.
• Prepares requisitions for materials and equipment to be used on equipment under his/her control.
• Prepares daily reports of all activities during his/her assigned shift.
• Keeps posted on road conditions, routes to fires and hydrant locations.
• Performs fire prevention inspection and makes necessary reports for the Fire Marshal and/or Deputy Fire Marshal.
• Remains on stand-by for all fires and emergencies except on days off and vacation.
• May be assigned durational administrative or operational projects
• Participates in the advisory role for the development of policy for the department
• If operating as a promoted paramedic, subject to assignment in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement
• May be voluntarily assigned to a supervisory role in the Training and Support Services Division
• In the absence of a Captain, may serve as the executive officer of a working shift
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Complete knowledge of the street system and physical layout of West Hartford, including hydrant locations.
• Knowledge of firefighting strategy and tactics.
• Complete knowledge of common causes of fire and adequate knowledge of salvage procedures.
• Knowledge of the State of Connecticut Fire Safety Code sufficient to perform fire prevention inspections.
• Ability to develop skill in firefighting and emergency work, use of firefighting and other lifesaving equipment within a reasonable test period.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, co-workers and other Town employees.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and current fire prevention procedures.
• Ability to lead and supervise personnel effectively, maintain discipline and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to prepare and maintain required reports and records.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions in the work environment as previously described.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

METHOD OF SELECTION

• Essentials of Firefighting 7^th ed IFSTA 2019
• Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer 6^th IFSTA 2019
• Building Construction Related to the Fire Service 4^th ed IFSTA
• Structural Firefighting Initial Response Strategy and Tactics 2^nd ed IFSTA
• Step Up and Lead, Frank Viscuso, PennWell 2013