Leading Fireman

Department
HSE (RLIC)

Title
LEADING FIREMAN

Primary Purpose of Job
Perform duties as a crew commander and integral part of a team responding to fires, rescues and other emergency situations to prevent escalation as quickly as possible. Participate in drills and exercises within the community developing competencies as individual and as a team to the benefit of the community and within a safe working environment. Assist the Sub Officer to direct and guide the shift in the performance of routine and non-routine duties, including emergency operations, exercises, drills, emergency vehicle operation and preparedness activities.

Education
• Completed secondary school education. • Successfully completed Basic Fire Fighter 1 & 2 (NFPA 1001) & Breathing Apparatus Wearer Course or equivalents. • Successfully completed NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 1 & NFPA Fire Officer 1 • Qualified First Aider to first responder (CPR with AED) level.

Experience & Skills
• Minimum 7 years as a Fire-Fighter in a commercial or industrial Fire-Fighter environment, civil defence force, or military fire service or three years as fire fighter in QP. • Possess a valid driving License - preferably Heavy Vehicle. • Technical skills - must be able to use broad range of modern equipment for fire fighting and rescue. • The ability to rapidly absorb information on arrival at an incident in conditions which may be dangerous and confusing and accordingly dictate instructions to the crew. • Understanding for the victims of fire and accident and able to cope with distressing circumstances. • Intermediate English Language (QP L4) both spoken and written.