When Does a Volunteer
Get a Paycheck? Part-time
opportunities available with WTFD
When they serve
as a volunteer firefighter with the Washington Township Fire Department, of
course! Volunteers are paid for each call they work, as well as for many other
special projects, details and training events. To discover how you can serve
the community of Centerville-Washington Township, call Scott Henry at 937-433-3083
or Dawn Barnett at 937-433-0152.
Volunteers
actually get paid to make a difference in the community!
Here are some requirements
for firefighter that you might like to know about.
Part-Paid Volunteer
Firefighter
Definition:
Under direction, performs fire suppression, fire prevention and station and
equipment maintenance activities; does related work as required; reports to
Lieutenant or Captain as per standard operating procedure.
Typical Tasks:
(illustrative only)
Responds to
fire, rescue and public service alarms
Lays and connects
hose, holds nozzle and directs water streams, raises and climbs ladders
Uses equipment
such as fire extinguishers, pry bars, hooks, ropes, arial ladders, power tools,
self-contained breathing apparatus during training and fire suppression
Performs salvage
operations such as covering exposed furniture and removing excess water and
debris
Administers
emergency aid to sick and injured persons including techniques to restore
cardio-pulmonary functions
Determines the
need for and performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire department
property such as maintaining and testing fire hose, cleaning and polishing
apparatus, making minor repairs to equipment, and cleaning and maintaining
the building
Participates
in formal classroom and on-the-job training in modern firefighting methods
and techniques, fire prevention procedures, emergency victim care, etc.
Give public
education presentations on fire safety throughout the community
Maintains records
and prepares reports
Other duties
as assigned
Job Requirements:
Geographical knowledge of the township and the location of important buildings
or the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge; ability to learn the principles
and practices of firefighting; ability to understand and follow oral and written
instructions; strong customer service skills; good judgement; mechanical aptitude.
Must be able to respond to calls an average of one night per week and one weekend
per month.
Required Certificates
and Licenses: Must be willing to pursue firefighter certification, with
certification process completed by no later than one year from date of hire.
Must obtain Hazardous Materials - Operations Level certification. Must have
an Ohio Driver's License and a vehicle that is certifiable by the Ohio Fire
Marshal's Office as a public safety vehicle.
For more information
and an application:
Stop by the
Washington Township Government Center, 8200 McEwen Road, Dayton, OH 45458
