Fire alarm operator activities

This post included key activities/duties/responsibilities and job qualificationsof Fire alarm operator in details. Based on this activity list, you can set up daily activities, weekly activities, monthly activities.

I. List of Fire alarm operator duties:

1. Drives and operates all firefighting vehicles, such as P-22, P-24, P-30, P-26, P-23 and P-19 during structural firefighting and crash-rescue operations.
2. Performs crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling predominantly large or complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, cargo, passenger)
3. Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities
4. Performs search and rescue of personnel and perform or initiate a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility
5. Evaluates emergency situations, performs duties as an DOT First Responder or equivalent
6. Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
7. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures.
8. Must participate in the medical, physical fitness, respiratory protection and hearing conservation program.
9. Perform daily inspection, maintenance and upkeep of firefighting apparatus, tools and equipment.
10. Submit timely and accurate timesheets.
11. Maintain proper dress and grooming in accordance with employee handbook and/or standard operating procedures.
12. Participate in all training activities
13. Maintains collateral duties as assigned
14. Performs related work as assigned

II. List of Fire alarm operator qualifications

1. Knowledge of basic skills of firefighting methods and techniques used in modern firefighting for protection of life and property.
2. Knowledge of the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, hose line (friction) losses, etc.
3. Knowledge of basic and specialized firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures
4. Knowledge of basic building design, construction, and occupancy
5. Knowledge of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems
6. Knowledge of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders
7. Skill in operating telecommunications equipment
8. Skill in detecting and recognizing fire hazards.
9. Skill in operating various types of firefighting vehicles.
10. Skill and dexterity in use and manipulation of tools and equipment used in firefighting operations.
11. Ability to operate basic Microsoft computer programs.
12. Ability to perform the essential job tasks as outlined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582
13. Ability to demonstrate specific vision abilities required by the job include the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth
14. Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
15. Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
16. Ability to perform the essential job tasks associated with firefighting.
17. Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine the proper course of action.