Fire protection technician job description

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I. List of Fire protection technician duties:

1. Participate in required emergency response drills as required.
2. Responsible for performing Fire Watch Tours in addition to performing normal daily activities of the Fire Protection Department.
3. Participate in annual fire protection offsite training.
4. Understand and adhere to Cook Nuclear Plant procedures and policies.
5. Perform Fire Watch related tasks as assigned.
6. Conduct Fire Protection Equipment Impairment Reviews to determine potential scheduling conflicts, appropriate isolation boundaries and compensatory requirements.
7. Computer input and data manipulation will be required.
8. Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by proper authority.

II. List of Fire protection technician qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must posses a valid driver’s license and meet all Insurance Carrier requirements.
3. Strong understanding of Non-water based Suppression Systems materials, tools, equipment, and procedures used in the installation, maintenance and inspection process, plus working knowledge of NFPA Standards required.
4. Experience with kitchen hood suppression system installation especially important.
5. Must possess physical stamina and ability to perform laborious and strenuous work for extended hours, including overtime up to 25 hours per week, if necessary.
6. Good communication, training, and planning skills required.
7. Sense of pride, integrity, and organizational ability required.
8. Must enjoy working independently and with others.
9. Willingness to learn other fire protection disciplines including but not limited to fire alarms and fire sprinkler systems.