Joshua McCain

Respond to known and unknown emergency calls with minimal response time.

Upon arrival at fire location, relays fire conditions, life hazards and exposures to commanding officer.

Examine fire structures for any signs of fire extension and determine the safest evacuation route for occupants.

Observe and respond to changes in conditions at the fire scene.

Make forcible entry when required. Remove persons from entrapments or hazardous situations.

Recognize conditions that may lead to back-draft.

Control public utilities; position aerial ladders or platforms; climb or descend ladders, carry hose lines and/or equipment; and make openings for ventilation and perform overhaul operations.

Responsible for the operation of hose lines and the hydrant systems.

Operate lines from heights, rooftops, ladders and/or confined space.

Operate fire extinguishers and portable hydraulic pumps.

Utilize detection instruments for gas, heat, radiation or smoke.

Protect property from damage with salvage covers.

Stop oil, steam, gas or water leaks and removes excess water.

Remove debris and rubbish and, to the extent possible, restore the security of the property.

Rescue and free victims in tunnels, pipes, excavations, etc.

Extricate victims from high places, elevators, electrical contacts, hazardous areas, machinery, etc.

Examine victims and diagnose symptoms.

Operate first aid equipment; stop or controls bleeding;

perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Treat victims of smoke inhalation, burns, heart trouble, shock, drowning and injuries.

Accurately report, verbally and in writing, observations, interventions, and emergency care given to the patient at the scene and in transit to the emergency department for record keeping and diagnostic purposes.