Assistant Fire Chief, Hitchcock Volunteer Fire Department, Hitchcock, TX, 03/01/07, Present, Rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites., Search burning buildings to locate fire victims., Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons., Dress with equipment such as fire resistant clothing and breathing apparatus., Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment., Move toward the source of a fire using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties., Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents., Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios., Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to rescue individuals from burning structures., Lay hose lines and connect them to water supplies., Operate pumps connected to high-pressure hoses., Collaborate with police to respond to accidents, disasters, and arson investigation calls., Take action to contain hazardous chemicals that might catch fire, leak, or spill., Select and attach hose nozzles, depending on fire type, and direct streams of water or chemicals onto fires., Participate in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques., Participate in physical training activities to maintain a high level of physical fitness., Clean and maintain fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus.