<p>CLASS CHARACTERISTICS</p> <p>An employee in this class performs public safety work in the protection of lives and property through controlling, preventing and extinguishing fires, maintaining a state of preparedness and keeping equipment and apparatus for fire control in sound operating condition. Work is performed under immediate supervision.</p> <p>EXAMPLES OF TASKS PERFORMED</p> <p>Responds to fire alarms as member of fire company, lays hose, connects nozzles, directs water streams, climbs ladders, operates pumps; removes persons from danger; administers first aid.</p> <p>Participates in training programs; checks and services equipment; participates in fire safety inspections and public education activities; participates in maintaining operating records.</p> <p>Assists in maintenance of fire station, equipment and apparatus; maintains personal equipment in state of readiness.</p> <p>DESIRABLE PREPARATION FOR APPOINTMENT</p> <p>Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Must be between the ages of 21 and 45 inclusive.</p> <p>SELECTION GUIDELINES</p> <p>Oral and written tests prepared for this position class; test of physical agility, health and character as established by the Department in cooperation with the Human Resources Department.</p> <p>Notice: This classification is a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a "safety sensitive" classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.</p>