To protect life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and providing emergency medical assistance. Firefighter is a journey-level classification. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of duties of a Firefighter. The classification is distinguished from Fire Recruit in that the later is a training classification used during the Sacramento Fire Training Academy .
General supervision is provided by superior officers.
Rescue persons from danger and administer medical aid as necessary. Perform salvage operations such as throwing covers, evacuating water, removing debris, and performing general cleanup at the fire scene. Perform routine housekeeping duties at a fire station, such as mowing grass, making beds, cleaning walls, washing windows, and sweeping floors. Perform limited repair and maintenance work on fire equipment and apparatus. Attend in-service training sessions to learn firefighting strategies and tactics, equipment operation, medical aid, and street and hydrant locations.