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What is a fire hydrant maintenance?

A Fire Hydrant Maintenance job involves inspecting, testing, repairing, and maintaining fire hydrants to ensure they function properly in emergencies. Workers check for leaks, remove debris, lubricate parts, and repaint hydrants as needed. They may also perform flow tests to ensure adequate water pressure for firefighting. Regular maintenance helps prevent malfunctions and ensures hydrants meet local safety regulations. This job is essential for public safety and fire department readiness.

What are the typical daily tasks of a fire hydrant maintenance technician?

As a Fire Hydrant Maintenance technician, your day-to-day responsibilities often include inspecting hydrants for leaks or obstructions, performing routine flushing, lubricating and repairing parts, and documenting maintenance reports. You may also assist with flow testing to verify pressure levels and ensure hydrants are accessible to emergency crews. Typically, you'll work as part of a small municipal or utility team, coordinating with water system operators and sometimes responding to urgent repair requests. This hands-on work requires you to spend much of your time outdoors and occasionally adjust your schedule to accommodate emergencies or seasonal demands.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for fire hydrant maintenance?

Fire Hydrant Maintenance professionals require strong mechanical aptitude, understanding of plumbing systems, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with inspection tools, hydrant testing equipment, and, in some cases, certification in water distribution or confined space entry is highly valuable. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are key soft skills for this role. These competencies are essential to ensure the safe, reliable operation of fire hydrants and proper coordination with municipal teams and emergency responders.

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Firefighter EMT 56 hour

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners

Sebring, FL • On-site

$46K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Department:

Fire Rescue

Reports to:

Lieutenant

Pay Grade/Salary Range:

PG-301 - $45,502.50 - $55,382.40

Posting Expires:

Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 A professional position responsible for the prevention and extinguishment of fires, the protection and saving of life and property, and the enforcement of County and State fire prevention codes, as well as any law pertaining to the prevention and control of fires.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 The following statements describe the principal functions of the job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

  • Responds to fire and EMS calls with a fire company and performs fire/EMS/rescue duties as assigned or assumed.
  • Rescues and removes persons from danger.
  • Operates various pieces of fire apparatus and equipment to extinguish fires.
  • Ventilates burning buildings to eject smoke, heat, and gases.
  • Performs salvage and overhaul operations at fire scenes.
  • Performs cleaning and maintenance tasks on department buildings and equipment.
  • Performs fire hydrant maintenance
  • Performs annual testing and inspection of fire hose.
  • Attends training in subjects pertinent to firefighting, fire inspections, equipment operation, emergency medical treatment, and other related areas.
  • Promotes and conducts public education programs as directed.
  • Makes periodic visits to building to conduct pre-fire planning.
  • Provides Basic Life Support care (in compliance with Chapter 401, Florida Statures and Chapter 10D-66, Florida Administrative Code) according to the established County EMS Procedures Manual and applicable protocols and standing orders, to the person in need of medical attention.
  • Administers pre-hospital emergency rescue and medical services allowed within the scope of training.
  • Assists the EMT and/or Paramedic.
  • Handles emergency and non-emergency patient transfers as assigned, including both in-county and out-of- county.
  • Completes necessary written reports, including fire, patient reports, patient bills, and daily team and unit reports in a timely, accurate fashion.
  • Cleans and maintains apparatus and equipment on a daily basis, including maintaining required inventory of ambulance supplies, medical and life support equipment, fire and rescue equipment. Keeps assigned station clean.
  • Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desired for the organization.
  • Consistently follows Board policies and procedures.
  • Responds productively to change and performs all other tasks as directed.
  • Works productively with all personnel throughout the chain of command.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  •  Knowledge and skill in the use of firefighting techniques, policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Knowledge and skill in the use of emergency medical treatment practices.
  • Ability to gain knowledge of street locations, geography, and types of building construction in their assigned district.
  • Ability to know the various types of fire hazards within their assigned district.
  • Ability to continually learn and update techniques and procedures in firefighting and emergency medical care.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to drive and operate fire service vehicles and emergency apparatus on and off-road safely under emergency