Common use of KNOWLEDGE OF JOB Clause in Contracts

KNOWLEDGE OF JOB. Has sufficient general knowledge of the operating characteristics and service requirements of equipment and apparatus used in firefighting, fire prevention, patient care, rescue operations and hazardous material response. Has sufficient knowledge of the hazards involved in emergency response operations and of the applicable safety precautions. Has sufficient knowledge of basic emergency medical procedures and extrication techniques. Has sufficient knowledge of street layout, subdivisions, buildings, block numbers and the location of fire hydrants in the City. Has sufficient knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, rules and regulations and safety and health policies and procedures. Is able to operate and care for assigned emergency response apparatus and equipment. Is able to exercise initiative in meeting and resolving emergency situations. Is able to analyze situations quickly and correctly and adopt effective courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances. Is able to develop and maintain routine activity reports. Is able to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. Under minimal supervision, performs supervisory and skilled firefighting and emergency response work in directing and coordinating activities of a company of firefighters on an assigned shift. Work involves training, instructing and disciplining subordinates; determining proper deployment of equipment in emergency response situations; and ensuring the proper maintenance of apparatus and equipment. Employee is also responsible for commanding emergency response operations until relieved of command by a superior officer. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of emergency response work. Reports to a District Chief.

KNOWLEDGE OF JOB. Has sufficient general knowledge of the operating characteristics and service requirements of equipment and apparatus used in firefighting, fire prevention, patient care, rescue operations and hazardous material response. Has sufficient knowledge of the hazards involved in emergency response operations and of the applicable safety precautions. Has sufficient knowledge of basic emergency medical procedures and extrication techniques. Has sufficient knowledge of street layout, subdivisions, buildings, block numbers and the location of fire hydrants in the City. Has sufficient knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, rules and regulations and safety and health policies and procedures. Is able to operate and care for assigned emergency response apparatus and equipment. Is able to exercise initiative in meeting and resolving emergency situations. Is able to analyze situations quickly and correctly and adopt effective courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances. Is able to develop and maintain routine activity reports. Is able to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. APPENDIX B - JOB DESCRIPTION: FIRE LIEUTENANT (EMT) FIRE DEPARTMENT Under minimal supervision, performs supervisory and skilled firefighting and emergency response work in directing and coordinating activities of a company of firefighters on an assigned shift. Work involves training, instructing and disciplining subordinates; determining proper deployment of equipment in emergency response situations; and ensuring the proper maintenance of apparatus and equipment. Employee is also responsible for commanding emergency response operations until relieved of command by a superior officer. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of emergency response work. Reports to a District Chief.