Firefighter

Respond to emergency calls to provide fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical assistance to the public. Conduct fire prevention inspections; Perform general maintenance on fire apparatus, equipment, and facilities; Engage in fire code enforcement and public education.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are those functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.

• Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
• Operate all types of fire operation and rescue equipment including portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, ventilation equipment, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, a...