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• Must have attended the mandatory information meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 7:00 pm • Must pass the 8 Station Physical Agility Test (see test information below) that is scheduled for Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 9:00 am • Must pass a pre -employment work style assessment that is tentatively scheduled for August 24, 2021 to August 26, 2021 • Must pass a pre -employment physical and drug screen The 8 Station Physical Agility Test must be completed in seven (7) minutes or less and will consist of the following items: • Fire hydrant operations and connections • Lifting, carrying and climbing a ladder • Crawling 12 feet under a low structure • Lifting and carrying a five gallon bucket weighting approximately 45 pounds • Raising and lowering a 2-fly extension ladder in a controlled hand -over -hand method • Carrying a modified high rise hose bundle up two flights of stairs • Swinging a 10 pound sledge hammer onto a wooden simulator • Dragging a 185 pound mannequin 50 feet ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following: • Respond to emergency incidents within assigned station, meeting the minimum participation requirements • Perform firefighting activities in accordance with I.F.P.A. Standards, including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, performing suppression, ventilation and overhaul tasks • Perform activities related to technical rescue, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials response • Participates in required weekly training drills, department meetings, committee and community activities, and other required training activities and meets minimum participation and competency verification requirements • Participates in the general maintenance of department facilities and equipment in accordance with department procedures, such as clean and wash station facilities and equipment; care for grounds around station; wash, hang, and dry hoses; wash, clean, inspect and maintain apparatus and equipment • Participate in public presentations of department programs and activities, related to safety, medical and fire prevention topics • Provide a wide range of tasks at the verbal or written direction of the Fire Chief or their designee KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of the operations, services and activities of the Ramsey Fire Department • Ability to learn, understand and carry out the rules, regulations, principles, practices, and methods of comprehensive fire suppression, prevention, and other emergency services