FIRETUG DECKHAND/FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE

PS105 $28,579 - $57,824
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To train in manual deck and firefighting duties aboard a fireboat which involves daily maintenance duties aboard fireboats and manning fire hoses and fire monitors in fighting fires aboard vessels and onshore structures.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from a Firetug Mate/Firefighter.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Firetug Deckhand/Firefighter by presence of trainee level work.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Trains in operation of fire monitors and handling of fire hoses for fighting fires aboard ships, other vessels and onshore installations.

Trains in maintenance of firefighting equipment.

Fastens hawsers and mooring lines to tows, wharfs, piers, or pilings.

Coils and splices rope.

Washes down vessel and scrapes and paints metal and woodwork.

Cleans deck machinery and equipment and polishes brass and glass.

Stands radio/telephone watch.

Assists with deck repairs.

Assists with mooring lines in recovering vessels adrift.

Assists passengers aboard vessel.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training is required.