Today's firefighters are men and women who provide public safety services to the citizens of Waukesha.
Duties & Functions
Firefighters perform tasks which may include the following essential functions:
Respond to fire emergencies.
Respond to emergency medical incidents, analyzing patient needs and administering advanced emergency medical assistance.
Operate all types of fire and rescue equipment, including:
Aerial ladder equipment
Emergency medical equipment
Fire extinguishers
Forcible entry tools
Hose lines with nozzles
Performing search and rescue of individuals in hazardous environments including:
Fire situations
Collapsed buildings
Automobile accidents
Hazardous materials spills
Confined spaces
Responding to a variety of general emergency rescue calls such as auto accidents, gas system leaks, and public assistance (assisting elderly and disabled individuals).
Firefighter Expectations
Firefighters report to a Fire Lieutenant who supervises and works alongside his or her Company.
Each Company works a 24-hour shift, with rotating days off.
Firefighters live at the fire station when they are on duty and spend their days:
Responding to emergency calls for service
Training
Participating in public relations assignments
Performing general station/grounds housekeeping/maintenance duties
Communication
Just as with family members, good communication skills are a must while working in these close quarters and are expected of all firefighters.
