Firefighter

City

CORE PURPOSE:

Insure Domestic Tranquility

Quick Facts

Holder(s):

Various

Term:

At will

Method:

Hired

Level:

City

Oath Administered By:

Not applicable (or Fire Chief)

Role Overview

Responds to fires and emergencies, performs rescues, provides medical aid, conducts fire prevention education, and maintains equipment in Indiana fire departments.

Constitutional Mandate:

Protects life and property (U.S. Const. Amend. XIV; Ind. Const. Art. 1, Sec. 1).

Key Competencies:

Physical fitness, bravery, and teamwork.

Potential Weaknesses:

Personal injury or death in the line of duty, and failure to respond effectively to an emergency.

None (or departmental oath if applicable)