POC Firefighters get to do a lot. You could find yourself doing any of the following items, among many others.
Extinguishing fires
Responding to Medical Emergencies (with proper training)
Extricating patients from a vehicle crash
Driving a boat to a water rescue
Helping school-aged children learn about fire safety
Performing check of vehicles and equipment
Assisting neighboring agencies with other emergencies
Some of these items may be a little intimidating - that's completely normal. We have a great training program and will help you earn everything you need to know. Everybody seems to find their "fit" here - find something you love and become an expert in that area.
POC Firefighters need to make 60% of incident responses. We fully understand that you're busy. Family, work, school, and everything else seems to creep in on our schedules. But you'll find that the more you invest here, the more you enjoy your career and grow close relationships with your Firefighter brothers and sisters.
You will still have adequate time for taking family vacations, going out of town, etc. All you need to do is notify your Sergeant (supervisor) and make sure you keep your response percentage above 60%.
Yes, yes you do. And they are pretty sweet.