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Hawai'i Fire Department Water Safety Officer It Position No. 00-New Attachment A Continuation - Duties of the Position Show % of time Duties of the Position: Patrol: (1),(2),(3),(4) • Mans lifeguard tower; patrols beach on foot along rocky coastline at assigned beach; 50% keeps alert of all beach activities and weather conditions; removes hazardous obstacles from beach when practicable (i.e. broken glass, bottles, refuse, etc.); and assists in evacuating people in time of emergency. • Swims and uses rescue board to patrol rough open ocean waters; rescues people in distress, including team rescues with fire and helicopter rescue units:;. • Warns people of unsafe beach and ocean conditions (i.e. high surf, strong currents, tsunami, and other National Weather Service and/or Civil Defense warning signals.) • Supervises and controls beach activities by ensuring the enforcement of water safety policies, rules and regulations and applicable laws of County, State, and Federal governments through the appropriate agencies. Training: (1), (2), (3), (4) Participates in in-service training programs to maintain physical condition, learn new 20% first aid and rescue methods and techniques, learn to use new equipment, etc. • Maintains a high degree of physical fitness to effectively execute ocean rescues (runs long distances, swims long distances, paddles rescue board, climbs up and jumps off shoreline cliffs, etc.) Rescue: (1),(2),(3),(4) • Administers first aid, rescue breathing, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) an 15% renders major first aid in cases requiring emergency medical services: • Calls for ambulance, police, security, fire helicopter, boat rescue, and back-up water safety units. Reports: (1), (2), (4) • Verbally informs supervisor and Fire Control of all incidents when on duty; reports 10% when leaving station to rescue a victim(s). • Prepares and submits written reports (i.e. accident, rescue, first aid, etc.) • Maintains daily log sheet of beach and station activities. • Insures that station supplies and equipment are maintained in a constant of readiness. Miscellaneous: (2),(4) • May be periodically assigned to the pools or to relieve Water Safety Officers within 5% the district. Gives talks and demonstrations on water safety to community groups. • Performs other related duties as required.