Job Description – Per Diem Apparatus Driver

About The Sayre Fire Department

The Sayre Fire Department is comprised of three fire companies Engine Company # 1 which is located at the Boro hall 110 W Packer Ave, Howard Elmer Hose Company #4 which is located at 509 Powell St, and J.E. Wheelock Hose Company #5 which is located at 217 Frank St. in Milltown. The fire departments apparatus consists of a 1996 KME 100 ft. Aerial Quint (to be replaced with 100’ 2022 Pierce Tower/Platform Quint in July 2022), 2000 Pierce Saber 1750 GPM Fire Engine, 2013 Marion Spartan 2250 GPM Fire Engine, and 2014 Ford F350 Squad.

The membership of the department consists of 40 men and women who are all volunteers. The department has a full time driver located at the Borough Hall who responds to all alarms with the 100’ aerial truck.

Definition of Responsibility:

This position is responsible for driving and operating all SFD apparatus and equipment. The work includes driving and operating fire apparatus in emergency and nonemergency situations; inspecting assigned apparatus and equipment to ensure proper order and working condition; issuing tools and equipment to fire personnel during emergencies. Other major responsibilities include working in coordination with chief’s and station captain to perform certain maintenance and minor repairs of assigned apparatus, including fire pumps, aerial equipment, and portable tools and equipment carried on apparatus and equipment. The position also assists in the training and direction of personnel in the skills necessary for future filling of the position.

The position requires working in a hazardous atmosphere both in an individual capacity as well as a team member. The position works under the direct supervision of the Fire Chief and the general supervision of the Borough Manager.