Firefighter (Emergency Medical Technician Trainee)

Firefighter (Emergency Medical Technician Trainee)
Fire Rescue Division

Pay grade: FT2
Pay rate: $16.54/ hour

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Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life Insurance

• FRS Retirement

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Education Incentives

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Wellness Incentives

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Free Employee Gym

• Free Employee Health Clinic

*** This position is covered by a collective bargaining  agreement ***

**This position may require a physical ability/agility test**

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTION

This is responsible technical and skilled work in firefighting and attending emergency medical technician (EMT) training including the preservation of life and protection of property against fire and related hazards in rendering out of hospital life support functions, other emergency care and rescue services. Duties include the operation and maintenance of Fire Rescue Division vehicles and equipment.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property through firefighting and rescue operations, usually under close supervision. Employees of this class are also required to learn and participate in the operation of firefighting equipment and apparatus. Although firefighting and emergency rescue, including the administration of emergency medical treatment, are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, a major portion of time is spent on pre-fire surveys; training, studying methods, techniques and organization of firefighting and on routine duties in the care and maintenance of Fire Rescue’s property and equipment. Work involves an element of personal danger and requires working on extended shifts. Work is usually performed in accordance with explicit instructions and well-defined procedures; however, satisfactory performance of the work requires initiative and a thorough individual understanding of the methods, equipment and principles of firefighting, fire prevention, and rescue and e