Basic Firefighter Academy

VERNON COLLEGE; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Texas is offering the Basic Firefighter Academy. Candidates must be high school graduates or equivalent, possess a valid driver’s license, and be free from any serious legal charges. The program covers essential skills such as using firefighting equipment and responding to emergencies. Successful trainees will acquire valuable knowledge in fire science and safety techniques, preparing them for a career in firefighting and emergency rescue.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Cannot be under indictment for any criminal or civil offense.
• No felony convictions.
• No DWI, DUID, or reckless driving convictions in the past 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection and rescue services.
• Conduct hazardous materials response.
• Investigate fire scenes and provide public education.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Basic Firefighter Academy

Must be a High School Graduate (or equivalent), or have a letter of expectation of graduation from a High School counselor.

Valid Driver's License (or ID).

Must not be under indictment for any criminal or civil offense or have a felony conviction.

Must not have DWI, DUID or reckless driving convictions with the past 10 years.

Phone: [phone] ext. 3214

What is the Basic Firefighter Academy?

An excellent firefighter is a responsible and brave professional who is well-trained in dealing with emergencies and enduring difficult situations. Calmness, patience, good communication skills, and compassionate personality are all traits of a firefighter. Firefighters provide fire protection, rescue, and emergency services, hazardous materials response, investigate scenes, provide public education, and commercial fire safety inspections.

What Will I Learn?

• Identify and understand the safety and orientation of the fire service.
• Utilization, care, and maintenance of self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Donning, doffing, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Proficiency in fire behavior recognition.
• Proficiency in the use of water supplies.
• Proficiency in the use of ropes, knots, and hitches.
• Proficiency in the use of ladders and hoses.
• Proficiency in the use of portable extinguishers.
• Application of proper rescue technique.
• Demonstrate efficiency in and identify the use of Fire Streams.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of Fire Protection Systems.
• Recognize and demonstrate Hazardous Materials mitigation skills.