Firefighter

City of Porterville; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Porterville is seeking a Firefighter (Entry Level and Lateral). Under general supervision, you will respond to life and property protection emergencies, participate in fire suppression, prevention, station and equipment maintenance, and training activities.

Special requirements: valid CA Driver’s License, EMT Certification, and Firefighter I certification or Academy completion; incumbents must reside within specified counties and pass the selection process.

Qualifications

• Eligible applicants must be certified by the California State Board of Fire Services as a Firefighter I or have successfully completed an approved Firefighter I Academy and be eligible for a Firefighter I Certification at the time of appointment.
• Knowledge of basic fire behavior, suppression techniques, basic life support, safety precautions and building construction maintenance.
• Ability to operate firefighting equipment, communicate effectively, work under stress and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire emergencies and operate firefighting, control and rescue equipment.
• Render emergency medical aid and CPR to the sick and injured.
• Inspect and service firefighting equipment; maintain station and hydrant systems.
• Attend training, drills and physical fitness programs.
• Inspect buildings for fire prevention and fire code enforcement.
• Assist with programs such as weed abatement, arson investigation and public information.
• Participate in public education programs and represent the department at functions.

Skills

Fire behavior knowledge

Emergency medical care

Safety procedures

Communication

Decision making under stress

Education

Firefighter I certification

Firefighter I Academy completion

Job description

CITY OF PORTERVILLEINVITES APPLICATIONS FOR

FIREFIGHTER (Entry Level and Lateral)SALARY: $5,323 - $6,496/monthDEFINITION: Under general supervision, responds to life and property protection emergencies

including fire, medical, vehicular accident, hazardous materials incidents, rescue efforts and other emergency calls; participates in fire suppression and prevention, station and equipment maintenance, and training activities; and performs relatedduties as required.

SPECIALREQUIREMENTS: All candidates must possess and maintain a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License AND a current EMT Certification Card at time of appointment andthroughout employment.

All full-time Fire Department personnel must reside within Tulare, Kern, Kings and Fresno counties. (Newly appointed personnel must abide by the department orderwithin four months after appointment as part of their conditional offer.)

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience:

Eligible applicants must be certified by the California State Board of Fire Services as a Firefighter I or have successfully completed an approved Firefighter IAcademy and be eligible for a Firefighter I Certification at the time ofappointment.

Knowledge of:Basic fire behavior and suppression techniques; universal fire vocabulary and expressive techniques; emergency medical care and basic life support techniques;basic mechanical and building construction maintenance principles; universal safety precautions when providing medical attention; safety inspection procedures; and the proper handling and disposal of toxic/hazardous materials.

Ability to:Operate all fire, emergency and telecommunication equipment and apparatus; puton and work in safety gear and equipment; administer medical care and life support procedures; identify and solve problems; think and act quickly in emergencysituations; communicate effectively with individuals of all ages, in various emotional states, from different socioeconomic backgrounds, and in a variety of mentalconditions; rapidly shift among communication styles to control situations involving irate and emotionally distraught persons; communicate in person and by any form of communication device; understand and follow directions; retain sense of direction in total darkness, respond and make decisions under stress; recall and recordobservations and actions taken; comprehend reading materials; use a computer toenter and retrieve information; and establish and maintain effective working

relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates, and the general public.

REPRESENTATIVEDUTIES

• Responds to fire emergencies; operates various firefighting, control and rescue equipment; performs fire ground operations; and responds to and participates in emergency situations involving toxic/hazardous materials.
• Renders emergency medical aid and CPR to the sick and injured in fire and other emergency situations.
• Inspects, cleans and services firefighting equipment and apparatus; maintains clean and orderly conditions in and about the fire station; and tests and maintains hydrant systems.
• Attend and participates in training activities, practice drills and physical fitness programs.
• Conducts inspections of public and commercial buildings for fire prevention, target hazard identification and review and fire code enforcement.
• Assists with programs such as weed abatement, arson investigation, public information programs, staff development, pre-fire planning, and maintaining pertinent maps, assists in various City operations by performing assigned tasks.
• Participates in public education programs; makes presentations to schools, service clubs or other public gatherings on fire and burn prevention; represent the department at public functions to promote fire and burn prevention by the general public.

SELECTIONPROCESS

Screening will consist of a competitive assessment of relevant education, certification, training and work experience to be followed by a physical agility test which will rank the physical fitness of candidates and the top candidates willadvance to an interview before an Oral Board. Applicants will receive electronicnotification regarding the results of the recruitment process up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement, and the decision of the screening committeeis final. Those candidates who are determined eligible for appointment to theposition will be placed on the City’s Certified Eligibility List. The City reserves the right to alter the testing process, as needed, without notice.

SPECIALCONDITION

Prospective employees will be required to undergo a thorough background investigation which will include a medical, psychological and drug/alcoholscreening.

The City of Porterville is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you believe you need accommodationunder the ADA in the testing process for any position for which you intend to apply, please contact the Human Resources Division at [phone] to request suchaccommodation. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,

religion, creed, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or medical condition, Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS/HIV) or AIDS related conditions, politicalaffiliation, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or domestic partner status, gender identity, parental status, veteran status, height, weight, or any other basis protected by law.

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• CITY OF PORTERVILLE