FIREFIGHTER I (ROOKIE SCHOOL)

GovernmentJobs.com — Clark County NV; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clark County Fire Department is hiring for Firefighter I (Rookie School), the initial step toward becoming a firefighter. The role includes completing a paid recruit academy and passing the Public Safety Answers examination with a $50 processing fee.

The position involves performing firefighting tasks under supervision, attending classroom instruction, and supporting ventilation, rescue, and salvage operations as part of a dedicated team in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Self-administered assessment measuring verbal reasoning, math, critical thinking, mechanical reasoning and behavioral attributes.
• Successful completion of the Public Safety Answers examination with a $50 fee.
• Paid recruit academy as part of the rookie school program.
• First step toward becoming a Firefighter with structured training.

Responsibilities

• Perform firefighting activities under direct supervision.
• Attend classroom instruction on firefighting techniques, equipment operation and maintenance.
• Respond to fire situations; lay hoses, operate nozzles, climb ladders and use tools.
• Assist firefighters in ventilation, rescue, and salvage operations.

Skills

Verbal reasoning

Math

Critical thinking

Mechanical reasoning

Behavioral attributes

Job description

The Clark County Fire Department is accepting applications for the Firefighter I (Rookie School) position. This position is the first step in becoming a Firefighter and involves successfully passing a paid recruit academy.

Note: There is a cost of $50 to complete the Public Safety Answers' examination process.

HIRING PROCESS:

All candidates will complete the examination process below:

• Assessment – Self-administered test that will measure verbal reasoning, math, critical thinking, mechanical reasoning, and behavioral attributes that typicalIt is not to be assumed that each example listed shall be performed by all employees, nor that any one employee shall perform only the examples listed.
• Performs various fire fighting activity initially working under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter, and attends classroom instruction on the techniques of fire fighting, equipment operation and maintenance and fire inspection and prevention.
• As required, responds to fire situations; lays and connects fire hoses; holds nozzles and directs fog or water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguisher, power driven tools, bars, hooks, and lines.
• Assists firefighters in providing for ventilation of burning structures, removing people from danger, and performing salvage duties.