Firefighter Trainee

Montgomerypersonnel; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Montgomery Personnel in Montgomery, Alabama is seeking Firefighter Trainees to join the Montgomery Fire Rescue. Trainees will undergo physical and academic training at the Recruit School and must adhere to strict fitness and appearance guidelines. Candidates must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED, and meet moral character standards. The role includes completing 22 weeks of training to obtain Firefighter I/II certification and EMT-I license. Competitive benefits are provided including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age at time of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must comply with MFR's tattoo policy.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Montgomery Fire Rescue's Recruit School.
• Assist in normal firefighter duties under supervision.
• Complete approximately 22 weeks of Montgomery Fire Rescue Academy training.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT-I state license

Job description

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi‑step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations

Nature of Work

Upon hire, new employees are appointed provisionally as Firefighter Trainees and will begin the Montgomery Fire Rescue's (MFR) Recruit School. During Recruit School, trainees must complete physical and coursework requirements and follow all applicable rules and regulations. They must adhere to strict rules on physical fitness, dress code and appearance, including strict hair and shaving guidelines set by the Montgomery Fire Academy. Trainees will also assist the department in normal firefighter duties under close supervision during training. Upon completion, they will be appointed to the Firefighter classification and serve a six‑month probationary period before becoming permanent employees. All work is performed under the direct supervision of a station or training division lieutenant or captain.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age at time of employment.
• Must possess a high‑school diploma accredited by an agency recognized by the Alabama State Board of Education, or a GED certificate (or a passing GPA from an S.A.C.S. accredited college or university can substitute). Internet colleges or trade school coursework do not substitute.
• Must be of good moral character and have no convictions of a misdemeanor or felony involving violence, force, or moral turpitude.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, or the ability to obtain a valid Alabama driver’s license prior to employment.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug test (submission of hair, fingernail and/or urine samples).
• Must pass the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 medical exam.
• Must pass the Physical Agility Test (CPAT) and complete a 1‑mile run in under 11.5 minutes, 25 push‑ups within 1 minute, 25 sit‑ups within 1 minute.
• Must comply with MFR’s tattoo policy (no tattoos visible past the wrist or above the collar of a T‑shirt).
• Must complete approximately 22 weeks of Montgomery Fire Rescue Academy training including Firefighter I/II certification.
• Must obtain an EMT‑I state license within six months of becoming a certified firefighter.
• Must be willing to work job assignment schedules, including 24/48‑hour shifts or 0730–1630 hour shifts.
• Must be available to respond to emergency incidents while off duty when called upon.
• Firefighters may not smoke tobacco products or use smokeless tobacco at any time, on or off duty.

Benefits

Employees receive a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or other non‑merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

Request for Accommodation

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which they require to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA.

I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification

Prior to employment, the employee must provide documentation of identity and employment eligibility to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.