Firefighter Trainee: EMT-Ready to Rescue & Learn

City of Bakersfield; California (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bakersfield is recruiting a Firefighter Trainee to join the Fire Department and begin training in fire suppression, EMS and rescue operations. The position is non-sworn trainee and the incumbent attends the department’s recruit academy under supervision to learn the department’s functions and perform related duties.

Upon successful academy completion, candidates may advance to Firefighter - Suppression with salary steps.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; AND
• At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Attend the department’s recruit academy and receive training on emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials, and the various phases of fire prevention and suppression; learns the functions performed by the fire department; and performs other work as required.
• For full job descriptions: Firefighter Trainee & Firefighter.

Job description

City of Bakersfield is recruiting a Firefighter Trainee to join the Fire Department and begin training in fire suppression, EMS and rescue operations. The position is non-sworn trainee and the incumbent attends the department’s recruit academy under supervision to learn the department’s functions and perform related duties.

Upon successful academy completion, candidates may advance to Firefighter - Suppression with salary steps.