Probationary Firefighter

Baltimore County, MD; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government is seeking Probationary Firefighters to join the Fire Department. Under supervision, recruits receive Fire-Rescue Academy training, on-the-job instruction, and begin basic life support and firefighting duties.

Promotion and reclassification may require documentation of duties and dates. Applicants must submit required documents, including high school diploma or GED, and driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires possession of a high school diploma or equivalent at appointment.
• High school seniors and GED candidates on track to graduate may apply.
• Documents listed in the application are required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient assessment and vital signs.
• Attend and complete the Fire-Rescue Academy.
• Respond to alarms and perform firefighting, fire suppression and rescue operations.
• Administer basic life support to sick or injured.
• Drive or ride departmental vehicles and operate equipment.
• Prepare and maintain logs and reports.

Skills

High school diploma / GED required

Basic life support

CPR

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Schedule V, Grade 8F, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Fire Department.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST submit your high school diploma, or GED or college transcripts and driver’s license. Copies in lieu of original documents are acceptable.

Note: Applications will not be processed until all documentation has been received.

Make sure to read about the testing process outlined in the "QUALIFICATIONS" section of this job posting.

The Public Safety Self-Assessment is required for this position

Application Process

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the information listed below.

Applicants will automatically receive a system-generated email confirmation when their applications have been successfully submitted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your application, you may email them to [e-mail] or deliver them in person to the Office of Human Resources at the address below.

ATTN: Probationary Firefighter

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, MD 21204

[e-mail] (Scan/email) 410-887-3135 (Phone)

Under close supervision, receives Fire-Rescue Academy and on-the-job training in fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical care, emergency rescue, drives a medic unit, and provides basic life support to sick or injured persons, and other related departmental functions.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Performs basic patient assessment and takes appropriate vital signs
• Performs pulmonary and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Attends and successfully completes the Fire-Rescue Academy.
• Gains knowledge and skill necessary to respond to alarms, to perform general firefighting, fire extinguishing, and rescue operations, and to maintain apparatus and equipment.
• Gains knowledge and skills in administering basic life support to sick or injured persons.
• Follows Department rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Learns geography of district.
• Hears alarm and prepares for appropriate response.
• Drives or rides safely in vehicle.
• Understands visual and spoken orders and takes appropriate action.
• Removes or leads persons from buildings or hazardous situations.
• Carries or drags hoses, ladders, and other equipment.
• Tests and maintains apparatus and associated equipment.
• Assists in the saving of lives and property and in extinguishing fires.
• Operates firefighting and rescue equipment.
• Participates in drills and other training activities.
• Performs basic patient assessment and takes vital signs.
• Provides basic life support appropriate to patient's condition.
• Perform CPR and rescue breathing.
• Verbally communicates information regarding patient's condition to other medical staff.
• Handles or lifts patients.
• Drives departmental vehicles.
• Prepares and maintains logs and reports.

Examples of Other Duties

• Assists in maintenance of grounds, buildings, fire hydrants, and quarters.
• May perform clerical functions and other related duties as required.
• Participates in specialized training courses and drills.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Training and Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent at appointment. High school seniors and GED candidates on track to graduate may