Firefighter Recruit

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Firefighter Recruit

Prescott Fire Department

Hiring Range: $17.82 to $22.28

(This is based on a 56-hour workweek schedule)

New employees: the hourly rate starts at the beginning of the pay range.

Pay Grade: 110-S

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Full Pay Range: $17.82 to $26.74

Deadline to Apply: 6/7/2024

Requirements:

This position requires the following minimum requirements:

• 18 years of age at the time of application
• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Arizona State or Nationally Registered Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic.
• A current Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) within the last year (June 7, 2023 - June 7, 2024)
• Successful completion of City of Prescott sponsored recruit academy. Recruits receive full pay and benefits during the academy.

Special Requirements Upon Job Offer:

Selected applicants must pass as a condition of employment:

• Department's approved physical. Must meet NFPA 1582 standards for medical and physical fitness.
• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening
• Public safety specific psychological evaluation

Essential Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Responds to emergency calls and performs emergency medical service by using various equipment and gear for fire suppression and control, searching for and rescuing occupants, ventilating structures, salvaging contents, extinguishing fires, and providing emergency medical services. Responds to non-emergency calls and public service activities.
• Performs other activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment.
• Performs emergency first aid and other emergency aid tasks.
• Participates in regular training, drills, and classes related to all aspects of emergency response and mitigation.
• Participates in all aspects of fire prevention and inspections.
• Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
• Work includes significant public contact, including presenting public education programs in the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Post City Sponsored Academy:

• Knowledge of professional firefighting methods, practices, procedures.
• Knowledge of fire suppression and prevention methods, fire behavior and fire chemistry.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, and practices of hazardous material control/clean-up
• Knowledge of streets, addresses, geographical locations, and water systems throughout the city.
• Knowledge of the use and purpose of a variety of specialized equipment, tools, and apparatus used in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and technical rescue situations.
• Knowledge of principles of fluid hydraulics and maintaining nozzle pressure; proper documentation practices for medical emergency supplies, equipment, and apparatus.
• Knowledge of duties and responsibilities of firefighters on shift.
• Knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and repair of all equipment.
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR and other basic and/or advanced emergency medical care techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of trauma and medical emergencies.
• Knowledge of drug administration and drug calculations.
• Skill in Responding rapidly and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Skill in operating fire apparatus, pumps, and related equipment used in fire suppression operations.
• Skill in applying emergency medical assistance, including CPR and first aid; performing strenuous work under adverse conditions for an extended period.
• Skill in the safe and proper operation of equipment and tools.
• Skill in remaining calm under adverse conditions, making sound judgments concer