1 Probationary Firefighter Job in Baltimore, MD
Baltimore County, MD is Hiring a Probationary Firefighter Near Baltimore, MD
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
*** The Public Safety Self-Assessment is required for this position. ***
Examples of Duties
Under close supervision, receives Fire-Rescue Academy and on-the-job training in fire suppression, fire prevention/education, emergency medical care, emergency rescue, driving/operating department vehicles, and other related departmental functions.
- Attends and successfully completes the Fire-Rescue Academy
- Gains knowledge and skills necessary to respond to alarms, perform general firefighting, fire suppression, and rescue operations
- Gains knowledge and skills in administering basic life support to sick or injured persons
- Interacts with members of the general public
- Becomes familiar and complies with department rules, regulations, and procedures
- Learns geography of response district
- Hears alarm and prepares for appropriate response
- Drives/operates or rides safely in department vehicles
- Understands, acknowledges, and complies with verbal and visual orders
- Removes or leads persons from buildings or hazardous situations
- Carries and/or drags hoses, ladders, and other equipment.
- Performs checks and maintains apparatus and associated equipment
- Assists in the saving of lives, property, and extinguishing fires
- Operates firefighting and rescue equipment
- Participates in drills and other training activities
- Performs basic patient assessment and obtains vital signs
- Provides basic life support appropriate to patient's condition
- Performs CPR and rescue breathing
- Verbally communicates information regarding patient's condition to other medical staff
- Handles or lifts patients
- Drives/operates departmental vehicles
- Prepares and maintains logs and reports
- Assists in the maintenance of grounds, buildings, fire hydrants, and equipment
- Checks and responds to e-mails and other correspondence as necessary
- May perform clerical functions and other related duties as required
- Participates in specialized training courses and drills
Qualifications
Training and Experience
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
To apply for this position, you MUST meet the following requirements
1. Have a high school diploma, GED, or state accredited equivalent
2. Be at least 18 years old at the time of application
3. Have a valid non-provisional driver's license at the time of application
4. Have less than 4 points on driving record
In order to be hired as a Probationary Firefighter, you MUST
1. Pass the written examination
2. Pass the physical ability examination
3. Pass the oral interview(s)
4. Complete a comprehensive background investigation
5. Pass a psychological examination, physical, and medical; including a drug test
6. Abstain from the use of tobacco products during for the duration of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
- Knowledge of the English language
- Knowledge of arithmetic
- Basic knowledge of mechanical functions
- Basic knowledge of computers
- Ability to learn and apply the principles and practices of fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical care and rescue operations
- Ability to learn and follow County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and operating procedures
- Ability to perform fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical care and emergency rescue activities
- Ability to perform physically strenuous work such as lifting, carrying, and dragging ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment
- Ability to maintain good physical strength and conditioning.
- Ability to operate a medic unit and other departmental apparatus in emergency and non-emergency conditions
- Ability to act calmly and decisively in emergency situations
- Ability to operate departmental vehicles, apparatus, and equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to perform all duties while wearing personal protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus, in potentially hazardous environments
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical care and emergency rescue operations
- Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and operating procedures
- Knowledge of the types, causes, character, and behavior of fires
- Skill in performing fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical care and emergency rescue activities
- Skill in performing physically strenuous work such as lifting, carrying, and dragging ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment
- Skill in the operation of a medic unit and other departmental vehicles, apparatus, and equipment
- Skill in the preparation and maintenance of logs and reports
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Character Requirements
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and a drug test.
Physical Requirements
Persons appointed to this classification must be able to safely perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. This includes the ability to perform duties when wearing essential personal protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus. After accepting an appointment to a position within this classification, candidates will be required to pass a physical examination.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a Firefighter II certificate and possession of a Maryland Emergency Medical Technician certificate are required upon completion of Fire-Rescue Academy training.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-provisional, non-commercial, Class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of application in addition to a high school diploma, GED, or state accredited equivalent.
TESTING PROCESS
Written Examination
Applicants who meet the required job qualifications will schedule the written exam with a voucher code from Baltimore County.
You will receive notification of your test results at the email address you provided on your application.
PLEASE NOTE: After prospective Baltimore County Probationary Fire Fighters submits an application and are determined to be eligible, a confirmation email will be sent with instructions on how to request a voucher code for testing costs. The voucher code should be redeemed within 30 days of being issued. If the voucher codes are not used within 30 days of being issued, candidates must notify Baltimore County as soon as possible to avoid potential fees. No refunds will be given to candidates who do not follow this process. Additional information will be provided to candidates upon request if a physical testing site is required to take the exam.
Physical Ability Test
Applicants who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in the physical ability testing. You will be contacted about the physical ability test date, time, and location by the Fire Department.
The Fire Department will hold practice sessions prior to the physical ability testing to help familiarize you with each station and the physical activity involved. Practice session dates and times will be e-mailed to applicants who pass the written exam.
The Fire Academy
Recruit school is an intense, physically and mentally challenging program which provides a solid foundation in fire suppression and emergency medical services skills based upon nationally accepted standards. Strict academic and performance standards must be met in order to graduate.
Click here to learn more about the academy.
Medical Examination and Comprehensive Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, psychological evaluation, stress test, and drug screen, and a comprehensive background investigation, which includes but is not limited to a criminal background check, driver's license check, and fingerprinting.
Conditions of Employment
Employees in this classification may be assigned to work on either a rotating or fixed shift basis, which will include nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and maybe required to work overtime with little or no notice.
Employees must maintain required licenses and certifications throughout their employment.
Employees hired into this classification are required to abstain from the use of tobacco products throughout their employment.
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
*** The Public Safety Self-Assessment is required for this position. ***
Examples of Duties
Under close supervision, receives Fire-Rescue Academy and on-the-job training in fire suppression, fire prevention/education, emergency medical care, emergency rescue, driving/operating department vehicles, and other related departmental functions.
- Attends and successfully completes the Fire-Rescue Academy
- Gains knowledge and skills necessary to respond to alarms, perform general firefighting, fire suppression, and rescue operations
- Gains knowledge and skills in administering basic life support to sick or injured persons
- Interacts with members of the general public
- Becomes familiar and complies with department rules, regulations, and procedures
- Learns geography of response district
- Hears alarm and prepares for appropriate response
- Drives/operates or rides safely in department vehicles
- Understands, acknowledges, and complies with verbal and visual orders
- Removes or leads persons from buildings or hazardous situations
- Carries and/or drags hoses, ladders, and other equipment.
- Performs checks and maintains apparatus and associated equipment
- Assists in the saving of lives, property, and extinguishing fires
- Operates firefighting and rescue equipment
- Participates in drills and other training activities
- Performs basic patient assessment and obtains vital signs
- Provides basic life support appropriate to patient's condition
- Performs CPR and rescue breathing
- Verbally communicates information regarding patient's condition to other medical staff
- Handles or lifts patients
- Drives/operates departmental vehicles
- Prepares and maintains logs and reports
- Assists in the maintenance of grounds, buildings, fire hydrants, and equipment
- Checks and responds to e-mails and other correspondence as necessary
- May perform clerical functions and other related duties as required
- Participates in specialized training courses and drills
Qualifications
Training and Experience
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
To apply for this position, you MUST meet the following requirements
1. Have a high school diploma, GED, or state accredited equivalent
2. Be at least 18 years old at the time of application
3. Have a valid non-provisional driver's license at the time of application
4. Have less than 4 points on driving record
In order to be hired as a Probationary Firefighter, you MUST
1. Pass the written examination
2. Pass the physical ability examination
3. Pass the oral interview(s)
4. Complete a comprehensive background investigation
5. Pass a psychological examination, physical, and medical; including a drug test
6. Abstain from the use of tobacco products during for the duration of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
- Knowledge of the English language
- Knowledge of arithmetic
- Basic knowledge of mechanical functions
- Basic knowledge of computers
- Ability to learn and apply the principles and practices of fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical care and rescue operations
- Ability to learn and follow County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and operating procedures
- Ability to perform fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical care and emergency rescue activities
- Ability to perform physically strenuous work such as lifting, carrying, and dragging ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment
- Ability to maintain good physical strength and conditioning.
- Ability to operate a medic unit and other departmental apparatus in emergency and non-emergency conditions
- Ability to act calmly and decisively in emergency situations
- Ability to operate departmental vehicles, apparatus, and equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to perform all duties while wearing personal protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus, in potentially hazardous environments
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical care and emergency rescue operations
- Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and operating procedures
- Knowledge of the types, causes, character, and behavior of fires
- Skill in performing fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical care and emergency rescue activities
- Skill in performing physically strenuous work such as lifting, carrying, and dragging ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment
- Skill in the operation of a medic unit and other departmental vehicles, apparatus, and equipment
- Skill in the preparation and maintenance of logs and reports
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Character Requirements
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and a drug test.
Physical Requirements
Persons appointed to this classification must be able to safely perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. This includes the ability to perform duties when wearing essential personal protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus. After accepting an appointment to a position within this classification, candidates will be required to pass a physical examination.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a Firefighter II certificate and possession of a Maryland Emergency Medical Technician certificate are required upon completion of Fire-Rescue Academy training.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-provisional, non-commercial, Class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of application in addition to a high school diploma, GED, or state accredited equivalent.
TESTING PROCESS
Written Examination
Applicants who meet the required job qualifications will schedule the written exam with a voucher code from Baltimore County.
You will receive notification of your test results at the email address you provided on your application.
PLEASE NOTE: After prospective Baltimore County Probationary Fire Fighters submits an application and are determined to be eligible, a confirmation email will be sent with instructions on how to request a voucher code for testing costs. The voucher code should be redeemed within 30 days of being issued. If the voucher codes are not used within 30 days of being issued, candidates must notify Baltimore County as soon as possible to avoid potential fees. No refunds will be given to candidates who do not follow this process. Additional information will be provided to candidates upon request if a physical testing site is required to take the exam.
Physical Ability Test
Applicants who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in the physical ability testing. You will be contacted about the physical ability test date, time, and location by the Fire Department.
The Fire Department will hold practice sessions prior to the physical ability testing to help familiarize you with each station and the physical activity involved. Practice session dates and times will be e-mailed to applicants who pass the written exam.
The Fire Academy
Recruit school is an intense, physically and mentally challenging program which provides a solid foundation in fire suppression and emergency medical services skills based upon nationally accepted standards. Strict academic and performance standards must be met in order to graduate.
Click here to learn more about the academy.
Medical Examination and Comprehensive Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, psychological evaluation, stress test, and drug screen, and a comprehensive background investigation, which includes but is not limited to a criminal background check, driver's license check, and fingerprinting.
Conditions of Employment
Employees in this classification may be assigned to work on either a rotating or fixed shift basis, which will include nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and maybe required to work overtime with little or no notice.
Employees must maintain required licenses and certifications throughout their employment.
Employees hired into this classification are required to abstain from the use of tobacco products throughout their employment.
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Salary
Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
Job Summary
Full Time
$53k-72k (estimate)
04/05/2024
06/03/2024
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