Firefighter Trainee

Class Code:
2203

MURRAY, CITY OF (KY)
Revision Date: December 27, 2023

SALARY RANGE

$11.1486 per hour

DESCRIPTION:

CITY OF MURRAY

CLASS SPECIFICATION

Class Title: Firefighter (Trainee)

Pay Grade: Grade 22

Department: Fire

Supervisor: Company Officer

Supervises: None

Class Characteristics: Under general supervision, performs fire suppression, rescue activities, public education activities; performs routine fire station and equipment maintenance duties, participates in training activities; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Essential:

• Responds to fire, accident, medical, rescue, civil defense, hazardous material emergencies, medical emergencies, and natural disaster calls to prevent or extinguish fires, rescue victims and assist those in need.
• Rescues victims in life threatening situations; climbs ladders, ropes, stairs, hills, etc., using various equipment to gain access to and rescue victims.
• Drives vehicle to scene; operate equipment.
• Lays and connects hoses; directs water stream to control or extinguish fires and protect exposures.
• Provides emergency medical care.
• Assists in the maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans hoses, tools and other equipment.
• Performs general station and other equipment maintenance; makes minor equipment repairs, sweeps and mops floors, washes windows, cleans furniture and facilities, paints buildings, etc.
• Assists with preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Attends training classes.
• Performs public relations as requested.

Non-Essential: None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED); no previous work experience requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, modern firefighting principles, methods and techniques used in fire suppression, prevention, rescue, emergency medical care and hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the operation and maintenance requirements of fire vehicles, firefighting and rescue equipment, and related apparatus.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the federal, state and local laws and ordinances, including National Fire Protection Association codes and standards, pertaining to fire prevention, suppression, rescue and hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the geography of the City, including the location of streets and roads, fire hydrants, and the location and interior plans of major buildings.

Abilities:

• Ability to respond and act quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency and hazardous situations.
• Ability to accept lines of authority, and to respond to orders without question in emergency situations.
• Ability to perform minor mechanical work on fire vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to complete required forms and maintain records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other emergency service organizations, city officers and employees, and the general public.
• Physical strength and agility to perform firefighting duties for extended periods of time, often under adverse weather conditions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Instructions: Somewhat general; many aspects of work are covered specifically, but must also use some of own judgment.

Processes: Must occasionally consider different courses of action, or deviate from standard operating procedures, to get the job done.

Review of Work: Work is monitored in progress, and certain fires and other operations are reviewed immediately following suppression or completion.

Analytical Requirements: Assignments frequently involve decisions based on a wide knowledge of many factors where application of advanced or technical concepts are predominantly required.

Physical Requirements of the Job: Work involves sitting, standing, stooping, walking; extreme physical demands at scene of emergencies for long periods of time; lifting heavy objects (more than 100 pounds); exposed to extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time; exposed to high places, confined spaces, noise, machinery and its moving parts, fumes, chemicals and toxic substances must have excellent hearing and vision; must be able to wear a respirator.

Tools, Equipment and Vehicles Used: All departmental fire and rescue equipment, vehicles and tools; normal office equipment.

Contacts: Public and internal contacts are requirements of the job.

Confidential Information: Routinely exposed to confidential information.

Mental Effort: Moderate.

Interruptions: Frequent.

Special Licensing Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Availability: Must be able to work 24-hour shifts; must be able to respond to calls at all hours; must be able to attend departmental meetings and training programs. Must be available to work all days of the week.

Certification Requirements: Must successfully complete state firefighter certification training during first year of employment; must successfully complete required annual continuing education training. Possession of Emergency Medical Technician certification preferred, but not required. Must achieve IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, and Hazardous Material Operations certification within the first year.

Additional Requirements: See KRS Chapter 95 for additional requirements.

Overtime Provision: Non-exempt.

DISCLAIMER AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

DISCLAIMER:

This class specification does not constitute a contract between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the class change.

The functions listed above are illustrative only, and are not intended to cover all of the job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements of duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the class if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the class.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I have read and understand the class specification for Fire Fighter (Trainee).

I understand that, with proper training and supervision, I will be required to perform all of the essential functions of the class unassisted and without delay.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,102.54 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Rotating shift

Work Location: In person