Firefighter

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All individuals interested in employment as a firefighter with the City

of Pocatello are required to take and score a minimum of 70% on the

Civil Service Exam. The exam, held annually, establishes an eligible

register in rank order of exam scores. The eligible register is then

used to hire new firefighters for the next year (unless the list is

exhausted prior to that date).

• The exam window is January 20January 27, 2026.**Invitations to take
  
  

the exam will be sent in January.

If you plan on taking the exam in the future, we suggest you review the

Entry Level Fire Candidate Study Guide. The City of Pocatello Fire

Department utilizes the services of the*International Public Management

Association for Human Resources*(IPMA-HR) for its entry-level

Firefighter Civil Service examination. Since 1953, IPMA-HR has been

providing high-quality, reliable test products and services to police,

fire, corrections, dispatch, and administrative departments throughout

the United States, Canada, and Europe. Purchase of the guide

is**completely voluntary**. You may order the guide through[Public

Safety

Compass.](https://www.publicsafetycompass.com/product/entry-level-firefighter-online-study-guide/)

#### Job Description {#job-description role="heading" aria-level="3" uw-rm-heading="level"}

Incumbents perform skilled firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical

duties aimed at saving life and property including combating,

extinguishing, and preventing fires, rescue, and emergency medical

techniques and methods. Incumbents are accountable for the protection of

life and property through the timely and effective response to fire and

medical emergencies. Incumbent serves as a member of firefighting and

ambulance crews and operates fire, rescue, and emergency medical

equipment and vehicles. Performs physically demanding tasks in hazardous

and stressful conditions.Work is performed under general supervision and

requires careful judgment.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate

services as required including rescue and fire suppression; emergency

medical services; search and rescue; assist with weather emergencies,

hazmat incident operations, vehicle extrication, wildland fire

suppression, and general public assistance.

Respond to fires as a member of a crew and performs fireground

operations and emergency support activities while wearing protective

ensembles and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Including but

not limited to hose and extinguisher operations, using suppression and

agents, ladder operations, forcible entry, ventilation, search, rescue,

salvage, clean up and overhaul operations to remove hazards and protect

property.

Assists at an operations level in technical rescue emergencies including

high/low angle rescue, trench, confined space, structural collapse, and

surface water rescue.

Assists at an operations level at hazardous material incidents including

spills, leaks, and unknown substances.

Communicates with required internal and external personnel, including

but not limited to appropriate coordination of apparatus, equipment, and

personnel; follows orders as given by superior officers at an emergency

scene; observes, collects, and relays information to officer or crew.

Operates and drives various apparatus and emergency vehicles, and

performs various tasks associated with driving. As acting Engineer:

operates, inspects, cleans, and maintains supplies, materials, and

equipment aboard fire and rescue vehicles.

Perform periodic and daily maintenance of equipment and apparatus at

assigned fire station; including but not limited to checking and

restocking of emergency medical supplies and the performance of routine

housekeeping chores.

Operates as an EMT or Paramedic according to level of licensure.

Maintain overall health and personal wellness (physical, mental and

emotional). Participates in wellness activities, critical incident

stress debriefings and other programming set forth by the department.

Maintains high levels of stamina and endurance to perform duties in

highly stressful, hazardous or life-threatening situations through the

completion of Department mandatory physical fitness programs and

evaluation.

Participates in drills and organized formal classes, scenario-based

training relevant to the position or knowledge, skills, or abilities

desired; conducts special training and demonstrations utilizing training

and leadership skills. Reads internal memos and bulletins to keep

apprised of new department operations and procedures general knowledge

of fire code violations. Maintains familiarity with the city street

network, hydrant system, physical infrastructure, and buildings.

Participates in pre-fire plan activities. Shares knowledge and expertise

with other firefighters, EMTs, and Paramedics

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