Probationary Firefighter/EMT

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**Position Summary**

Under close supervision and guidance, an individual in this position is

expected to become a qualified Firefighter/EMT to provide basic and

advanced life support care, perform fire suppression, fire prevention

and inspection duties to protect life and property, to protect the

community from disaster situations and promote an environment of public

safety within the City of Blackfoots emergency response area. Due to the

emergency nature of this work, the working hours of this position vary

and will include weekends and evenings. This work is performed under the

direct supervision of a Lieutenant or Captain and the indirect

supervision of the Fire Chief; the employee may be assigned other duties

as required.

**Primary Responsibilities**

• Respond to fire alarms, participate and assist in emergency and
  
  

non-emergency operations as may be required, relating to fire and

emergency medical situations that may involve, hazardous materials,

confined spaces rescue, extrication and technical rescues including

high angle, below grade, swift water, trench and collapse rescues;

and other related services;

• Provide emergency medical treatment to injured persons, involving
  
  

the application of modern EMS techniques, advanced first aid at

medical emergencies, and other related situations;

• Acquire and retain a thorough knowledge of the response area,
  
  

including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and

related items;

• Operate all types of firefighting vehicles and rescue equipment,
  
  

emergency medical response, rescue and extrication, such as portable

fire extinguishers, power tools, hand tools, forcible entry tools

and related equipment;

• Clean and inspect equipment and apparatus as required, to ensure
  
  

proper operation, and reports any needed maintenance to a superior

officer;

• Keep fire station, equipment, and grounds in a clean and orderly
  
  

condition;

• Participate in training activities and instruction sessions;
• Perform various public safety education programs, fire prevention
  
  

demonstrations and related events;

• Enter inspection and training calls into the records management
  
  

system(s);

• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with, and
  
  

maintain current knowledge of, Departmental, City, County, State,

Federal and other applicable policies, procedures, standards and

safety practices;

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned;
  
  

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### Special Knowledge

• Must maintain knowledge of current firefighting tactics and
  
  

strategies for all types of fire such as wild-land, commercial,

residential, airport, flammable and combustible liquids, vehicle,

etc.;

• Must maintain knowledge and skill with firefighting vehicles and
  
  

emergency response vehicles and related equipment;

• Must maintain knowledge of Uniform Fire Code for inspection
  
  

purposes;

• Must obtain and maintain a Firefighter 1 Certification within one
  
  

year of hire date;

• Must pass all pre and post-employment written and physical
  
  

examinations and standards;

• Must possess basic mathematical and science principles related to
  
  

the core functions of the position

**Experience, Skills & Qualifications**

• High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho Drivers License
• Demonstrated ability to work within a command structure requiring
  
  

strict adherence to following orders, rapidly comprehend both oral

and written instructions and apply available knowledge and

guidelines to varied operational requirements;

• Demonstrated speed to competency when learning and utilizing
  
  

e erging technology, electronic and manual equipment;

• Demonstrate a high level of technical competency utilizing emergency
  
  

response records systems, communications equipment, computer fire

applications, and incident reporting procedures;

• Possess a positive attitude and an innovative, creative, flexible
  
  

and versatile approach to work; demonstrated high level of

integrity;

• Demonstrated ability to perform a variety of duties, with accuracy
  
  

and speed, under a high level of stress and the pressure of time

sensitive deadlines;

• Demonstrated good judgment skills when responding to emergency
  
  

situations;

• Demonstrated ability to perform and maintain a calm, professional
  
  

demeanor when involved in emergency situations where there is a

recognition of the threat to life and property;

• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both
  
  

orally and in writing;

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with
  
  

a wide range of co-workers as well as the public, under extremely

stressful situations;

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides
  
  

the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

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