Fire Cadet (Part-Time)

City of Hartford•Ct 06103, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs a variety of support functions in the day-to-day operations of the Fire Department while preparing to become a Firefighter candidate. Assists and supports any division of the Department, including but not limited to, Administration, Fire Marshal's Office, and the Fire Academy. Maintains Fire Department facilities and grounds. Delivers equipment and assists with special events and community functions; picks up and delivers supplies and runs departmental errands. Assists Training Division personnel with rehabilitation efforts and incident support; assists Special Services Unit personnel with relocation of fire victims. Assists with training classes and drills; prepares visual aids; assists or prepares power point presentations, video and audio productions; videotapes fire classes and other training; and assists with public education presentations. Performs data entry into computer terminal and verifies accuracy of input; operates a variety of office equipment; updates and maintains files; operates a two-way radio; and answers phones and greets the public. This class is designed to develop future firefighter candidates. This is a part-time, non-union position and incumbents work a maximum of twenty-eight (28) hours per week.

Requirements

Must be between the ages of 16 (before the closing date of June 09, 2026) and 24.
Graduation from high school or GED program or enrolled and attending a high school or GED program.
Must possess a Valid Connecticut Driver's License or the ability to obtain within one year of employment.
Must be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.
Must pass the CPAT.
Must pass a physical examination administered by a City physician.
Must pass a drug and alcohol screening.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Fire Explorers’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists and supports any division of the Department, including but not limited to, Administration, Fire Marshal's Office, and the Fire Academy.
Maintains Fire Department facilities and grounds.
Delivers equipment and assists with special events and community functions; picks up and delivers supplies and runs departmental errands.
Assists Training Division personnel with rehabilitation efforts and incident support.
Assists Special Services Unit personnel with relocation of fire victims.
Assists with training classes and drills.
Prepares visual aids.
Assists or prepares power point presentations, video and audio productions.
Videotapes fire classes and other training.
Assists with public education presentations.
Performs data entry into computer terminal and verifies accuracy of input.
Operates a variety of office equipment.
Updates and maintains files.
Operates a two-way radio.
Answers phones and greets the public.