Fire Fighter Recruit

City of Burbank•Burbank, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, to graduate from a City sponsored Firefighter recruit academy with demonstrated abilities to respond to alarms and to protect life and property; to participate in fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical training; and station, apparatus, and equipment maintenance; and to do related work as required. Essential Functions While in the academy, learns to: respond to alarms and assist in fire suppression, including lifesaving and rescue; perform salvage operations; assists in maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment; maintains fire station and grounds; make required fire prevention inspections; participates in required training programs; performs minor fire hydrant maintenance; participates in preparing exhibits and giving demonstrations for fire prevention and public education purposes; respond and assist in medical emergencies; drives on City business.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
Must maintain the physical endurance, muscular strength, and agility to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of Fire Fighter, specifically including but not limited to stooping, lifting and/or carrying heavy objects, running, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, pulling heavy hoses, wearing heavy equipment, and crawling
Must agree not to use tobacco on or off duty for as long as employed by the City of Burbank Fire Department
Employees in this classification, who are required by applicable laws and regulations to have respiratory protection, shall comply with the American National Standards Institute’s requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment
A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent and State of California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate at time of appointment
Must be able to obtain a valid California Class “C” driver’s license with the applicable endorsement(s) required by the California Vehicle Code within three years of appointment to Fire Fighter

Nice To Haves

A valid State of California Paramedic License

Responsibilities

Respond to alarms and assist in fire suppression, including lifesaving and rescue
Perform salvage operations
Assist in maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment
Maintain fire station and grounds
Make required fire prevention inspections
Participate in required training programs
Perform minor fire hydrant maintenance
Participate in preparing exhibits and giving demonstrations for fire prevention and public education purposes
Respond and assist in medical emergencies
Drive on City business