Fire Fighter Trainee

County of Kauai•Napi Headquarters, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves in a trainee capacity, receiving on-and-off the job training to learn the theories, techniques and methods used in firefighting tasks under immediate supervision; and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and two (2) years of general work experience.
Qualifying General Work Experience: Any work experience which may involve the basic skills: reading, writing, computation and communication.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent).
Prior to completion of probation candidate must possess the following certificates: First Responder Certificate or higher; American Heart Association Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate; and United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Aquatic Rescue Response Team (ARRT) Certificate.
Must be able to perform the following: 100-yard pool swim within 2 minutes 5 seconds.
Must be able to perform the following: Dive and retrieve a 5 lb. weight within 45 seconds after swimming the 100-yard pool swim.
Must be able to perform the following: 10 flights of stair climb carrying a hose bundle, approximately 50 lbs., within 25 seconds.
Must be able to perform the following: Aerial ladder climb (No time limit).
Must be able to perform the following: Endurance event, one mile run within 8 minutes.
Must be able to perform the following: Fire attack and rescue obstacle course event within 2 minutes 30 seconds.

Nice To Haves

These certificates must be maintained on a current basis thereafter.

Responsibilities

Attends training sessions and participates in informal discussions, on-the-job training, practice drills and demonstrations concerning firefighting, rescue and first aid procedures and techniques.
Studies firefighting manuals, departmental policies, procedures, fire codes, rules and regulations.
Participates in tours of fire districts to study and become familiar with the location of streets, building, hydrants, water resources, standpipe connections, sprinkler connections and fire escapes.
Participates in conducting fire company inspections.
Assists in the performance of a variety of firefighting and rescue work.
Performs salvage and clean-up work when fire is under control such as removing debris, loose beams, floorings, excess water and furnishings from the buildings.
Reloads hoses, ladders, and other firefighting and rescue tools and devices for return to station.
Washes, polishes and services firefighting apparatus and equipment.
Washes, tests and dries hoses.
Performs housekeeping and maintenance tasks in maintaining station building, grounds and equipment.