Firefighter in Training

City of Henderson Kentucky•Henderson KY 42420, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to learn basic firefighting and rescue techniques and methods. An employee classified as a Firefighter-in-training is responsible to attend training classes (In House or State Fire Academy) as designated by the Fire Chief. The firefighter-in-training is required to learn and obtain the knowledge needed to deliver emergency services efficiently and effectively to the customers served.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be certified and maintain a KY Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Must be or become a Kentucky Certified Career Firefighter within one year of employment and maintain throughout employment.
Must be or become certified in Bloodborne Pathogens.
Must be a certified FF1&2 and HazMat Awareness and Operations within two years of employment.

Nice To Haves

Vocational/technical training in fire science preferred
Little or no previous experience or training

Responsibilities

Attends and satisfactorily completes the prescribed courses of training designated by the Fire Chief through in house instruction or at an approved Fire Academy.
Obtains skills and knowledge in the areas of Search/Rescue, Fire Attack, Ventilation, Forcible Entry, PPE, Building Construction, Extinguishment, Ropes/Knot (High/Low Angle; confined space) Ground Ladders (Aerial ladder), Stream management and advancement, Fire protection Systems, Overhaul, Salvage, Technical Rescue and support (Dive, Swift water, boat, extrication, Hazmat, elevator, Trench, Structural collapse), Foam applications, Hydrant Operation(Supply) Incident Scene operations (Chain-of-Command), Maintenance and Testing responsibilities, Risk reduction, Basic First Aid (CPR/AED)
Performs assigned duties designated by the Training/Company Officer.
Ability to perform physically arduous work requiring strength and agility during training, assigned duties and during all kinds of weather.
Ability to act quickly, calmly, and effectively during training and assigned duties.
Ability to understand the Chain-of-Command and how to operate in an atmosphere of discipline and teamwork.
May be asked to respond to alarms and all fire and non-fire emergencies, such as structural fires, hazardous material spills, bomb threats, building collapse, vehicle accidents, aircraft emergencies, wild land/brush fires, and emergency medicals calls.
May be asked to perform a variety of firefighting and rescue tasks; extinguishes fires; chops openings in buildings for ventilation; perform search and rescue operations; performs extrication of victims and performs CPR and basic life support as needed; climbs ladders; performs forcible entry at emergency scene; operates fire stream nozzles; turns fire hydrants on/off at fires; ensures proper connections of fire hose
May be asked to perform salvage and overhaul operations on fireground; assists law enforcement personnel with traffic and crowd control.
Inspects and maintains turnout gear, pumping apparatus, aerial apparatus, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire hose, and related equipment; inspects apparatus daily to ensure good working condition; takes inventory of equipment on apparatus daily; cleans apparatus and equipment as outlined in the department manual and after each run; performs routine repairs; notifies supervisor of maintenance needs.
Utilizes a variety of equipment in the performance of duties, such as radio communications equipment, fire engine pump panel, aerial ladder devices, fire suppression tools, rescue tools, safety equipment, ventilation tools, forcible entry tools, and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Participates in fire safety education classes; participates in and instructs the general public on fire prevention; participates in station tours; provides instruction of fire extinguisher usage.
May be asked to participate in preplanning activities and business inspections as needed installing private smoke detectors; conducts fire hydrant inspection.
Maintains working knowledge of departmental rules and regulations and standard operating procedures.
Ability to work with other departments and agencies including but not limited to City Police, HMP&L, HWU, Gas, Sanitation, Facilities Maintenance, Public Works, EMS, Sheriff’s Office, Coroner’s Office.
Performs routine maintenance work involved in the upkeep of fire department property and equipment.
Attends training classes in Firefighting, Emergency Medical Services, and other; maintains minimum training hours as required by the Kentucky Fire Commission and the Henderson Fire Department.
Maintains physical fitness and medical standards.
May be asked to prepare fire incident and equipment deficiency reports and submits as appropriate.
May be asked to assist in fire and arson investigations.
May be asked to perform water rescue, confined space, rope rescue, and technical rescue operations.
Must perform station clean-up and maintenance duties inside and outside the station and at the training ground.
Maintains regular and predictable in-person attendance during regular business hours of the fire department and City of Henderson is required.