Firefighter- Lateral

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community • Scottsdale, AZ

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general to limited supervision, responds to emergency calls, including fire, accident, medical emergency, and/or rescue situations to protect life and property. This job class is treated as FLSA non-exempt and considered a DRIVING position.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Must have State of Arizona EMT certification at time of hire.
• Applicants must pass a written assessment and must possess a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card to be considered for hire with the SRPMIC Fire Department.
• The written assessment must be passed with a score of 70% or better.
• Applicants are required to provide their Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card from a licensed agency at the time of the Written Examination, failure to do so will not allow you to move forward in the process.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

• Arizona State Firefighter I & II certification at time of hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of fire suppression activities at the fire scene, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, and utilizing a variety of equipment, including pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools.
• Performs a variety of emergency rescue activities at fire, accident, or other emergency scenes, including administering first aide, at the Emergency Medical Technician level.
• Drives and operates a variety of fire suppression and/or emergency vehicles/equipment.
• Performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair tasks necessary to keep the fire station and related equipment clean, stored properly, and fully functional.
• Attends and participates in a variety of training activities to maintain and improve the level of fire suppression and emergency medical skills and general physical conditioning.
• Prepares for/conducts fire prevention inspections for a variety of commercial and residential structures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned to enhance and facilitate the operations of the Fire Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED