Firefighter Trainee

Lake Havasu City•Lake Havasu City, AZ

4d•$20 - $31

About The Position

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICS, FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC TRAINEES AND PARAMEDIC FIREFIGHTER TRAINEES! LAKE HAVASU CITY IS OFFERING PAID PARAMEDIC or PAID FIRE ACADEMY PROGRAMS FOR CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTERS WITH AN AZ EMCT or NREMT CERTIFICATION THAT WANT TO BECOME A PARAMEDIC OR PARAMEDICS THAT WANT TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER! NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO EXPAND YOUR CAREER IN BECOMING A FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!! FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC TRAINEE OR PARAMEDIC / FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE REVISED: 7/11/2025 ALSO HIRING PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTERS Lake Havasu City, AZ Closing Date: Open Till Filled OTF25-152 Salary Trainee:$20.05 - $28.28/Hourly; DOQ FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Fire Operations In order to be considered for testing with Lake Havasu City, applicants must submit an online application at www.lhcaz.gov and attach the required applicable certifications/documentation listed below. (EXPIRED CERTIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.) SPECIAL NOTE: Requires non-standard, rotating shiftwork to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The primary work schedule is continuous shift work at 48 hours on, 96 hours off. FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC SALARY RANGE: $22.05 - $31.11/Hourly; DOQ REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS POSITION: Arizona Paramedic Certification OR National Registry Paramedic Certification. (Other State, County or Local certifications WILL NOT be accepted). Firefighter I & II Certification issued by a recognized State or Federal Certifying agency. FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC TRAINEE SALARY RANGE: $20.05 - $28.28/Hourly; DOQ REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS POSITION: Arizona State Certification as an Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification. (Other State, County or Local certifications WILL NOT be accepted). Candidate will be required to attend a Paramedic course and obtain a NREMTP certification at the discretion of the Fire Department. Firefighter I & II Certification issued by a recognized State or Federal Certifying agency. PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE SALARY RANGE: $20.05 - $28.28/Hourly; DOQ REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS POSITION: Arizona Paramedic Certification OR National Registry Paramedic Certification. (Other State, County or Local certifications WILL NOT be accepted). Candidate will be hired as "Trainee" and will be required to attend a Fire Academy and obtain certification in a timeframe established at hire. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: If selected, Paramedic / Firefighter trainee candidates must provide at the time of offer acceptance, a current valid CPAT certification issued by the National Testing Network (NTN) or another licensed CPAT provider. CPAT certification must be completed within the past twelve (12) months of offer acceptance date. (CERTIFIED PARAMEDICS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE WRITTEN TESTING COMPONENT) Lake Havasu City Fire Department has partnered with the National Testing Network (NTN) to administer the written exam and Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). You must schedule your written exam and (CPAT) with the National Testing Network (NTN) directly by visiting their website at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. Candidates may schedule testing at any of the testing facilities; however, testing must be completed before being considered for testing. Lake Havasu City must be a chosen department to view your test scores as outlined on the National Testing Network website. Testing with the National Testing Network must have been completed within the last twelve (12) months with an overall score of 70% or better. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent must be at least 18 years old. High School Diploma or GED equivalency and certification requirements as listed above. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working under the supervision of the Captain or higher-ranking fire personnel, the incumbent performs duties to prevent and extinguish fires, protect lives and properties, maintain firefighting equipment, respond to other emergencies, and keep equipment and personnel in a state of readiness for such emergencies. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound judgment, independence, and initiative and perform according to the Fire Department and City safety rules, operating policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

The incumbent must be at least 18 years old.
High School Diploma or GED equivalency and certification requirements as listed above.
Arizona Paramedic Certification OR National Registry Paramedic Certification. (Other State, County or Local certifications WILL NOT be accepted).
Firefighter I & II Certification issued by a recognized State or Federal Certifying agency.
Arizona State Certification as an Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification. (Other State, County or Local certifications WILL NOT be accepted).
Testing with the National Testing Network must have been completed within the last twelve (12) months with an overall score of 70% or better.

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency medical incidents; analyzes patient needs and establish priorities for treatment; administers lifesaving procedures immediately.
Respond to fire alarms, rescue calls, and other emergency incidents; perform the full range of fire suppression duties including laying and connecting hose; maintaining fire apparatus; directing water and chemical streams to suppress fire; raising and climbing ladders; ventilating burning structures; and entering buildings to evacuate occupants.
Provide Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support treatment as required by standing protocol or E.R. orders; may administer EKG monitoring, IV fluids, defibrillation, intubation, extrication, bleeding control, oxygen, splinting, and other treatment as required.
Performs general maintenance and repair duties including but not limited to: cleaning and maintaining the facility and grounds, testing and performing maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting apparatus and equipment.
Participates in training classes in order to enhance firefighting, first aid, and emergency response techniques.
Respond to a variety of general emergency rescue calls including auto accidents, gas system leaks, and trapped or injured persons.
Generate reports, charts, and documentation on all emergency and non-emergency responses.
Checking and inspecting equipment and ensures proper functionality daily, weekly, monthly, and annually, when assigned.
Operates and maintains motor vehicles or other work-related equipment requiring a valid Driver License.

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