Fire - Firefighter Trainee

City of Madisonville•Madisonville, KY

11d

About The Position

The Firefighter Trainee performs emergency response work in firefighting, emergency rescue, and hazardous materials response to help protect the lives and property of City residents. The role is performed in a training capacity, assisting firefighters at stations and during incidents. Like other Fire Department staff and suppression personnel, the trainee may be called upon to perform hazardous duties in and around fires, hazardous substances, and areas affected by man-made or natural disasters. The trainee responds with a company of firefighters to emergencies, rides fire apparatus to incident scenes, operates and monitors response equipment, and inspects, cleans, tests, and helps maintain apparatus and equipment. The role also includes participating in training, assisting EMTs during emergency rescue and Basic Life Support operations, maintaining station facilities and grounds, and inspecting certain commercial and multi-family properties for fire hazards, fire protection equipment, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Complete six months of training as a firefighter trainee and a 400-hour certification to become a Kentucky Certified Firefighter.
Acquire and maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification, or have an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Acquire IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certification within the first year of promotion to Fire Fighter status.
Acquire Kentucky EMT certification within 18 months of promotion to firefighter status.
Maintain all required certifications once achieved.

Responsibilities

Respond with a company of firefighters to incidents involving firefighting, emergency rescue, or hazardous materials.
Ride fire apparatus to emergency scenes and ensure warning devices are operating when necessary.
Operate and monitor equipment and apparatus at response scenes, including pumps, hoses, gauges, air compressors, ladders, and aerial platforms.
Inspect assigned emergency response apparatus and equipment daily to ensure readiness and efficient operating condition.
Clean, maintain, and test equipment, and perform minor repairs or assist with major repairs as appropriate.
Answer telephones, radios, and faxes; respond to questions; and monitor weather conditions.
Attend and participate in training covering fire suppression, equipment, emergency medical care, hazardous material containment, street layouts, building and hydrant locations, incident command, management, inspections, and leadership.
Assist EMTs during emergency rescue operations in accordance with Basic Life Support protocols.
Assist EMTs in evaluating injury mechanisms and mental status and preparing patients for transport to a medical facility.
Clean and perform minor maintenance on department buildings and maintain fire station grounds.
Inspect commercial establishments and multi-family residences for fire hazards, the efficiency of fire protection equipment, and compliance with applicable codes and fire prevention standards.
Operate fire apparatus and other equipment and systems needed to perform essential functions.
Perform other related duties as required.