Firefighter

City of Clovis, California • Clovis, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Clovis is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. This role involves responding to fire alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property, rendering first aid, participating in fire prevention and training, and maintaining fire station equipment. Positions in this class perform both probationary and journey-level firefighting and fire prevention work. Incumbents are expected to complete an entry-level firefighter training program and may operate at various emergency incidents under supervision, rendering first aid in extreme conditions and training for hazardous situations.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Possession of a valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) Certificate or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Certification or higher.
• Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
• Possession of valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or Biddle Physical Agility Test certification at the time of application submittal.
• Possession of a California State Board of Fire Services Fire Fighter I Certificate (FF-1) or completion of an approved Basic Fire Fighter I Academy.
• Must be currently on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List by the application closing date with a passing score of 70% or greater.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic mathematics and mechanical relationships.
• Simple record-keeping methods.
• Proper methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in firefighting.
• General principles of fire suppression and prevention.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Emergency Medical Care.
• Computer operation and use of electronic media.
• Ability to read, understand firefighting materials, and apply firefighting concepts.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing situations under emergency pressures.
• Ability to perform limited mechanical work.
• Ability to operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Hearing adequate to hear and respond to instructions both in person and on the radio.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb to perform various fire fighting/rescue duties.
• Ability to reach, push, pull, grab, and carry equipment of varying sizes and weights.
• Ability to perform on-site field inspections including exertion of a moderate amount of physical effort to stoop, crouch, climb, and lift in performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to perceive odors.
• Physical strength to operate heavy equipment including fire fighting apparatus and rescue equipment, and to lift and carry people with or without assistance of varying sizes and weights.
• Ability to be understood orally in person, on the telephone, or on the radio.
• Ability to perceive color and shapes; Vision to properly operate equipment and perform fire fighting and rescue operations.
• Manual dexterity to use tools and equipment.
• Sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as use of personal computer or other office equipment or supplies and operation of a motor vehicle.
• Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of firefighting experience as a full-time Firefighter.
• Possession of a Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Level Certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Possession of a California State Board of Fire Services Fire Fighter II Certificate (FF-2) within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Possession of a California State Board of Fire Services Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A Certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Possession of an appropriate California Driver's License for operating firefighting equipment within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performs fire control activities and utilizes strategies in victim rescue, exposure tactics, ventilation, fire containment, and extinguishment.
• Fights structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, and wildland fires.
• Operates various equipment including fuel and oil pumps, cutting tools, lighting, lifting and air moving equipment, extinguishers, appliances, elevators, fire protection and escape systems, radio equipment, and meters.
• Uses a variety of tools, ropes, knots, ladders, lifelines, and belts.
• Couples, reels, unreels, and carries hoses; connects nozzles and valve fittings; extends and reduces hose lines; lays single and multiple hose lines; lays hoses and operates hose streams above and below street level.
• Raises, climbs, and works from extension ladders.
• Makes forcible entries and transmits alarms; controls traffic.
• Provides emergency rescue and medical care; lifts, carries, and transports victims.
• Identifies common, special, structural, and panic hazards.
• Responds to incidents involving hazardous materials.
• Examines the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids and other hazardous materials; makes recommendations regarding hazard correction.
• Operates City vehicles.
• Inspects and maintains nozzles, appliances, fittings, hydrants, fire extinguishers, hand and power tools, ropes, emergency lighting equipment, generators, rescue and first aid equipment, and related equipment.
• Engages in public information activities.
• Conducts fire drills and demonstrates fire equipment.
• Writes incident reports.
• Interprets federal, state, local, and department rules and regulations.
• Assists in the maintenance of fire station and grounds.
• Conducts inspections of dwellings, public assemblies, and commercial, industrial, and government buildings.
• Interprets fire and building codes.
• Inspects and tests fire protection systems.
• Assists in the investigation of fires.
• Responds to complaints and requests for information from the public.
• May perform Fire Engineer duties when qualified.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214 demonstrating qualifying service is submitted to the Personnel Office by the position deadline date and time.

What This Job Offers

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