Firefighter Trainee

Firefighter Trainee

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Firefighter Trainee

Salary

$63,188.80 Annually

Location

Casper Fire Department – Casper, WY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1068-04

Department

Casper Fire Department

Division

Fire Training (809)

Opening Date

12/21/2024

Closing Date

1/23/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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Class Summary

Assigned to: Casper Fire Department

For questions, contact Casper Fire Department at (307) 235-7561

WRITTEN TEST AND APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY JANUARY 23, 2025.

• Written Test – https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=2&state=WYOMING

• Register and complete the written testing process prior to the application deadline.

• Oral Board Interviews (for top 50 candidates with a score of 75% or higher): January 30th and 31st (virtual options are available)

• Notification of Oral Board Interviews: January 24th

• CPAT – Verifiable successful CPAT required within 1 yr prior to hiring date.

• You do not need a CPAT to test.

• CPAT must be current at time of hiring.

Incumbents are responsible for responding to calls for service for firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical care.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Receives general supervision from the assigned Fire Captain and higher-level supervisory or management staff.

Typical Class Essential Duties

1. Responds to emergent and non-emergent calls for service; provides emergency medical care at a basic and advanced life support level; extinguishes fires; performs related life and property protection; and performs community risk reduction activities.

2. Ensures the proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus and equipment; prepares apparatus and equipment for immediate response.

3. Participates in training activities, including daily physical fitness training and on-going fire, rescue, and medical training.

4. Prepares reports, maintains logs of activities, and enters data into computer system.

5. Participates in the daily functions of the fire station, which may include housekeeping, cooking, and/or other related duties.

6. May drive emergency vehicles to respond to emergency calls from citizens, when acting as a Fire Engineer.

7. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.

8. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

• Basic math and science principles.

• Emergency medical care.

• Physical fitness principles.

• Recordkeeping principles.

• Basic principles of fire behavior, firefighting, and fire prevention.

• Proper English, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

• Modern office equipment and practices.

Abilities (position requirements at entry):

Ability to:

• Work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.

• Demonstrate physical endurance, agility, strength, and stamina in the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions.

• Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations in a stressful environment.

• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.

• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Learn standard safety practices and procedures.

• Learn to operate voice radio equipment.

• Learn vehicle, equipment, and apparatus maintenance principles and techniques.

• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a fire radio system.

• Learn to drive emergency response vehicles under hazardous and/or emergency conditions.

• Learn applicable tools and equipment utilized in firefighting and EMS.

• Learn and apply firefighting techniques and procedures.

• Learn and apply current medical emergency techniques and procedures.

• Learn and apply appropriate hazardous material training.

• Learn local geography including street names, numbering systems, directional orientation, and major landmarks.

• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Follow written and verbal instructions.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

• Providing emergency medical care.

• Maintaining physical fitness.

• Preparing clear and concise reports.

• Maintaining confidentiality.

• Proving customer service.

• Communicating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with customers, staff and the general public.

• Oral and written communication, sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to receive work direction.

• Operating modern office equipment, including computer software and operating systems/applications.

Training, Experience & Certifications

Training and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.

• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent college credits in fire science, public administration or a closely related field preferred.

Licensing and Certification Requirements

Licensing Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Wyoming driver’s license preferred.

• Possession of or ability to obtain, a State Firefighter I & II Certification, within (12) months of hire.

• Possession of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification card at the time of hire.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Wyoming Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification within twelve (12) months of hire. If hired, Cas per Fire-EMS will cover tuition and book fees for EMT Certification training. Candidates who are already certified will receive preference.

Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

City of Casper employees that perform safety sensitive tasks are subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing. These tasks include, but may not be limited to:

• Emergency response/rescue

• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste

• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems

• Maintaining City computer and data systems including networks, servers, communication systems, etc.

• Driving for the City of Casper, whether essential or non-essential

• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment

• Handling confidential information, including personnel, health, financial, or attorney-client information

• Working with or around children

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Incumbents in this position performs in activities responding to emergency scenes, disasters, or critical incidents; occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; exposed to outside weather conditions and wet and/or humid conditions; works in high, precarious places; exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration; noise levels in the work environment is usually moderate; however, the noise level is occasionally very loud due to sirens, etc.; wear protective apparel including goggles, hearing protectors, face protector, aprons, safety shoes, and self-contained breathing apparatus. The nature of duties involves constant mental and visual attention, and potential personal danger.

Incumbents in this position will be in situations where they may experience critical/traumatic events and need to have the ability to quickly move between work spaces and/or facilities.

Casper is a great place to live, work and play!

Wyoming’s Best

All 11 “Cities” In Wyoming Ranked WORST to BEST – Casper is #2! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCzeJGHhXNc)

Safest Cities

Safest Cities in America. Casper is #2! (https://wallethub.com/edu/safest-cities-in-america/41926)

Working at the City of Casper

The City of Casper offers a variety of benefits to full-time employees. For more information on any of our benefits, please call Human Resources at (307) 235-8344.

Benefit Programs: Look at these amazing benefits!

• CIGNA Health

• Delta Dental

• VSP Vision

• Medical Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending

• MASA Supplementary Ambulance Care

• Voya Supplementary Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness Plans

• Short-term and Long-term Disability Options

• Life Insurance

• 457/IRA Retirement Options

• Employees Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Free Counseling Services

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Shield/ID Shield

• Ten Paid Holidays Annually

• Wyoming Retirement System – Retirement Income for life. Employer match exceeds employee contribution.

• Public Employee Pension Plan:

• Employer 9.37% Employee 9.25%

• Law Enforcement Pension Plan

• Employer 10.6% Employee 6.6%

• Paid Fire B Pension Plan

• Employer 16.00% Employee 11.245%

Paid Time Off (PTO): The City of Casper (City) recognizes that a period of leisure, or recreation, away from the job is beneficial. A new full-time employee will receive an advance of 80 PTO hours on their start date. Each full-time employee’s PTO accrual is limited to a total of 720 hours, which equates to 18 weeks (40-hours per week) of PTO.

Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement % is based on grade level received. Includes books and some fees.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): The City of Casper may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Cordico – Mobile Wellness Ap: On-demand access to relevant trusted and effective wellness resources.

Employee Assistance Program: Free counseling available to employees and their immediate family members.

Ergonomic Assessments: Review of your workstation and recommendations made by our Risk Management team to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment.

Additional Benefits and Annual Fun Events:

Service Awards Luncheon – To recognize and celebrate years of service, employees who reach a 5-year milestone with the City are invited to an annual luncheon. This event includes catered food, awards, and great door prizes.

Annual Employee Golf Tournament – Swing into Fun: Join us for our annual employee golf tournament. This event is typically in late Summer at our Municipal Golf Course and offers food and door prizes. Open to current employees, retirees, and family members.

Employee Holiday Breakfast – Indulge in a delicious hearty breakfast and enjoy the company of the great employees at the City of Casper. We invite all employees to kick off the holiday season with our Annual Holiday Breakfast.

Chili Skate Night – Lace up your skates! Get ready to glide and slide at our Employee Chili Skate Night at the Casper Ice Arena. Employees and their families are invited to join us for an evening of icy fun and delicious chili.

Wellness Programs – Drawings for cash prizes for participants. Free access to the Casper Recreation Center for qualifying employees.

Leadership and Employee Development – We believe in nurturing talent, empowering individuals, and cultivating a culture of growth and success. Human Resources provides employee training and mentoring opportunities to foster leadership and employee development within our organization.