Firefighter, Recruit

Job description

Salary Range: $46,802 - $75,351 Hiring Rate $53,040 The purpose of this classification is to prevent, suppress and extinguish fires and to perform other related firefighting activities. Incumbents in this classification attend the fire academy. This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy. Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Attends training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge regarding department operations, job performance, and policies, procedures, rules and regulations; reads professional literature and training materials; completes tests and skills assessments; and obtains and maintains professional affiliations. Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, downed power lines, and other emergency situations;...