Fire Fighter Recruit

Full Time (42 hours) Reports To: Fire Chief or his designee. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Local 1567 I.A.F.F.-A.F.L. – C.I.O. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Department protects people, property, and the environment from damage due to unexpected circumstances. Fire Fighters are expected to advance into the emergency scene and take appropriate actions, often at considerable personal risk, to mitigate the situation at hand. Operating under the supervision of and alongside Fire Officers, they are the front line workers actually performing the manual tasks necessary to accomplish such objectives as extinguishing fires, extracting trapped and injured persons, and stemming the flow of spilled or leaking and hazardous chemicals. At times, firefighting is extremely difficult and dangerous work; performed in adverse conditions of weather and surroundings, without the benefits of standard breaks or lunch hours.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Dragging charged hose lines upstairs and into buildings. Carrying and raising heavy extension ladders (climbing and working on same). Rescuing persons from burning vehicles or buildings. Searching and working on hands and knees in high heat, smoke, and total darkness. Carrying heavy objects or unconscious persons up and down stairs and ladders. Driving and operating emergency apparatus, including pumpers and aerial ladder trucks. Understanding water flow hydraulics and correctly utilizing equipment. Learning fire science hazardous materials chemistry, building construction. Wearing and use of respiratory protection; primarily self-contained breathing apparatus. Inspecting and performing routine maintenance of all firefighting and rescue equipment and apparatus. Operation of telephones, radios, alarm systems, and recorders. Making appropriate entries into logs, records, and other official documents. Maintenance of stations and grounds; including janitorial and yard work. Enter and retrieve data from computer. Successful attendance and performance of classroom and practical skills training sessions. Wear and maintain protective firefighting gear and dress uniforms. Staying afloat and performing water rescue operations. Maintain body and self in top physical shape; muscularly and cardio vascularly. Reports of emergency callback during off-duty hours. Perform public education classes, inspect buildings for code and compliance, assist with training classes for new recruits. Attend fire service related classes, demonstrations, seminars, and equipment shows. Maintain memberships in fire service organizations. Use of computer terminals to enter and obtain stored data. Performs other related work as assigned.

TO APPLY: Use this link or the hyper link above to apply. Resumes may be submitted in addition to applications but not in lieu of. ***Note: Please do not write "see Resume" on application forms, as that will deem applications incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.*** The City of Torrington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/EOE

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled