Firefighter Probationary (Creating a List)

General Purpose of the Position: The purpose of this position is to respond to emergency calls for fire suppression, rescue, medical, hazardous materials, and other related service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Resource Management Apparatus/Equipment/Building Maintenance
- Special Operations Assignments
- Pre-Fire Planning
- Hydrant Maintenance
- Emergency Services Operations
- Fire Suppression
- Medical and Rescue Responses
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Other Necessary Related Responses
- Training Division
- Daily Training, both practical and classroom
- Physical Conditioning
- Is encouraged to make recommendations that would improve safety and efficiency of the department.
- Shall be a Florida certified firefighter and be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of a suppression firefighter.
- May advance to fourth class firefighter pursuant to the promotional policy.
- Shall perform such duties as superior officers may prescribe and as requested by a fire department order, memo, bulletin, or direction.
- Shall report any unsafe condition to a superior officer immediately.
- Shall be able to work as a team member.
- Shall be required to maintain a monthly average of 70% or higher on all examinations taken, whether practical or written.
- Shall be responsible for taking notes in classroom drills, taking an active part in practical drills, and turning in any assignments on time.
- Shall be able to take orders and perform tasks correctly and in an efficient manner.

Essential Functions:
- Perform any such duties as his/her superior officers may prescribe and as requested by a Fire Department order, memo, bulletin, or directive.
- Be familiar with the information contained in the Organizational Guide; complying with same and shall be guided by the Rules & Regulations and any subsequent changes, additions, and deletions that may arise.
- At all times conduct themselves in a proper manner and shall not bring embarrassment upon the Fire Department or any member.
- Strive to improve their efficiency as well as the image of the department.
- Report any unsafe condition to a superior officer immediately and be responsible for the compliance with, and adherence to safety rules at all times.
- Be able to work as a team member.
- Be responsible for compliance with all State and Federal regulations and laws.
- Stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, hand, speak, hear, see, depth perception, and color vision.
- This position shall also comply with department specific essential functions, consistent with NFPA 5.1.1.

Education and Experience Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Firefighter-II Certification. Must meet minimum requirements set by the City of Bradenton hiring guidelines. Must have completed the Bradenton Fire Department 40-hour Initial Orientation Program. Must possess the following FEMA NIMS certifications: I-100 and IS-700. Firefighters hired without these certifications shall successfully complete the course(s) during the Initial Orientation Program.

Hours: Full-time

How to Apply: Interested candidates must begin the process via www.NationalTestingNetwork.com (Find Jobs > Firefighter Jobs > Florida > Update > select Bradenton Fire Department). Complete the application and schedule testing. Selected candidates will be contacted with next steps. Please apply online by clicking the following link: https://cityofbradentonfl.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

Salary: $51,425/year

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled