Firefighter Recruit

Under direct supervision, trains to perform emergency response work involving firefighting, emergency medical care, specialized rescue, and hazardous material response. Preparation involves training in fire suppression, emergency rescue, and/or hazardous material containment or cleanup work in response to alarms, operating associated equipment and apparatus. A Firefighter Recruit must demonstrate the ability to use fire suppression and emergency medical service skills in accordance with FREM standards. Employee is also responsible for inspecting and maintaining equipment, and performing various maintenance and custodial duties at the assigned fire station or training center. Employee is subject to the normal hazards of emergency rescue and firefighting work. Reports to the assigned FREM Recruit Academy Coordinator or Lead Instructor. Successful graduates of the FREM Recruit Academy will be promoted to Firefighter. This position is essential. Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work regardless of weather conditions and/or when general county offices are closed. Applicants must be available to work Sunday through Saturday as needed. Person(s) in this position will encounter sensitive information in the performance of their duties and is expected to maintain that information confidentially. Salary is commensurate with time in grade under the Public Safety Step Pay Scale.

Special Duties & Responsibilities include: training to respond to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, specialized rescue; maintaining state of readiness and checking/maintaining equipment; suppressing and extinguishing fires; positioning and climbing ladders; performing search, rescue, and extrication operations; providing medical care in accordance with protocols; identifying hazardous materials and containing spills; comprehending FREM procedures manuals and Fire Service Training manuals; learning job-related material through on-the-job training and classroom settings; driving and operating fire vehicles/apparatus; performing general inspection and maintenance tasks; following safety procedures; maintaining current manuals and policies; creating positive public relations; communicating via telephone and two-way radio; maintaining knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures; responding to calls for lost individuals; following chain of command; and performing other related duties as required.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Life Insurance Opt-Out Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Leave; Sick Leave Bank; Supplemental Insurance Plans; Tuition Assistance Program; and Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation - 457 Plans.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED; Valid driver's license; Must successfully obtain and maintain all certificates in the County's FREM Recruit Academy curriculum including EMT-B, CPR, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Mayday Awareness and Operations, Hazardous Material Awareness and Operations, EVOC II/III, NFA ICS, Vehicle Rescue Operations, Rural Water Supply, ICS 100/200/700/800; Must successfully complete all components of the FREM Recruit Academy; Must obtain and maintain Driver Pump Operator certification within 60 months; Non-ALS certified recruits must complete EMT-1 or EMT-P, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS or ITLS within 48 months and complete FREM ALS precepting program; ALS certified recruits must complete FREM ALS precepting program within designated time and PHTLS or ITLS within 12 months; Must meet and maintain NFPA Medical Guidelines; Must comply with Special Conditions of Employment for Public Safety Employees; Knowledge of fire suppression, rescue/extrication, hazardous material response, equipment operation and maintenance; Ability to respond quickly and calmly under stress, communicate effectively, write reports, demonstrate mathematical ability, work with computers, physical strength and agility

Salary: $58,146.69 - $98,849.38 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-30