Fire Fighter Recruit

Definition

After successful completion of the Fire Academy,
the salary is increased to $6,716 - $9,032/Mo.

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
Week of 3/18/24 - Oral interview

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.

NOTE: The City of Burbank is currently recruiting for Fire Fighter Recruit. The City of Burbank will be using the Fire Fighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL). All applicants must be on the FCTC's SEL and complete an official City of Burbank online application.

Applicants who are not on the FCTC SEL and do not complete an official City of Burbank application by 5:00p.m. PST on Friday, March 1, 2024 will not move forward on the recruitment process.

Under direction, to graduate from a City sponsored FireFIGHTER RECRUIT academy with demonstrated abilities to respond to alarms and to protect life and property; to participate in fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical training; and station, apparatus, and equipment maintenance; and to do related work as required.

Essential Functions

While in the academy, learns to: respond to alarms and assist in fire suppression, including lifesaving and rescue; perform salvage operations; assists in maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment; maintains fire station and grounds; make required fire prevention inspections; participates in required training programs; performs minor fire hydrant maintenance; participates in preparing exhibits and giving demonstrations for fire prevention and public education purposes; respond and assist in medical emergencies; drives on City business.

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards:
Knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry, and mechanics. Skill in mechanical aptitude. Ability to learn technical fire fighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression; understand and follow oral and written directions; keep records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training:
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Special Conditions & Requirements:
Applicants must maintain the physical endurance, muscular strength, and agility to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of Fire Fighter, specifically including but not limited to stooping, lifting and/or carrying heavy objects, running, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, pulling heavy hoses, wearing heavy equipment, and crawling; must agree not to use tobacco on or off duty for as long as employed by the City of Burbank Fire Department.
Employees in this classification, who are required by applicable laws and regulations to have respiratory protection, shall comply with the American National Standards Institute's requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection.
Employees in this miscellaneous, non-safety, classification will not participate in "live fire" situations or responses except under controlled, training exercises.
Age:
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
Citizenship:
United States citizen or applied for citizenship at least one year prior to last day for filing application
License & Certificates:
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent and State of California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate at time of appointment. Note: Must be able to obtain a valid California Class "C" driver's license with the applicable endorsement(s) required by the California Vehicle Code within three years of appointment to Fire Fighter.

Supplemental Information

Desirable Qualifications:
A valid State of California Paramedic License.

This is an unrepresented job title that is a U-Group title (Police or Firefighter Recruit)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.