Firefighter/Firefighter-Lateral

The Kings County Fire Department is seeking qualified Firefighters to fill multiple vacancies.

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this recruitment:

Additionally, grants are available through the California Fire Foundation for individuals who need to take the required examinations. For more information, or to obtain the application, visit www.fctconline.org/candidates/financial-hardship/.
Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The expected life of this eligible list is one year, but may be extended.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
Under supervision, responds to and provides assistance at fires, emergency incidents and medical aid calls; engages in medical aid, fire fighting and fire prevention activities; maintains fire apparatus; performs station maintenance and training activities in support of overall Department objectives and performs related duties as required.
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Responds to fire, medical, and other emergency situations; utilizes equipment and otherwise assists in the suppression of fires, medical emergencies, and in the protection of life and property as directed using proper firefighting techniques; learns to operate all fire department equipment and administers medical aid as directed; performs with firefighting team under direction of a scene commander; assists in making residential and commercial inspections to discover and eliminate potential fire hazards and to educate the public in fire prevention; services and performs minor repairs on assigned emergency equipment; assists in conducting training programs for paid or volunteer fire personnel; participates in a variety of special drills and training activities; assists in issuing fire permits; properly maintains fire station, equipment and grounds; keeps records and prepares reports as required; reports violations to appropriate lead inspector or supervisor; participates in other Department programs such as community fire prevention and safety education, volunteer training activities and weed abatement; may be required to operate a variety of fire vehicles, apparatus, and equipment after completion of a designated training program according to state and local regulations governing operation of emergency vehicles as needed and assigned; performs related duties as required.

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.
Any combination of education and relevant experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience: Successful completion of a Basic Fire Academy is evidence of sufficient experience for successful job performance. For a list of qualifying Basic Fire Academies, please click here.

Desirable: At least Six (6) months of volunteer firefighter or paid-call-firefighter (PCF) experience; OR, Possession of valid California Firefighter I Certification or equivalent.
Certificates required for the position:
NOTE: Applicants must attach a copy of completion of the required certificates prior to submitting application in order to be considered. For more information on how to add attachments to your application, click here.
1) Successful completion of an accepted Basic Fire Academy certificate;
2) Possession of a valid EMT Certificate;
3) Possession of valid a CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent recognized certifying agency;
4) Possession of valid California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card. CPAT card, obtained within two years (24 months) preceding the closing date of the recruitment;
5) Successful completion (passing score of 70% or greater) of the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) written exam, obtained within one year (12 months) preceding the closing date of the recruitment; and
6) Within one (1) year of appointment, possession of valid California Firefighter I Certification in order to remain in the classification. Failure to obtain this certificate within one (1) year will be cause of termination of employment in this class.
License: Possession of a valid appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Note: Upon appointment, incumbents will be required to earn and maintain the California driver's license endorsement required for operating fire apparatus utilized.
Special Requirements: As a condition of employment, incumbents shall not smoke, chew, or otherwise use tobacco products, on or off duty during his or her tenure with Kings County Fire Department.
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Only applicants current on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility list will be considered. All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed.Depending upon the number of qualified applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) to determine the highly qualified who will then be invited to attend an oral examination (100%), which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Veteran's Preference Application
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.