Recruit Firefighter

Job DescriptionPosition/Rank: Recruit FirefighterFLSA: Non-Exempt Reports To: Training CaptainStatus: Full-Time Supervises: Non-Supervisory PositionSafety Sensitive: Yes

 

Primary Function:

The primary function of the Recruit Firefighter is to learn and apply general duty firefighter work in a non-emergency academic setting, and obtain Fire I and Fire II certifications. The Recruit Firefighter is enrolled in the Golder Ranch Fire District (GRFD) Fire Academy for training, and is subject to the GRFD Recruit Training Academy Manual (RTAM), as well as all GRFD Policies and Procedures. During the GRFD Fire Academy, the Recruit Firefighter must demonstrate competency in the principal duties and responsibilities, as defined below.
 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Learning to become proficient at the following, as directed by training staff:

• All activities necessary to suppress and extinguish fires
• Awareness of Fire Code and public safety education
• Remove individuals from dangerous or hazardous situations
• Identify emergency medical problems and perform prescribed treatment as outlined by established protocol based on certification level
• Maintain fire station and fire academy grounds, apparatus assigned to District, and other related emergency equipment
• Conduct pre-fire planning surveys and orientation
• Drive and operate select emergency apparatus
• Operate fire pumps, water tankers, and other specialized apparatus/tools
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Participate in Physical Agility Test (PAT), as outlined in the Recruit Training Academy Manual (RTAM)
• Complies with rules, policies and procedures set forth by the District, Base Hospital, and Arizona Department of Health Services
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learn job related material through structured lecture and reading and through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place in both a classroom setting and in on-the job training setting
• Ability to study using electronic learning resource management platforms
• Knowledge of basic or advanced life support/rescue methods
• Maintain “fit for duty” status.
• Ability to use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and protective clothing to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• Ability to make split second decisions in a high stress environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the general public
• Ability to learn and comply with District Policies and Procedures
• Ability to communicate orally with customers, clients or the public in face-to face, one-on-one settings
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language
• Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others

Recruit Firefighter Minimum Application Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, or ability to obtain at offer of employment
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, or ability to obtain at offer of employment.

Recruit Firefighter Preferred Application Requirements:

• Fire I and Fire II Certifications at the time of application.
• National Registry Certification and/or Arizona State EMCT-EMT or EMCT-Paramedic level certification, at the time of application.

 

All mandatory, and preferred certifications must be current and maintained throughout assignment as Recruit Firefighter.

 

Safety Sensitive:This job is designated by GRFD as a safety-sensitive position because it includes tasks or duties that GRFD, in good faith, believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others (ARS 23-493). An applicant or incumbent may be disqualified, disciplined, or terminated, if they are determined to be positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of cardholder status.

 

HOW TO APPLY

GRFD Employment Application & Documents Requirement:In order for an applicant to be eligible for consideration to proceed through the assessment and selection process, it is the responsibility of the candidate to submit a COMPLETE application packet to GRFD including:

1. GRFD Employment Application – use link below
   • Please ensure your email address is correct prior to submitting your application.
   • Only one application will be accepted for each candidate.
2. Resume – outlining work history by month and year
3. If Certified: Proof of current applicable certifications

There is one section to upload items such as your Resume - please also upload any APPLICABLE certifications in this same upload box. Applicable certifications would be your Fire I and Fire II, your National Registry EMT, AZ EMT, or EMCT-Paramedic.

 

Selection process may consist of any, or all, of the following:

Application screening, skills assessment, credibility assessment, and interview(s).The pre-employment process for the successful candidate may include, but is not limited to: background checks (i.e. driving record, criminal history, etc.), physical examination, drug screen, and reference checks.

 

All dates and activities are tentative and subject to change.

 

11/20 - 12/20

Recruitment Opens

11/20 - 1/2

Wonderlic Assessment Available

1/4 - 1/15

Spark Hire Video Interviews Available

Week of 1/29

Credibility Exam via EyeDetect

Week of 2/5

Chiefs Interviews

2/16

Job Offers Extended and Acceptance Due  

2/20

Backgrounds

Week of 3/4

Physicals with 1582, fingerprints, FIT testing and sizing for PPE

4/1

Academy Start

 

Candidate Notification: All candidate notifications will be completed by email.  Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly before submitting your application.

 

Reasonable Accommodation Request: Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact Human Resources at (520) 825-9001 option 6, no later than 5:00 pm, Tuesday, December 19, 2023. 

 

Pay Information During Academy:

Recruit Firefighter

Estimated Starting Annual Wage: $44,763.04

Wage during academy: 40hr/work week

$21.52/hr

 

Academy:  The GRFD Firefighter Academy is a 40 hours/week work schedule, which may require overtime. The academy length, to be determined based upon District needs. Dependent upon organizational needs, this academy may include a module allowing candidates to earn their EMT certification. Only candidates who successfully complete this module, will continue their participation in the GRFD Firefighter Academy.

 

Upon the successful completion of the Firefighter Academy, candidate status will change from Recruit Firefighter (40 hours/week work schedule) to Probationary Firefighter (56 hours/week work schedule) and will be paid based upon certification held. 

 

Pay Information Following Academy:

Firefighter (EMT certified)

Firefighter - Paramedic

Estimated Starting Annual Wage: $50,644.87

Estimated Starting Annual Wage: $63,958.89

Wage upon assignment to suppression schedule: 56hr/work week

$16.94/hr

Wage upon assignment to suppression schedule: 56hr/work week

$21.39/hr

    

Benefits for this position: We have an amazing benefits package, worth approximately 35% of your salary! Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 Paid Holidays annually, Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), the opportunity to participate in self-funded 457 plans and a variety of supplemental insurance plans. 

 

The best benefit of all is our people! We have amazing team members, and enjoy spending time together. What better way to spend your working hours than with people you enjoy!

 

Preference Points defined: The District will apply civil service preference points for veterans pursuant to ARS §38-492.

 

Golder Ranch Fire District is a Drug and Tobacco Free Workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer