Entry Level Firefighter

at City of Boise in Boise, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Entry Level Firefighter

$58,121.44 Annually

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Department

Fire Training

Job Number

05415

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Summary Statement

Welcome to the 2021-2022 Entry-Level Firefighter Recruitment! We are so excited to begin this process which will help us find the best possible fire candidates!

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing worldwide coronavirus pandemic, the City of Boise reserves the right to make changes, as needed, to the examination date, time, location, process and procedures, including cancelling the examinations, at any time with or without notice.

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE

+ July 1st, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. MST: The City of Boise will officially open this year’s Fire Fighter Recruitment.

+ September 6th, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. MST: Deadline for written examination payment. To receive consideration, applications and a $30.00 testing fee must be received by this date. This is described in Step 1 and 2 below.

+ September 30th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. MST: Deadline for scheduling your written examination. Test times will be offered during October 7th & 8th, 2021. Exams will be held at the Expo Idaho. This is described in Step 3 below.

+ October 25th, 2021: Deadline to obtain EMT Certification.

If you fail to meet any of these deadlines, you will not be considered as an applicant for the 2021 Entry-Level Firefighter Recruitment.

Step 1: Pay for the Written Exam

The first step to apply is to pay for the written examination. The cost for the Entry-Level Firefighter written exam is $30.00.

Click here to pay for Entry-Level Firefighter written exam (https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/fire/join-boise-fire-department/)

When making your payment through PayPal, please be sure to note the email used in the transaction. Applications cannot be submitted without providing the email used while submitting payment through PayPal. If you forget to write it down at the time of payment, your receipt will be emailed to the email address linked on your PayPal account.

Please note that payments for this exam are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you pay for the exam and do not show, you will not receive a refund.

ADA Accommodations:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disabled applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the written exam shall submit a written request for an accommodation to Rudy Gloria at rgloria@cityofboise.org by September 6, 2021. Requests for a reasonable accommodation must be clearly defined. Applicants must attach documentation from a medical provider or accredited counseling agency stating the disability, functional limitations and proposed accommodation. In accordance with the law, the city will review all requests and will provide reasonable accommodations.

Step 2: Apply to the Boise Fire Department

To submit an application, please use this application link. If you do not already have an account, please create a new account. Need help? View the Application Guide (https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide) or contact Government Jobs at 855.524.5627.

Don’t forget your attachments!

Please only attach Cover Letter, Resume, EMT Certification.

*If you wish to request Veterans Preference, you must attach your DD214, and if applicable, proof of disability. No late submissions will be accepted.

Any additional certifications can be provided at oral interviews.

Step 3: Schedule Written Exam Date and Time

Once the City of Boise has reviewed your application and verified payment, you will receive an email notification to self-schedule for the written exam through your application account. Please be aware that this process can take up to a week. It will be important that you check your account regularly to receive notifications regarding your application.

Entry-Level Written Exams will be held at the Expo Idaho (5610 N. Glenwood Street, Boise, ID 83714) on the following dates:

+ Thursday October 7th, 2021

+ Friday October 8th, 2021

Essential Functions

Receives training and develops skills and techniques in firefighting, hazardous materials response, emergency medical and lifesaving activities. (40%)

Responds to fire scenes, natural disasters, vehicle accidents, and various medical emergencies and works as part of a team or individually to combat fires, rescue victims and/or render support. Assists in extricating victims trapped or injured in vehicles, structures, canals, etc. Assists in assessing the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures. Administers basic or advanced life support (based on licensure level) at emergency scenes. Observes, records and reports patient’s conditions, vital signs, injury assessments and treatment provided to other EMS providers and hospital medical staff. May accompany patients to the hospital for continued treatment during transport. Documents the condition of patients and the emergency medical treatment provided in the department records management system. (40%)

Follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental and/or infection control standards. Participates in training and readiness drills to develop and hone techniques and procedures in all manner of rescue, fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical and lifesaving practices. Participates in equipment and firefighting drills, testing, and training. Completes coursework on related safety, fire, and rescue topics as well as fire causes and behavioral theories. Studies how changing weather and atmospheric patterns affect fire patterns and fire suppression tactics, and learns to identify potentially dangerous combinations of weather and fire. Reads and studies texts and manuals to learn fire behavior theories. Uses mathematical formulas for computing hydraulics, fire containment and extinguishment practices and procedures. (10%)

Inspects and tests emergency medical, fire suppression, and related tools and equipment to ensure serviceability and compliance. Ensures all tools and equipment are safely and securely in their designated positions. Performs physical inventory counts and records tools, equipment, and related items as required. Cleans, refuels, and performs basic and routine inspections on vehicles including cleaning and waxing. Performs general maintenance to station grounds such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, waxing floors, shoveling snow, painting, cutting grass, and related duties. May be assigned to the following specialty area based on requirements of the organization: Paramedic – Trains and responds to victims in need of emergency medical care. Provides advanced life support in accordance with department policies/procedures and system protocols. Hazardous Materials Team- Trains and responds to hazardous materials incidents to identify, classify, verify, control, contain and decontaminate known and unknown chemical, biological, toxicological and radioactive materials; has an advanced education in chemical & toxicological terminology and behavior; has an advanced understanding of the risks within the community specific to HM (e.g. locations, chemicals, quantities). Technical Rescue Team – Trains and responds to technical rescue incidents, including confined space, trench collapse, building collapse and high/low angle rope rescue; has an advanced understanding of the risks within the community specific to tec