Fire Lateral Cadet

* Attends and successfully completes Fire Department classes and other formal fire training programs to demonstrate proficiency and compliance with certification standards as a Firefighter and an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic).
* Participates in mandatory physical training to include running 1 1/2 to 6 miles, uphill running, calisthenics, hose and dummy drags, grass drills, and weight training.
* Participates in drills, demonstrations, firefighting training evolutions, and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, and firefighting techniques.
* Trains in the operation of rescue tools.
* Trains in the administration of emergency medical care to fire or accident victims and assists EMS personnel as needed.
* Trains in the locating, controlling, and extinguishing of fires using applicable extinguishing agents
* Skill in operating and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment.
* Skill in operating various hand and power tools to create openings in structures and vehicles for smoke ventilation, forcible entry, and rescue.
* Skill in performing life support techniques and emergency medical care.
* Skill in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
* Ability to become knowledgeable of city geography, streets, and highways in Austin/Travis County.
* Knowledge of firefighting principles and techniques, hydraulics, hydrants, and location/operation of sprinkler and house line systems.
* Ability to become knowledgeable of departmental policy, practice, and procedure, emergency medical techniques, and good safety practice in the use of equipment.
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
* Ability to communicate effectively in stressful and /or hazardous environments.
* Ability to perform strenuous work under all weather conditions including emergency situations.
* Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English.
* Graduation from High School or equivalent
* Must be at least 18 years of age, and not to exceed age 35, on the date of written exam
* Meet the requirements of Local Government Code, Title 5 Chapter 143
* Meet the requirements for certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Standards and Education
* Meet the requirements of the Texas Department of State Health Services for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
* Meet the medical requirements outlined in NFPA 1580 (Latest Edition), Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments.
* Applicants must be current certified firefighters
* Applicants must have been actively employed as a structural firefighter with one or more municipalities, Emergency Service Districts (ESDs), military, or count fire departments within the two (2) years immediately preceding the application date
* Applicants must possess a minimum of three (3) years of total active service as a full-time paid firefighter with one or more municipalities, ESDs, military, or county fire departments
* Must be able to quickly respond to fire apparatus and be capable of entry and/or exit of any AFD vehicle
* Must be able to quickly respond to fire apparatus and be capable of entry and/or exit of any AFD vehicle without assistance.
* Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs while carrying firefighting equipment.
* Must be able to climb aerial ladders to a height of 100 feet.
* Must be able to carry and/or drag hose for the purpose of fire extinguishment.
* Must be able to carry, set, and climb ladders to accomplish firefighting and rescue evolutions.
* Must be able to crawl and kneel, wearing personal protective equipment and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus), in extreme weather conditions, high environmental temperature and humidity, and…