Firefighter Trainee

the eligibility list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future firefighter trainee vacancies.

candidates who successfully pass the pre-employment process along with the fire department drill tower academy which runs up to eight (8) weeks will transition to firefighter at the salary range of $94,495.33 - $.

to participate in a non-sworn capacity in the in-house brea fire department firefighter trainee academy in preparation of becoming a “sworn” full-time firefighter. During training, incumbents will not have the same responsibilities or perform the exact same duties as sworn firefighters, but are subject to the rules and regulations of the brea fire department.

this is the non-sworn trainee position designed to give incumbents first-hand experience and exposure to regular firefighter duties and responsibilities. Incumbents in this classification attend the in-house brea fire department firefighter trainee academy attending classes and receiving training while working under very close supervision to perform structured, routine firefighter duties requiring limited independent judgment and in accordance with explicit instructions and well defined procedures.

Employees in this classification are observed during the training period to determine if their progress will qualify them to become sworn firefighters. Incumbents are miscellaneous non-sworn employees as it relates to retirement and workers’ compensation purposes.

general supervision is received from a fire captain.

technical supervision is received from a firefighter and/or fire engineer regarding the operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and apparatus.

essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

these functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

attend and successfully complete the in-house brea fire department firefighter trainee academy including all classes and required training necessary to become a sworn brea firefighter.

to qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position.

some directly related experience is desirable.

graduation from high school or equivalent.

certificate of completion from a california state fire marshal accredited basic fire academy program.

proof of certification from an accredited regional training program (artp) or accredited local academy (ala)

or california office of the state fire marshal (osfm) fire fighter 1 certification.

possession of a valid class c driver's license issued from the california department of motor vehicles.

possession of a valid class c driver's license with a firefighter endorsement issued from the california department of motor vehicles is highly desirable upon appointment.

possession of a current state of california e.m.t. Or paramedic certificate from an accredited organization.

possession of a current cpr certificate from the american red cross or american heart association.

the city of brea recruits, promotes, and hires without regard to race, color, religion, physical disability or condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, age or national origin, except in those specific instances whereby a bona fide occupational qualification demands otherwise. The city of brea hires only united states citizens or lawfully authorized aliens.