Firefighter

Firefighter

The City of Clovis is now accepting applications for the position of Firefighter.

Under general supervision, to respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls for the protection of life and property; to render first aid and lifesaving assistance; to participate in fire prevention and training activities; to perform firefighting and fire station equipment maintenance; and to perform related work as required.

Positions in this class perform both probationary and journey level firefighting and fire prevention work. When initially employed, incumbents may not have prior practical firefighting experience and are expected to successfully complete an entry‑level firefighter training program as established by the City of Clovis. Incumbents generally operate at various types of emergency incidents and perform duties under supervision. Incumbents are expected to render first aid in the event of extreme conditions.

A major effort is spent in training for hazardous situations. Incumbents are called upon to work in potentially hazardous conditions when at the scene of an emergency.

Performs fire control activities and utilizes strategies in the areas of victim rescue, exposure tactics, ventilation, fire containment, and extinguishment; fights structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, and wildland fires; operates fuel and oil pumps, building heating and cooling systems, cutting, boring, and sawing tools, lighting, lifting and air moving equipment, various types of extinguishers, appliances, elevators, fire protection and escape systems, radio equipment, and meters;

uses a variety of tools, ropes, knots, ladders, lifelines, and belts; couples, reels, unreels, and carries hoses; connects nozzles and valve fittings; extends and reduces hose lines; lays single and multiple hose lines; lays hoses and operates hose streams above and below street level; raises, climbs, and works from extension ladders; makes forcible entries and transmits alarms; controls traffic; provides emergency rescue and medical care;

lifts, carries, and transports victims; identifies common, special, structural, and panic hazards; responds to incidents involving hazardous materials; examines the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids and of other hazardous materials; makes recommendations regarding the correction of hazards; operates City vehicles; inspects and maintains nozzles, appliances, fittings, hydrants, fire extinguishers, hand and power tools, ropes, emergency lighting equipment, generators, rescue and first aid, and related equipment;

engages in public information activities; conducts fire drills and demonstrates fire equipment; writes incident reports; interprets federal, state, local, and department rules and regulations; assists in the maintenance of fire station and grounds; conducts inspections of dwellings, public assemblies and commercial, industrial, and government buildings; interprets fire and building codes; inspects and tests fire protection systems; assists in the investigation of fires;

responds to complaints and requests for information from the public; may perform Fire Engineer duties when qualified; and performs related work as required.

• Possession of a valid Driver's License and a good driving record;
• Possession of a valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT‑1) Certificate or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Certification or higher;
• Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate;
• Possession of valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or Biddle Physical Agility Test certification at the time of application submittal;
• Possession of a California State Board of Fire Services Fire Fighter I Certificate (FF‑1) or completion of an approved Basic Fire Fighter I Academy;
• Possession of a Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Level Certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment;
• Possession of a California State Board of Fire Services Fire Fighter II Certificate (FF‑2) within twelve (12) months of appointment;
• Possession…