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City Of Burley Firefighter/EMT April 11, 2023 Internal Firefighter/EMT Recruitment General Definition of work The Firefighter preforms responsible service work in fire profession and prevention. Does related work as required. Is performed under the regular supervision of a Chief, Deputy Chief, or shift Officer. Typical Task Responds to alarms, drives, and operates equipment and related apparatus and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, advancing lines, entry, ventilation and salvage work, extrication, and emergency medical care of victims. Assists in maintaining, cleaning, and repairing fire apparatus and equipment, and daily duties, cleaning fire stations and grounds. Checks and flows fire hydrants yearly. Does fire code inspections of business establishments and prepares pre-fire plans. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, inspects for smoke, gas leaks, carbon dioxide, secures and checks for hazards at vehicle accidents, etc. Participates in continuing training in fire and Ems instruction programs by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes. Conducts station tours for the public, schools, and community demonstrations and programs. Performs related tasks, as necessary. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities General knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry and mechanics; general knowledge of technical firefighting principles and technique’s; and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression; general knowledge of the street systems and physical layout of the city; general knowledge of emergency care methods, techniques and equipment; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with ---PAGE BREAK--- City Of Burley Firefighter/EMT April 11, 2023 fellow employees, other entities and the public; ability to keep simple records and prepare reports; possess a strong mechanical aptitude; ability to perform heavy manual labor; skill in operation of heavy emergency equipment. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED equivalent. Have a valid Idaho driver license. A minimum of 40 hours of Essentials of Fire Fighting with a Certificate Desired Qualifications IFSAC Firefighter I or higher State of Idaho EMT 2011 certification or higher: National Registry EMT 2011 (Must obtain within one year) Knowledge of the city’s layout of the streets and hydrant locations Examination process Pass in house Firefighter I written exam. Pass BFD physical agility test. Firefighter oral interview. Firefighters will be scored on the exam, physical agility test, oral interview. After the examination process candidates will be scored and an eligibility list shall be established. Employment will also be contingent on the following: Complete and pass a background check and drug test. Complete and pass a firefighter fit medical examination through Emergency Responders Health Center in Boise, ID. ---PAGE BREAK--- City Of Burley Firefighter/EMT April 11, 2023 Applications are available on the City of Burley website or at the Burley Fire Department Application period will be open from Monday April 11, 2023 @ 0800 hrs. through April 25, 2023 @ 1700 hrs. No late applications will be accepted. Application can be returned to Chief Tolman or Deputy Chief Harman at the Burley Fire Department, 1235 Miller Ave. Burley, ID 83318 or put into a sealed envelope and left at the fire station in the Chief’s mailbox.