Fire Recruit

Job Title: Fire Recruit

Classification Pay Scale: F9-1

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $3,310/month

TESTING DATE: MAY 15, 2024

Job Description

A McAlester Firefighter Recruit is a probationary employee who is in the process of obtaining the

necessary skills through training and on-the-job training experience to become a

FIREFIGHTER/EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN.

The position of FIRE RECRUIT will be under the general supervision of a Fire Captain. The FIREFIGHTER

RECRUIT will be assigned to one of the four existing fire stations. FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT will perform

individually and as a member of a firefighting team. The suppression activities including, but not limited

to, firefighting, rescue, emergency medical service, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage and overhaul. The

FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT will participate in all classroom or drill grounds activities of training, attend the

BASIC FIREFIGHTING ACADEMY, enroll in and complete the E.M.T. BASIC COURSE and obtain the State

and National licensing.

Job Duties:

Essential Job Functions:

· Performs firefighting duties such as combating, extinguishing and preventing fires.

· Answering emergency calls with an engine, ladder, or miscellaneous vehicles.

· Lays and connects hoses, direct water onto burning structures, raises and climbs ladders.

· Uses other firefighting techniques such as ventilating burning buildings (chopping holes in floors or

roofs)

· Administers first aid to injured persons.

· Performs salvage operations.

· Inspects assigned district to assure knowledge of access, fire hazards, etc.

· Trains for, and participates in the protection of life and property by firefighting and rescue

activities.

· Participates in fire drills and attends training classes in firefighting, first aid and related subjects.

· Handles routine custodial maintenance of the fire department equipment (such as oxygen

breathing equipment, resuscitation equipment, etc.) apparatus and quarters.

Job Requirements:

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· Ability to learn and teach.

· Ability to work safely alone or as a team member. · Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. · Ability to communicate with the public. · Ability to conform to uniform appearance codes, rules and policy. · Ability to work irregular hours and return to work immediately upon notification. · Ability to drive and hold a valid Oklahoma driver’s license. · Ability to work while wearing personal safety equipment. · Ability to work under abnormal environmental conditions. · Ability to use mechanical and motor-powered tools. · Ability to continue and complete tasks under severe traumatic situations. · Ability to move, lift or drag heavy objects while in extremely hazardous situations. · Ability to react immediately from a passive state to a mentally and physically demanding situation. · Ability to recognize and react to hazardous situations without the guidance of others. · Must be able to pass the Oklahoma Fire Pension and Retirement Systems medical standards, and have the ability to become state certified.

Supplemental Information:

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

· Operates as a member of a team and independently at incidents of uncertain duration.

· Spend extensive time outside exposed to the elements.

· Tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing duties. Must perform physically

demanding work in hot (up to 400 Degree F), humid (up to 100%) atmospheres while wearing

equipment that significantly impairs body cooling mechanisms.

· Experience frequent transition from hot to cold and from humid to dry atmospheres.

· Work in wet, icy, or muddy areas.

· Performs a variety of tasks on slippery, hazardous surfaces such as on roof tops or from ladders.

· Work in areas where sustaining traumatic or thermal injuries is possible.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of McAlester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide adequate

accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged

to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,310.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,310