What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Recruit - $40,678.55/ Certified Firefighter/EMT - $48,946.56 position at Macon-Bibb County Government?
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ATTENTION: EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 THE CPAT REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN UPDATED.The Fire Private-Recruit trains in fire suppression, combating, extinguishing and preventing fires, answering emergency calls, and in routine maintenance of department equipment, apparatus and quarters. Training involves participation in duties of protecting life and property through the performance of firefighting and rescue activities.
Until the complete application packet (including all documents) is accepted by the Human Resources Department, you are not considered an applicant, and will not be given consideration for the position in the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department.
Step 1: Application and Required Documentation
The following documents are required for consideration for the Fire Recruit position:
Step 1: Application and Required Documentation
The following documents are required for consideration for the Fire Recruit position:
**PLEASE DO NOT TAKE PICTURES NOR SCREENSHOT DOCUMENTS, ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO APPLICATION**
- High School Diploma or GED
- Birth Certificate
- DD-214 (If Applicable)
- Valid Driver's License (Applicant must have a valid Georgia driver's license before the first date of employment)
- College degree and/or transcripts may be attached with resume
- Identification Card will not be accepted
Step 2: Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT)
Applicants must be able to pass a Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) with the minimum standards listing below.
Applicants must be able to pass a Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) with the minimum standards listing below.
RUN (TIME LIMIT 14:46 MINUTES):
- Must run 1.5 miles.
AERIAL LADDER CLIMB (TIME LIMIT 5 MINUTES): *Wearing a helmet and gloves*
- Must climb 105 ft. extended ladder at a 75-degree angle.
FIRE HYDRANT ASSEMBLY (TIME LIMIT 5 MINUTES):
- Instructions will be read to you.
- Ladder Carry: Carry a 14 ft. roof ladder 50 ft., hang on side of building, take down, and carry 50 ft. back to mark.
- Hose Advancement: Advance charged 1 3/4" hose line 50 ft. and place nozzle on mark.
- Hose Evolution: Follow hose line in a darkened room thru confined space prop while wearing a nomex hood.
- Victim Rescue Simulator: Drag 185 lb. weighted sled 25 ft. around a cone and 25 ft. back to make.
- Hose Carry: Carry (2) 2 1/2" hose rolls 25 ft. around a cone and 25 ft. back to mark.
- Tire Chop: Use sledgehammer to hit a tire 50 ft.
- Hoisting Object Simulator: Pull a tire 50 ft. with a rope.
Step 3: Assessment Center Testing
Once passing the CPAT, the applicant must pass the assessment center (applicant will be notified of the date). If applicant does not pass assessment they will have to wait 30 days before they can retake.
Once passing the CPAT, the applicant must pass the assessment center (applicant will be notified of the date). If applicant does not pass assessment they will have to wait 30 days before they can retake.
Step 4: Applicants must provide 6 References (3 Professional/3 Personal)
Once this is completed and confirmed, each applicant will be added to the Fire Registry to be considered for an interview with the Fire Chief.
If you have any problems submitting your applications, please contact the NeoGov Applicant Support Hotline Toll Free at 855-524-5627, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET).
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