About the position
A Beginning Recruit Firefighter is defined as an employee that is currently participating in a Recruit Academy approved by the Boise Fire Department. This position is crucial for learning firefighting and emergency medical duties aimed at saving lives and property. Responsibilities include combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, emergency vehicle driving, and applying rescue and emergency medical techniques and methods. The Beginning Recruit Firefighter will participate in assigned training classes at the fire academy and is expected to perform physically demanding tasks in hazardous and stressful conditions. Work is performed under close supervision and with specific orders and directions. The role involves receiving training and developing skills in firefighting, hazardous materials response, emergency medical, and lifesaving activities. Recruits will attend and complete training courses on responding to fire scenes, natural disasters, vehicle accidents, and various medical emergencies. They will study fire prevention, fire protection, firefighting techniques, and learn to identify potentially dangerous combinations of weather and fire. This includes reading and studying texts and manuals to understand fire behavior theories and using mathematical formulas for computing hydraulics and fire containment practices. Additionally, recruits will learn to administer basic or advanced life support at emergency scenes, observing established medical protocols. The position requires the ability to perform physically arduous work requiring strength and agility during training and in all kinds of weather. The job description emphasizes that nothing restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Responsibilities
- Receives training and develops skills in firefighting, hazardous materials response, emergency medical and lifesaving activities.
- Attends and completes training courses on responding to fire scenes, natural disasters, vehicle accidents, and various medical emergencies.
- Studies fire prevention, fire protection, firefighting, emergency medical techniques, rescue techniques, and fire suppression tactics.
- Learns to administer basic or advanced life support at emergency scenes and observes established medical protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must complete all training necessary to fulfill state licensure, City and department requirements and ensure professional development.
- Must be a US Citizen or eligible to work in the US, be at least 18 years of age, and possess a high school diploma or GED at the time of employment.
- Knowledge of rules and regulations of the fire department; maintenance of equipment; symptoms of medical emergencies and appropriate responses.
- Ability to meet physical and medical standards; learn firefighting, fire prevention, fire protection, emergency medical and rescue techniques; perform physically arduous work; read, understand and follow written and oral instructions; and make sound decisions quickly under pressure.
- Must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous firefighting experience.
Benefits
- ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
- Low-cost dental and vision options
- Post-employment health savings account
- PERSI retirement benefits
- 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
- 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match
- Up to $500 cash per year for WellBeing Program participants
- Alternative transportation incentives
- 10 hours of vacation per month
- 12 paid holidays every year
- 8 hours of sick leave per month
- 10 weeks Parental Leave
- Basic Life insurance at no cost
- Long Term Disability insurance at no cost
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Supplemental Disability Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free local bus pass
- Corporate discount programs
- Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling.
