Firefighter Trainee 40 - Proactive Recruitment Training Program (PRTP)

Job Description FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE 40 (PRTP) PROACTIVE RECRUITMENT TRAINING PROGRAM Fire Rescue Pay Range: $16.40 Hourly rate Internal Candidates should apply via Polk One - Me Section** Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 Hours/Week) Hours may vary depending on school schedule. Employee Benefits Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay ChecksMedical, Dental, VisionLife InsuranceFRS Retirement10 Paid HolidaysPaid Time OffTuition ReimbursementEducation IncentivesDeferred Compensation PlanWellness IncentivesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Free Employee GymFree Employee Health Clinic Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions and job-related requirements, including physical and cognitive demands, are described below.This job description outlines the general scope of duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned. MAJOR FUNCTION Responsiblefortechnical,academic,andphysicaltrainingworkperformedunderthe Proactive RecruitmentandTrainingProgram(PRTP)inpartnershipwithPolkCountyFireRescue. This apprenticeship provides full-time paid training designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to obtain State of Florida Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. Traineesprogressthroughstructuredcoursework,supervisedfieldexperiences,physicalconditioning, and scenario-based activities while upholding the core PRTPvalues of Pride, Respect, Integrity, Courage,andExcellence(P.R.I.C.E.).ThepositionpreparesindividualsfortransitionintoFirefighter-EMT roles with Polk County Fire Rescue. ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES UnderthesupervisionofPRTPandFireRescueinstructors,the Trainee TrainingandSkill Development Participatesinfull-timestructuredtraininginfirefighting,rescueoperations,andemergency medical services. Attendsclassroominstructionandhands-onfieldtrainingtodevelopdiscipline,teamwork,safety habits, and essential fire service skills. Trainsinfirebehavior,suppressionprinciples,emergencymedicaltreatment,rescueprocedures, and patient care methods. Practicesdefensivedriving,roadwayfamiliarization,safevehicleoperations,andresponse modes. Participatesinrealisticemergencysimulationsinvolvingheat,smoke,confinedspaces,heights, and physically strenuous tasks. EmergencySkills Practice Learnsandpracticestoolselection,situationalawareness,size-up,risk-reductiontechniques,and emergency response procedures. Learnsapparatusoperationandassistswithdrivingandnavigatingequipmentunder supervision. Participatesinladderevolutions,hosehandling,ventilationtasks,live-firedrills,andmulti-story operations. ApparatusandStation Support Assistswithequipmentmaintenance,apparatusreadiness,toolchecks,andfacility upkeep. Keepsfirefightingequipment,vehicles,andtoolsinproperworkingconditionbyperforming routine safety and maintenance inspections. ProfessionalandProgram Responsibilities Participatesinphysicalfitnessdevelopmentandscenario-basedexercisespreparingforPolk County Fire Rescue Fire Academy entry. Participatesinscheduledweeklyphysicalfitnessevaluationstoassessprogressandensure readiness for the physical demands of fire and EMS training. Engagesinleadershiptraining andpublicspeaking development. RepresentsPolkCountyFireRescueatcommunityoutreach,education,andrecruitment events. DemonstratesprofessionalismandintegrityconsistentwithP.R.I.C.E.valuesthroughoutthe program. Performsotherdutiesas assignedtosupporttrainingandprogram operations. Knowledge, Abilities And Skills Abilitytolearnandapplyfirefighting,rescue,andemergencymedicalprinciplesand techniques. Abilitytoanalyzesituationsquicklyanddeterminethepropercourseof action. Abilitytoreactcalmly,effectively,andsafelyunderemergency conditions. Abilitytoperformphysicallydemandingtasks,includinglifting,carrying,climbing,and operating in extreme environments. Abilitytofollowcomplexoralandwritteninstructions accurately. Abilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipsandfunctionaspartofa team. Abilitytocommunicateclearly,bothorallyandinwriting,withcolleaguesandthe public. Abilitytomaintainemotionalcontrol,soundjudgment,andprofessionalismunder stress. Minimum Qualifications Atleast18yearsof age. Graduate of an accredited high school or possession of an equivalent diploma. MustbeacontinuousPolkCountyresidentfortwo(2)yearspriortoapplicationandmaintain residency throughout participation. ValidStateofFloridadriver’slicensewithanacceptabledrivingrecord(norecentsuspensions, major violations, or patterns of unsafe behavior). Must h ave not accrued 12 points within 36 months or 18 points within 48 months. Passescriminalbackgroundcheck,fingerprinting,drugscreening,medicalevaluation,and psychiatric evaluation. PhysicallycapableofperformingessentialfireandEMStrainingduties,includingsuccessful completion of required agility testing. Legallyauthorizedtowork intheUnited States. MeetsHUDlow-incomehouseholdguidelines(≤50%AreaMedianIncome),basedonthemost current HUD Income Limits published for the applicable year, and provides required documentation. Doesnotcurrently holdStateof FloridaFirefighter orEMT certification. Demonstratesgoodmoralcharacterandabilitytocommittotheprogram’sexpectationsand values. Special Requirements Mustmaintainanactive cellphoneforcommunicationand scheduling. MustsuccessfullyobtainandmaintainFBICriminalJusticeInformationServices(CJIS)security clearance. MustobtainaStateofFloridaParamedicCertificationwithinthree(3)yearsofcompletingthe program (required for continued employment). Upon selection for employment, must sign a reimbursement agreement covering program trainingcostsifvoluntarilyleavingwithintwo(2)yearsofachievingrequiredcertifications. MustcompletealltrainingrequiredforEmergencyMedicalResponder(EMR),StateofFlorida Firefighter II, and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) certification. All Polk County BoCC employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the county and its residents.