Firefighter Trainee

About the role

The Anaheim Fire & Rescue is seeking highly motivated individuals interested in pursuing a career in fire service. Firefighter Trainees are non-sworn employees participating in a 12-week academy; training to prepare for the protection of life and property through emergency operations including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials abatement, fire prevention inspections, public education, training activities, station and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Successfully attends the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Recruit Academy, learns and demonstrates the principles and practices of the Anaheim Fire & Rescue all-risk emergency responses, and awareness of the duties, activities, and responsibilities of a Firefighter.
• Receives instruction and participates in academy training and drills to learn proper firefighting techniques for all types of fires, heavy rescue techniques and extrication procedures, hazardous materials handling, emergency medical procedures/care/aid, and all-risk safety procedures.
• Maintain personal physical fitness and health by participating in job related physical fitness programs and training.
• Train in the various emergency calls including structural and environmental fires, traffic collisions, hazardous material spills, rescue and salvage, and medical aid.
• Train in appropriate basic EMT-1 field procedures including attaining and documenting vital signs, bandaging, splinting, lifting patients into ambulances and assisting paramedics as directed.
• Follow the instructions of the Training Battalion Chief or Fire Training Company, or other supervisor as assigned, in handling various equipment, including but not limited to carrying, laying, and operating hoses, setting and climbing ladders, self-contained breathing apparatus, and operating other fire suppression equipment.
• Work cooperatively with peers and supervisors; establish and maintain working relationships, exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with a multitude of issues, and take appropriate action in stressful situations.
• Observe and comply with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Modern firefighting methods and techniques; emergency medical methods and procedures; safety practices and regulations; CPR techniques; basic mathematical, fire science, and problem-solving skills; principles of fire prevention and arson investigation; various firefighter rescue and emergency medical tools and equipment; computers and related software.
• Ability to: Use various firefighting rescue and emergency medical tools and equipment; take appropriate courses of action in simulated emergency exercises; effectively and safely fight fires using a variety of firefighting apparatus and equipment in a training environment; safely operate a vehicle; comply with laws, policies, and procedures; perform prolonged and arduous tasks under adverse conditions; read and interpret technical documents; understand and follow written and verbal instructions; perform strenuous physical activities; learn the geography of the City of Anaheim and surrounding areas, including the street system, hydrant locations, the layout and location of public utilities and potentially hazardous materials or substances; work cooperatively with co-workers; establish and maintain professional working relationships, exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in dealing with issues.