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Wichita Falls (TX)
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FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE
Firefighter Trainee
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Firefighter Trainee candidates will not be City of Wichita Falls Employees until they have successfully completed, and obtained certification as a Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Firefighter and certified by the National Registry for Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) – Basic Level. Candidates who successfully complete all phases of the recruitment process will be placed on an eligibility list and will be offered a 100% Scholarship to Vernon College where they will complete training. The 64th Fire Training Academy will start January 17, 2017 and will graduate September 12, 2017. Training will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, and some Saturdays. There will be some clinical rotations during the EMT-Basic portion of the academy that may require different class hours. Students will be required to adhere to the academic and academy rules, and commit to self-study so that they will be successful in both phases of the academy. After successfully completing training and obtaining both required certifications, the candidates will be offered a position with the City of Wichita Falls Fire Department as a position (vacancy) becomes available. FIRE PERSONAL HISTORY BOOKLET
Posting Details
Posting Information
Position Number A5110J
Working Job Title Firefighter Trainee
Range 5110
Advertised Salary Fire Academy
Beginning Annual
Ending Annual
Beginning Hourly Fire Academy
Ending Hourly
Position Type Regular Full Time
Brief Description The purpose of this position is to provide fire protection, rescue and emergency services in order to protect life and property. This is accomplished by answering calls, providing emergency medical services, hazardous materials responses, completing firefighting and rescue activities, investigating scenes, providing public education, and inspecting and testing plans and equipment. Additional duties include maintaining the fire station, conducting tours, inspecting equipment, inspecting building and completing related duties as assigned.
Formal Education Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Experience No experience required
Supervision Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
Human Collaboration Skills Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
Freedom to Act Receives Immediate Direction: The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.
Technical Skills Basic: Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Budget Responsibility This position has no budget responsibility.
Reading Intermediate – Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Math Intermediate – Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Writing Intermediate – Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Certification & Other Requirements Applicants for this class must meet such physical and other requirements as established by the City of Wichita Falls and the Wichita Falls Civil Service.
Driver’s License Yes
Type of License C
Endorsements
Posting Date 10/17/2016
Closing Date 12/04/2016
Essential Functions
Overall Physical Strength Demands: (S) Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. (L) Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. (M) Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. (H) Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. (V) Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
Essential Functions
Essential Function Completes classroom training activities by listening and taking notes at lectures, studying in groups, watching presentations and videos, and passing written exams.
Code Sedentary
Essential Function Completes physical training by running routine exercise drills, practicing skills with ladders, hoses and related rescue equipment.
Code Very Heavy
Essential Function Fulfills firefighter skills training by loading, unloading and cleaning hoses, climbing ladders, using extrication tools and completing rescue drills.
Code Very Heavy
Essential Function Maintains the fire station by cleaning the facility; performing preventive maintenance and repairs on the facility and the fire engines; cleaning, inspecting and replacing hoses, equipment and apparatus, and maintaining protective equipment.
Code Medium
Physical Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands: (S) Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. (L) Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. (M) Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. (H) Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. (V) Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
Physical strength for this position H
Physical Demands
(C) Continuously: 2/3 or more of the time. (F) Frequently: From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. (O) Occasionally: Up to 1/3 of the time. (R) Rarely: Less than 1 hour per week. (N) Never: Never occurs. Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.
Standing Communicating with co-workers, Observing work duties, Observing work site, Making presentations
Standing Frequency F
Fine Dexterity Telephone keypad, Computer keyboard, Calibrating equipment
Fine Dexterity Frequency R
Walking To other departments/offices/office equipment, Around work site
Walking Frequency F
Lifting Supplies, Equipment, Files
Lifting Frequency F
Carrying Supplies, Equipment, Files
Carrying Frequency F
Sitting Desk Work, Meetings, Driving
Sitting Frequency F
Reaching For supplies and files
Reaching Frequency O
Handling Paperwork
Handling Frequency O
Kneeling Filing in lowerdrawers, Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
Kneeling Frequency O
Crawling None
Crawling Frequency O
Pushing/Pulling File drawers, Tables and chairs, Equipment, Hose
Pushing/Pulling Frequency F
Climbing Stairs, Ladder, Step stool, Onto Equipment
Climbing Frequency F
Vision Reading, Computer Screen, Observing worksite, Driving
Vision Frequency F
Foot Controls Driving
Foot Controls Frequency O
Balancing On Ladder, on step stool, on equpment
Balancing Frequency F
Bending Filing in lower drawers, Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground, Making repairs
Bending Frequency O
Crouching Filing in lower drawers, Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
Crouching Frequency O
Hearing Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public, listening to equipment
Hearing Frequency O
Twisting From computer to telephone, Getting inside vehicle
Twisting Frequency O
Talking Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public
Talking Frequency O
Other (specified if applicable) None
Other Frequency N
Additional Information
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware:Computers, printers and related software, copier, fax machine, check signing equipment. Computers, printers and related software, copier, fax machine, firefighting and rescue equipment
Environmental Factors
(D) Daily; (W) Several Times Per Week; (M) Several Times Per Month; (S) Seasonally; (N) Never
Extreme Temperatures M
Wetness/Humidity W
Respiratory Hazards W
Noise and Vibration W
Physical Hazards W
Health and Safety Factors
(C) Continuously; (F) Frequently; (O) Occasionally; (R) Rarely; (N) Never
Mechanical Hazards O
Chemical Hazards R
Electrical Hazards R
Fire Hazards F
Explosives N
Communicable Diseases R
Physical Danger or Abuse F
Other (see below)
Other Health and Safety Factor
Protective Equipment Required Fire protection equipment and clothing
Non-Physical Demands
Description of Non-Physical Demands: (F) Frequently: From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; (O) Occasionally: Up to 1/3 of the time; (R) Rarely: Less than 1 hour per week; (N) Never: Never occurs.
Time Pressure R
Frequent Change of Tasks O
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously O
Tedious or Exacting Work R
Noisy/Distracting Environment F
Emergency Situation R
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime O
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team F
Other (see below) N
Other Non-Physical Demand N/A
Work Location
Primary Work Location Outdoors
Secondary Work Location N/A
Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- License or Certification
- Other Documentation
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
- * Will you be at least eighteen (18) years old by September 13, 2017?
- Yes
- No
- * Will you be no older than thirty-five (35) years of age on June 10, 2018?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you a veteran discharged under honorable conditions from the Uniformed Armed Services for the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * Candidates who successfully complete all phases of the recruitment process will be placed on an eligibility list and will be offered a 100% Scholarship to Vernon College where they will complete training. The 64th Fire Training Academy will start January 17, 2017 and will graduate September 12, 2017. Training will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, and some Saturdays. There will be some clinical rotations during the EMT-Basic portion of the academy that may require different class hours. Students will be required to adhere to the academic and academy rules, and commit to self-study so that they will be successful in both phases of the academy. Are you available to meet this Academy Training Schedule?
- Yes, I am available for training during these days and hours.
- No, I am not available for training during these days and hours.
- * After successfully completing training and obtaining both required certifications, you will be offered a position with the City of Wichita Falls Fire Department Provided that the position (vacancy) becomes available prior to expiration of the eligibility list. Do you understand this provision?
- Yes
- No
- * How far will you drive to participate in the Firefighter Trainee civil service testing, physical agility, and ergometric testing?(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization?
- Yes.
- No.
- * Are you proficient reading, writing, and speaking the English language?
- Yes
- No
- * Firefighter Trainee’s must have a minimum of a VALID Texas Class “C” Driver’s license or another state equivalent on date of hire. However, individuals who have out of state licenses will be given 30 days from date of hire to convert to a minimum of a Texas Class “C” License. Do you have a minimum of a Texas Class “C” license or another state’s equivalent ?
- Yes, I have a valid Texas Class “C” or higher license.
- Yes, I have a valid out of state equivalent to a Texas Class “C” or higher. I also agree to convert it to a Texas License within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.
- No, I do not have a current license but I will get a valid Texas Class “C” license prior to date of hire.
- No, I cannot get a valid Texas Class “C” or another state’s equivalent prior to my date of hire.
- * Do you possess a certification as a basic firefighter, as established by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection or another state’s equivalent, or may become certified at time of appointment?
- Yes, I am currently certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection at a minimum of basic firefighter.
- Yes, I have certification from another state.
- I am currently enrolled in a certification program but have not completed the certification process.
- No.
- * Are you certified as an Emergency Medical Technician, Basic Level (EMT-Basic) or higher with the Texas Department of State Health Services or an equivalent from another state?
- I am certified as an EMT-Basic or higher with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- I am certified in another state with an equivalent to the National Registry Certification for EMT-Basic.
- I am currently enrolled in a certification program but I have not completed the process.
- I do not have my EMT-Basic or equivalent certification.
- * Have you been convicted of DWI/BWI/FWI/DUI or reckless driving within the past ten (10) years or 120 months or have four (4) or more events within the preceding thirty-six (36) months?
- Yes.
- No.
- * Have you been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions, including specifically: Bad conduct; Dishonorable; General; or any other characterization of service indicating bad character?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have formal criminal charges above a Class C misdemeanor pending before a Grand Jury or District Attorney’s office?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you been convicted of or admitted to conduct which constitutes a felony under state or federal law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any misdemeanor offense above the grade of a Class C misdemeanor?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you received an unadjudicated or deferred adjudication for a felony offense as an adult?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you on parole or probation for a felony offense?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you used any substance which constitutes a felony grade substance as described in penalty groups 1 through 4 by the Health & Safety Code?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you ever used Cocaine in any form?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you ever used Speed in any form?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you ever used Ecstasy in any form?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you ever used LSD in any form?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you used Heroin in any form?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you ever used Hashish in any form?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you ever used Methamphetamine in any form?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you used marijuana in any form in the last two years?
- Yes
- No
- * I DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL STATEMENTS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY MISREPRESENTATIONS, OMISSIONS OR FALSIFICATIONS WILL BE GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE REJECTION OF MY APPLICATION, OR IF HIRED, TERMINATION OF MY EMPLOYMENT. Note: The Polygraph Examiner is authorized by the agency to ask questions regarding the truthfulness of the information you provide about criminal activity and use of illegal drugs
- I understand and agree to these terms as a condition of employment.
- I understand and do not agree to this as a condition of employment.
