Firefighter Reserve - Volunteer Position

*- ONLY residents of the Blackfoot-Snake River Fire District will be considered.

The City is currently accepting applications for individuals who are interested in volunteering with our Fire Department.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The responsibilities of the position involve training for, and participating in, duties protecting life and property through the performance of firefighting and emergency medical service activities. Volunteer Firefighters are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions, which may require strenuous exertion under conditions involving smoke, fire, heat and cramped surroundings. Although firefighting and emergency medical services work constitutes the primary and most difficult and responsible areas of work, the volunteer is also required to drill at least 2 times/month. Drills consist of practice sessions dealing with various aspects of firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials awareness and emergency medical work. Time spent at the station may consist of studying, custodial care and maintenance of departmental facilities, apparatus and equipment. Work is performed in accordance with explicit instructions and well defined procedures; however, performance of the work requires initiative and the exercise of independent judgment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Captain.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 18 years old
• Possess a valid Idaho Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a written test with a score of 70% or higher
• Ability to pass a physical performance test and oral interview
• Ability to pass drug test

WORK HOURS

• This is a Paid-Call Volunteer opportunity with no regular hours  

QUALIFICATIONS FOR TESTING -

Experience, Skills & Qualifications 

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum of 18 years old

Possess a valid Idaho Driver’s License

Resident of the Blackfoot-Snake River Fire District

Ability to pass a modified Firefighters Combat Challenge and oral interview

Ability to pass drug test

Physical Abilities

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively in person and by two-way radio, including during emergency situations which may involve a high degree of noise;

Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to effectively operate at a fire or related emergency scene;

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate equipment used in fire fighting;

Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform all duties in a firefighting, emergency medical response, and emergency response environment.

Specialized Knowledge

THE CITY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PAID CALL VOLUNTEERS, EVEN IF THERE ARE NOT IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Application Special Instructions

Applications need to be filled out completely, even if you attach a resume. Do not state ‘see resume’ when asked to describe your responsibilities, experience and employment dates. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of information you provide on the application. Your resume will be reviewed for clarification purposes only.

You MUST submit a completed ‘Veteran’s Preference’ form (even if you are not claiming a Veteran’s preference) as well as an ‘Authorization for Release of Personal Information’ form in order for your application to be considered complete.

If you are having technical difficulties with the application software, please contact the CivicHR Help Desk at 888-228-2233, Select Option 1 (Existing Client), Select Option 1 (Support) and then Option 2 (CivicHR) between the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM CST.