Entry Level Firefighter Job at Idaho State Job Bank in Boise

Entry Level Firefighter at City of Boise in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Entry Level Firefighter Print (Apply ? Entry Level Firefighter Salary $67,786.94 Annually Location Boise, ID Job Type Full Time Regular Job Number 23 -06800 Department Fire Opening Date 09/01/2024 Closing Date 10/31/2024 5:00 PM Mountain + Description + Benefits + Questions Summary Statement A Beginning Recruit Firefighter is defined as an employee that is currently participating in a Recruit Academy approved by the Boise Fire Department. A Beginning Recruit Firefighter is responsible for learning firefighting and emergency medical duties aimed at saving life and property including combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, emergency vehicle driving, rescue and emergency medical techniques and methods. Beginning Recruit Firefighter will participate in assigned training classes at fire academy and be expected to perform physically demanding tasks in hazardous and stressful conditions. Work is performed under close supervision and with specific orders and directions. Create a National Testing Network (NTN) profile and take the written exam on the NTN website. This also includes completing the Personal History Statement (PHS). Essential Functions Receives training and develops skills and techniques 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, fire suppression tactics, and learns to identify potentially dangerous combinations of weather and fire. Reads and studies texts and manuals to learn fire behavior theories. Uses mathematical formulas for computing hydraulics, fire containment and extinguishment practices and procedures. Learns to administer basic or advanced life support (based on licensure level) at emergency scenes. Observes established medical protocols. Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Requirements Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training Must complete all training necessary to fulfill state licensure, City and department req To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account