The Surprise Fire-Medical Department (SFMD) is a growing team of full-time paid professional firefighters, serving the fire suppression and emergency medical needs of more than 123,000 residents.

Important information regarding the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT): For more information on taking the CPAT test visit the National Testing Network

For additional information, visit: www.surpriseaz.gov/firerecruit

Applicants for this position may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points pursuant to A.R.S. §38-492 and the Public Safety Veteran Recruitment policy.  In order to be eligible, a DD-214 with the completed Member 4 section must be included at the time of application.

The hiring salary is $22.63 per hour (in academy, 2080 annual schedule)

Job Title: FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT
Department: Fire Department
Reports To: Fire Captain
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full-time; Non-Classified
Pay Grade: FR

SUMMARY
Upon graduation from the Fire Academy, incumbents will control and extinguish fires, respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls, protect life and property, and maintain equipment as an employee of the City.

• Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls.
• Selects hand line, depending on type of fire, directs stream of water or chemicals onto fire, and assists fire cause determination
• Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to assist individuals from burning structures
• Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance
• Protects property from water and smoke by use of waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants
• Administers first aid and artificial respiration to injured persons and those overcome by fire and smoke
• Assists paramedics at medical emergencies; applies techniques for the control of bleeding; utilizes techniques to stabilize patient
• Communicates with superior during fire by portable two-way radio
• Inspects buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances
• Give demonstrations, classes, and training to the public
• Maintains apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants
• Participates in drills, demonstrations, and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, and firefighting techniques
• Issues forms to building owners listing fire regulation violations to be corrected.
• Drives and operates firefighting vehicles and equipment
• Maintains awareness of City geography, water system, and fire hazards
• Studies City and Fire-Medical Department rules & regulations
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

• Principles, practices, and procedures of modern fire fighting
• Fire apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, facilities, and their proper use and maintenance requirements
• Advanced first aid, CCC/CPR and other medical assistance techniques

Ability to:

• Understand and act in accordance with department policies, rules, instructions, and written material in the field of fire fighting
• Apply fire fighting techniques and procedures
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude as required in the operation of fire fighting equipment
• Analyze fire and emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action
• Retain presence of mind in emergency situations
• Operate and maintain voice radio equipment
• Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Basic computer skills for training, charting calls, etc.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license
• Possession of a current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) at the time of application
• Possession of a current CPR certification at the time of application
• Possession of a current Arizona EMT (EMTP, EMTB) certification at the time of application

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The City of Surprise offers a comprehensive benefit package including annual paid time off and eleven paid holidays. Other benefits include employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as, a state retirement system. For more information on additional benefits, please Click Here

*1.	Applicants for this position may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points pursuant to A.R.S. §38-492 and the Public Safety Veteran Recruitment policy. To be eligible, a DD-214 with the completed Member 4 section must be attached to this application. Please select the box that best describes your status:
	Veteran, who has served on active duty for six (6) months or longer in any branch of the United States military, and has an honorable discharge Veteran, entitled to compensation for a service connected disability Veteran’s Spouse or Surviving Spouse, if the veteran, during active duty as a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces, is either missing in action, captured, forcibly detained by a foreign power, killed in action, or has a total permanent service-connected disability, or died while having such disability None of the Above
*2.	Are you currently a City of Surprise employee?
	Yes No
*3.	The following questions determine whether you meet minimum qualifications for this position. Minimum qualifications can be found in the job bulletin. Are you at least 18 years of age?
	Yes No
*4.	Select the option that applies to your highest level of education:
	High School Diploma/G.E.D. or Higher None of the above
*5.	Do you have or are you able to obtain a valid Arizona driver license by the time of hire?
	Yes No
*6.	Do you possess a current Arizona EMT (EMTB, EMTP) certificate or will you be able to obtain an Arizona EMT (EMTB, EMTP) certificate by October 14, 2016? For information on obtaining an Arizona-specific EMT certification, visit AZ Department of Health Services
	Yes No
*7.	If you answered yes to question #6, list the issue date, expiration date, and certification number. If you answered yes to question #6 and do not have an Arizona EMT (EMTB, EMTP) but will obtain one by October 14, 2016, enter “will obtain by October 14, 2016”. If you answered no to question #5, enter “n/a”.
*8.	Do you possess a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate issued no earlier than April 1, 2016? Or, if you do not have a current CPAT, will you be able to obtain a CPAT certificate issued no later than October 14, 2016? For more information on taking the CPAT test visit the National Testing Network.
	Yes No
*9.	If you answered yes to question #8, and you have a valid CPAT issued no earlier than April 1, 2016, list the issue date, expiration date, location, and certification number. If you answered yes to question #8 and do not have a current CPAT but will be taking the CPAT prior to October 14, 2016, enter “will obtain by October 14, 2016”. If you answered no to question #7, enter “n/a”.

* Required Question