Fire/Rescue Trainee

Job Summary

Greenville Fire/Rescue is currently seeking

Trainees for our next Academy!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals, gaining valuable hands-on experience while learning about the general functions and duties of a beginning level fire/rescue position. You will receive support and guidance from the Fire/Rescue Training Officer and have the opportunity to work eight-hour shifts during the training period. Your successful completion of all academic and performance requirements will pave the way for a fulfilling career in the City's Fire/Rescue Department.

Rate of pay while attending Fire/Rescue Academy: $1,528.80/biweekly

Rate of pay upon successful completion of Trainee requirements: $1,715.84/biweekly

Hiring Process Includes

• Physical Performance Test
• Oral Interviews
• Background Check
• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination and Drug Screen
  
  

Please download the hiring packet for detail information about the hiring process.

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FLSA: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Receives intensive classroom and field training in both firefighting and rescue operations;
• Attends training in all phases of rescue work for the purpose of providing basic life support treatment services as required;
• Attends training in the operation and maintenance of a rescue vehicle;
• Attends training in all phases of firefighting, hose, and ladder, salvage rescue, location of fire alarm boxes, hydrants, fire/rescue station, and apparatus maintenance;
• Participates in patient assessment and providing basic emergency medical services;
• Participates as a member of both a firefighting and rescue unit;
• Responds to actual fire/rescue calls;
• Operates fire/rescue communications equipment;
• Performs grounds maintenance and other station house maintenance duties;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• No specific experience requirements.
  
  

Additional Requirements

All applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record;
• Be a United States citizen or a non-citizen who can provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States;
• Be of good moral character;
• Possess the mental, physical, and medical health to perform the duties of a Fire/Rescue Trainee;
• Be highly motivated with an interest in the Fire/Rescue field.
  
  

Ability To

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• learn and apply all phases of fire/rescue work, station maintenance, and other required tasks performed by a fire/rescue employee;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of a firefighting and rescue unit;
• accept rigid fire/rescue discipline and operational routine;
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• perform work requiring good physical and mental condition.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, current N.C. driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Incumbent must complete all academic and classroom training as prescribed by the state and City Fire/Rescue Department for a certified Fire/Rescue Trainee and demonstrate satisfactory field performance of required fire/rescue skills before being promoted to the position of Fire/Rescue Officer I.
• Incumbents must have a North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate at the end of the 12-month probationary period; must keep an EMT certificate up-to-date.
• Must meet the recommendations of the ECU Human Performance Lab within 12 months from the date of employment.
  
  

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern