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Job Description: Firefighter Trainee

City of Fresno

425001

FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE

DEFINITION

Under close supervision, performs Firefighter duties in a training capacity; participates in

classroom training and related activities as provided by the Fire Department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Receives supervision from supervisory personnel designated by the appointing authority.

Exercises no supervision.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Firefighter Trainee is a training class for candidates qualified to learn the duties of a

Firefighter in the City of Fresno Fire Department. Incumbents of this class undergo a

formal, comprehensive training program.

Upon satisfactory completion of the trainee academy, the Firefighter Trainee will become a

Firefighter.

Failure to successfully complete the trainee academy will be cause for

termination.

Firefighter Trainee is distinguished from Firefighter in that incumbents of the latter respond

to fire incidents and emergency calls with a fire company.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Attends scheduled training sessions; learns principles and practices of firefighting,

personal safety, and rescue techniques.

Participates in drills using proper firefighting methods and techniques; learns how to lay

and connect fire hose.

Learns to inspect fire hydrants, test fire alarms, and perform fire prevention inspections.

Receives training in the proper handling of hazardous materials for public safety and

personal protection.

Receives training in the proper use and maintenance of fire related apparatus, equipment,

tools and facilities.

Receives training in physical fitness techniques.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Description: Firefighter Trainee