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Firefighter Trainee

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AND

California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Firefighter 1 certification OR successful

completion of a basic Fire Academy through an accredited college.

AND

A current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card - American Heart Association,

Healthcare Provider or Red Cross-Professional Rescuer, or equivalent that meets

American Heart Association guidelines.

Must be at least 20 years of age at time of final filing date and 21 years of age at

time of appointment.

CPAT card must be obtained within a 12-month period prior to the Fire Chief

interview and within a 12-month period prior to appointment.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License at time of appointment. This

license must be maintained the entire term of employment in this class.

Must possess within 30 days of completion of the trainee academy: (1) a valid Class B

California Driver's License with a Tank endorsement, but without an Air Brake restriction,

OR (2) a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a firefighter endorsement.

Possession of and continued maintenance of a current EMT Certification from the Central

California Emergency Medical Service Agency will be required for the entire term of

employment in this class.

Eligible candidates certified to the Fire Department for consideration must successfully

complete the Fire Chief’s interview, polygraph test, and extensive background

investigation before receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Candidates selected to fill Firefighter vacancies are prohibited from smoking or use of any

tobacco product on-duty and on City premises.

APPROVED: ______________________________

DATE: _____________________

Personnel Services Director

Revised SCM: 11/27/07

Revised TJM:scm: 9/16/15

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