Firefighter Recruit

The recruit academy is a multiple week training and development program designed to prepare the recruit for a successful career in the fire service.

Recruits must achieve mastery of skills within the essential functions of firefighting during the academy by demonstrating consistent, competent, and confident completion of the recruit academy with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the District.

Recruits in this class and rank work under the direct supervision of the Training Division staff and are in a probationary status.

Recruit must be able to perform the essential duties and meet the physical demands and training requirements of the recruit academy.

Many of the following essential duties are derived from the standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1001, 2019 Edition.

This is in addition to the acceptable and expected practices of the West Metro Fire Protection District.

All duties, while specifically categorized, shall apply throughout.

Prior to being permitted to participate in live fire training evolutions, the student shall have successfully completed training to meet the job performance requirements for firefighter I in NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, related to the following subjects:

• Safety
• Fire behavior
• Portable extinguishers
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ladders
• Fire hose, appliances, and streams
• Overhaul
• Water supply
• Ventilation
• Forcible entry
• Building construction

Prior to being permitted to participate in live fire training evolutions, the student must have also received prerequisite training, pursuant to Section 4.

3.

2 of NFPA 1403, in the areas of:

• Fire dynamics
• Health and safety
• Fundamentals of fire behavior
• Fire development in a compartment
• Nozzle techniques
• Door control

The recruit follows orders.

The recruit respects and utilizes the chain of command, complies with District rules and regulations, administrative procedures, standard operating procedures, academy rules and regulations, academy testing policy, academy statement of fundamental values, and any and all other District references (e.

g.

, NFPA standards, Code of Federal Regulations, or OSHA requirements).

The recruit is able to accept advice and constructive criticism in a positive manner as well as adhere to the academy code of conduct and Administrative Procedure #1001 while on or off duty.

Performs all related work as required and assigned.

Demonstrates the ability to act without direct supervision, exercises independent judgment, shows initiative and integrity in all situations.

Applies new information that has been provided to make prompt and effective decisions in both routine and non-routine situations.

Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

Effectively uses District radios through clear voice projection.

Writes completely and accurately and uses acceptable grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Can operate all associated computer and electronic equipment as assigned.

Retains or obtains EMT certification through the State of Colorado.

Uses and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) according to District standards.

Exercises a variety of firefighting skills and methods including but not limited to forcible entry, proper placement and use of ground ladders, search and rescue, rescue a firefighter with functioning respiratory protection, perform in low visibility environments, horizontal and vertical ventilation, interior fire attack, overhaul, salvage operations, securing a water supply, proper use of extinguishers, illumination of the fire scene, vehicle extrication, and evidence protection.

Is also skilled in exterior fire attack on vehicle fires, flammable liquid fires, flammable gas fires, electrical fires, and Class A fires including grass and brush fires.

Driving is essential to this position.

Failure to maintain a valid drivers license and safe driving record is subject to Administrative Procedure #4104 Operation and Use of Department Vehicles.

Maintains, cleans, and repairs fire and EMS equipment, apparatus, and quarters.

Responsible for personal safety and that of all assigned personnel and required to report any safety issues to the immediate supervisor.

Maintains physical conditioning and fitness standards as set by current District policies/procedures and demonstrates the ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

The academy offers a limited time frame for a recruit to achieve mastery of skills with all essential functions of firefighting.

Because of this the academy places high physical demands on the individual and therefore the individual must obtain the following minimum physical fitness requirements:

• Prior to hire, an incoming recruit must meet the minimum 12 MET standard.
• The recruit must be able to successfully complete the West Metro physical agility test (PAT) within the minimum …