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Training Provided -- Join Our Team!!

We are seeking dedicated, passionate, and proactive individuals to join our Volunteer Firefighter Team. Volunteering offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute positively to the community while enhancing your emergency response skills. If you're prepared to take on the critical responsibilities associated with serving the City of Blackfoot, we invite you to submit your application and become an integral part of our firefighting efforts.

*- ONLY residents of the Rockford & Blackfoot-Snake River Fire District will be considered.

The City of Blackfoot is currently accepting applications for individuals who are interested in volunteering with our Fire Department.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The responsibilities of the position involve training for and participating in duties protecting life and property through the performance of firefighting and emergency medical service activities. Volunteer Firefighters are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions, which may require strenuous exertion under conditions involving smoke, fire, heat, and cramped surroundings. Although firefighting and emergency medical services work constitutes the primary and most difficult and responsible areas of work, the volunteer is also required to drill at least 2 times/month. Drills consist of practice sessions dealing with various aspects of firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials awareness, and emergency medical work. Time spent at the station may consist of studying, custodial care, and maintenance of departmental facilities, apparatus, and equipment. Work is performed per explicit instructions and well-defined procedures; however, performance of the work requires initiative and the exercise of independent judgment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Captain.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 18 years old
• Possess a valid Idaho Driver's License
• Ability to pass a written test with a score of 70% or higher
• Ability to pass a physical performance test and oral interview
• Ability to pass drug test

WORK HOURS

• This is a Paid-Call Volunteer opportunity with no regular hours

QUALIFICATIONS FOR TESTING -

• Physical Abilities
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively in person and by two-way radio, including during emergencies which may involve a high degree of noise;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to effectively operate at a fire or related emergency scene;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate equipment used in firefighting;
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform all duties in a firefighting, emergency medical response, and emergency response environment.
• Specialized Knowledge

THE CITY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PAID CALL VOLUNTEERS, EVEN IF THERE ARE NOT IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

You MUST submit a completed 'Veteran's Preference' form (even if you are not claiming a Veteran's preference) as well as an 'Authorization for Release of Personal Information' form for your application to be considered complete.

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