Firefighter Trainee  Salary $85,508.88

• $103,937.64 Annually Location Ontario, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 030525 FF Trainee Department Fire
• Non-Sworn Opening Date 03/17/2025 Closing Date 3/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit

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The Position

FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE

Tentative Interview Dates:

Weeks of May 5 and 12, 2025 The Ontario Fire Department is seeking to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter Trainee. The Firefighter Trainee is a non-sworn, entry level position responsible for learning to perform a variety of operations in fighting fires and responding to calls for assistance. The Firefighter Trainee will attend a departmental academy to develop and demonstrate the minimum qualifications required to become a Firefighter. The Firefighter Trainee classification is unique in that it offers the successful candidate the ability to promote from Firefighter Trainee to Firefighter without a competitive recruitment, at the discretion of the Department upon successful completion of the Ontario Fire Department Academy. To learn more about the position, benefits profile, and The City of Ontario, please click on the link below to review the Job Brochure! Firefighter Trainee Job Brochure (Download PDF reader) The following procedures will apply: take the time to carefully read this entire job bulletin. Application materials (with an exception of your contact information) cannot be modified once submitted. The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept applications from the first eight hundred (800) applicants that meet the qualification guidelines outlined below. Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants, whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Examples of Essential Functions The essential functions typically performed by the

FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE

include but are not limited to the following: Attends scheduled academy training sessions; learns proper firefighting techniques for fighting structural, wildland and other types of fires. Receives instruction and participates in field training to learn proper terminology, procedures and become proficient in emergency and rescue activities including but not limited to emergency medical services, extrication, heavy rescue, and hazardous materials. Learns to respond to emergency and routine alarms as part of a firefighting team. Learns and practices safety, care, usage, and maintenance of firefighting equipment, facilities, and apparatus. Learns to perform fire inspections and other fire prevention activities. Participates in daily drills and training activities while focusing on safe work practices. Participates in a physical fitness program. May respond to major emergencies during training periods to observe emergency operations. Qualification Guidelines Education High School diploma or recognized equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application. License Valid Class C California driver's license or officially recognized equivalent. An acceptable driving record is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Certifications If you do not possess the required certifications below, you will need to obtain them prior to the completion of the Fire background investigation and maintain them throughout your employment. CPR certification from American Heart Association Healthcare Provider. Title 22 Public Safety First Aid certification. Current EMT

• OR•Paramedic certification will satisfy the First Aid requirement.

Special Requirements Successful completion of the FCTC Written Test, within a year from time of application

• AND•successful completion of either a Cal-JAC Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT)•OR•Biddle Physical Agility Test.

Either physical agility test must have been completed within a year from the time of application. Desirable Some knowledge of basic fire prevention and suppression principles, practices, and techniques; current laws and ordinances related to firefighting. Successful completion of an accredited California State Fire Academy. Firefighter I / II Certificate. Bilingual. Experience in US Armed Forces or Peace Corps. Trade School License/Certification; Associates/Bachelor/Master's Degree. Nurse, EMT, or Paramedic experience; or medical certifications/ experience. Fire Department experience as a Fire Explorer, Cadet, Trainee, Volunteer, Reserve, or Firefighter. City geography and street layout familiarity and/or residency. Additional skills included but not limited to: mathematic computations, exceptional customer service, effective communication, and maintaining a conditioning program for physical agility. Supplemental Information online by clicking on the link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using , you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following: List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position. List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario). Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer. A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected. Application Process Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process. Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application. Supplemental Questions To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.