FIREFIGHTER (Bilingual English/Spanish candidates) - (Thornton, CO)

SUMMARY: Under specified supervision, performs technical and labor work required to protect life and/or property from the dangers of fire, medical emergency, accident, natural disaster, etc., using a variety of fire fighting, 1st aid, and emergency techniques and equipment. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level IV or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related skills. Firefighter IV:Under immediate supervision, this is the entry-level class in the Firefighter series. Incumbents entering this class have limited related work background. Incumbents are expected to learn the basics of fire suppression, equipment usage, 1st aid, emergency procedures, fire inspection activities and will participate in classroom and field training activities during a significant part of the 1st year of employment. Work is observed and reviewed during performance and upon completion.