Firefighter Trainee

• Written Test - https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=2&state=WYOMING
  • Register and complete the written testing process prior to the application deadline.

• Oral Board Interviews (for top 50 candidates with a score of 75% or higher): January 30th and 31st (virtual options are available)
  • Notification of Oral Board Interviews: January 24th 
• CPAT -Verifiable successful CPAT required within 1 yr prior to hiring date.    
  • You do not need a CPAT to test.  
  • CPAT must be current at time of hiring.  

1.            Responds to emergent and non-emergent calls for service; provides emergency medical care at a basic and advanced life support level; extinguishes fires; performs related life and property protection; and performs community risk reduction activities.

2.            Ensures the proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus and equipment; prepares apparatus and equipment for immediate response.

3.            Participates in training activities, including daily physical fitness training and on-going fire, rescue, and medical training.

4.            Prepares reports, maintains logs of activities, and enters data into computer system.

5.            Participates in the daily functions of the fire station, which may include housekeeping, cooking, and/or other related duties.

6.            May drive emergency vehicles to respond to emergency calls from citizens, when acting as a Fire Engineer.

7.            Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.

8.            Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

•             Basic math and science principles.

•             Emergency medical care.

•             Physical fitness principles.

•             Recordkeeping principles.

•             Basic principles of fire behavior, firefighting, and fire prevention.

•             Proper English, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

•             Modern office equipment and practices.

Abilities (position requirements at entry):

Ability to:

•             Work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.

•             Demonstrate physical endurance, agility, strength, and stamina in the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions.

•             Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations in a stressful environment.

•             Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.

•             Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

•             Maintain confidentiality.

•             Learn standard safety practices and procedures.

•             Learn to operate voice radio equipment.

•             Learn vehicle, equipment, and apparatus maintenance principles and techniques.

•             Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a fire radio system.

•             Learn to drive emergency response vehicles under hazardous and/or emergency conditions.

•             Learn applicable tools and equipment utilized in firefighting and EMS.

•             Learn and apply firefighting techniques and procedures.

•             Learn and apply current medical emergency techniques and procedures.

•             Learn and apply appropriate hazardous material training.

•             Learn local geography including street names, numbering systems, directional orientation, and major landmarks.

•             Maintain a neat and professional appearance.

•             Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

•             Follow written and verbal instructions.

•             Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

•             Providing emergency medical care.

•             Maintaining physical fitness.

•             Preparing clear and concise reports.

•             Maintaining confidentiality.

•             Proving customer service.

•             Communicating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with customers, staff and the general public.

•             Oral and written communication, sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to receive work direction.

•             Operating modern office equipment, including computer software and operating systems/applications.

Training and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire.
• Associate's degree or equivalent college credits in fire science, public administration or a closely related field preferred.

• Possession of a valid Wyoming driver's license preferred.
• Possession of or ability to obtain, a State Firefighter I & II Certification, within (12) months of hire.
• Possession of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification card at the time of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Wyoming Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification within twelve (12) months of hire. If hired, Casper Fire-EMS will cover tuition and book fees for EMT Certification training. Candidates who are already certified will receive preference.