Tucson Police Department
Fire Fighter Assignment Trainee
Tucson Police Department, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
**Duties and Responsibilities**
This classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on department needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.* Demonstrates fire suppression competencies by safely operating modern firefighting tools and equipment, recognizing fire behaviors, and building construction factors, and applying appropriate suppression tactics in accordance with departmental SOPs and nationally recognized standards.* Applies risk-based decisions making to identify, isolate, and mitigate hazards during emergency and non-emergency incidents.* Performs core firefighting skills through regular drills and live or simulated training evolutions, demonstrates proficiency in hose deployment, water supply, ventilation, forcible entry, search and rescue, and exposure protection.* Conducts patient assessments and provides emergency medical care at the first responder level by utilizing evidence-based protocols, effective communication, and scenario-based practices in both classroom and field training settings.* Inspects, operates, and maintains fire apparatus and equipment before, during, and after training evolutions to ensure operational readiness and safety.* Performs additional duties as assigned.**Benefits:** The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at #J-18808-Ljbffr
This classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on department needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.* Demonstrates fire suppression competencies by safely operating modern firefighting tools and equipment, recognizing fire behaviors, and building construction factors, and applying appropriate suppression tactics in accordance with departmental SOPs and nationally recognized standards.* Applies risk-based decisions making to identify, isolate, and mitigate hazards during emergency and non-emergency incidents.* Performs core firefighting skills through regular drills and live or simulated training evolutions, demonstrates proficiency in hose deployment, water supply, ventilation, forcible entry, search and rescue, and exposure protection.* Conducts patient assessments and provides emergency medical care at the first responder level by utilizing evidence-based protocols, effective communication, and scenario-based practices in both classroom and field training settings.* Inspects, operates, and maintains fire apparatus and equipment before, during, and after training evolutions to ensure operational readiness and safety.* Performs additional duties as assigned.**Benefits:** The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at #J-18808-Ljbffr