FIRE FIGHTER I

Nature and Variety of Work

Examples of Work

• Provides basic and/or advanced life support, first responder, and pre-hospital emergency medical care; provides necessary medical care and transportation to all patients within the scope of practices as defined by the State and County regulatory agencies.
• Applies modern techniques relative to fire code enforcement, interpretation, and inspection; assists in hydrant and hose testing;
• Drives, operates, inspects, maintains, and cleans fire apparatus and/or other vehicles;
• Assists in getting equipment and apparatus prepared for further alarms; assists in maintaining apparatus, equipment, station, and grounds; ensures adequate stock levels and proper operation of equipment and supplies; and performs routine housekeeping duties;
  • Participates in fire drills and training exercises;
  • Conducts fire prevention programs in schools;
  • Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, associations, management, staff, and the public.

Qualifications

Additional Information

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants must successfully complete and pass all of the following:

• Written Examination
• Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT)
• Background Investigation to include:
  • Credit Check
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Psychological Screening
  • Medical Examination – complete NFPA 1582 physical examination

DISQUALIFIERS: The following factors are considered disqualifying and may result in non-selection for employment as a Prince George's County Fire Fighter. Each of these disqualifiers will be reviewed for each applicant on an individual basis.

Criminal History

• Criminal conviction, guilty plea, or probation for a felony.
• Conviction of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude (breaking and entering, theft, arson, or assault).

Traffic Violations

• Four (4) or more negative points on a Maryland Operator's License or the equivalent for out-of-state licenses until the points expire.
• One DWI/DUI conviction, guilty plea, or probation within three (3) years of the date of application. More than one (1) DWI/DUI conviction, guilty plea, or probation.
• Any conviction for serious violations including, but not limited to, manslaughter, hit-and-run with injury, leaving the scene of an accident, eluding police, or any suspension, revocation, or refused licenses until the license is reinstated.

Drugs

• Illegal possession, usage, distribution, sale, or purchase of non-prescription narcotics, controlled substances, or illegal drugs (such as heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens, etc.). Although the use of marijuana or cannabis is decriminalized, Prince George’s County is a drug-free workplace.

Other

• Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of any information on any application, document, or in response to any question in the applicant process.
• History or pattern of alcohol abuse.
• Previous disqualification from this or any other public safety agency.

Additional or other reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following: poor work history; failure to meet physical standards; inability to complete any of the component parts of the selection process; and/or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Fire/EMS Department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Any of the following:

• Nationally Registered EMT
• Nationally Registered Paramedic
• Acceptable Military Service (Honorable Discharge)
• Veteran's Preference
• Successful Completion of College Credits
• Successful Completion of the Prince George's County Fire Cadet Program
• Prior Fire Services Experience

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All persons selected for the Fire Fighter I/II position must agree to and sign a Condition of Employment stating the following:

• At the completion of the Fire/EMS Career Recruit School, the employee shall obtain and thereafter maintain national certification for EMT or national certification for Paramedic that meets or exceeds the minimum standard adopted by the department.
• Maintain a driver-operator license for the class of vehicle specified by the Fire Chief.
• Maintain at least an overall satisfactory rating in the County's Past Performance Appraisal System.
• Participate in and successfully complete a mandatory Physical Fitness Program as designed by the Fire/EMS Department.
• Successfully complete Fire/EMS Recruit School, the probationary period (1-year), and the Recruit Study Guide under guidelines established by the Fire Chief.
• Successfully pass ALL Fire/EMS Recruit School courses.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

• Applicants must pass the Written Examination
  All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be provided additional information regarding the written examination and instructions for registering to take the written examination.
• Applicants must pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
  The CPAT is a sequence of events requiring the applicant to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. This test was developed to allow fire departments to obtain pools of trainable applicants who are physically able to perform essential job duties/tasks at fire scenes.

• TO VIEW CPAT INFORMATION PACKET CLICK HERE: Candidate Physical Ability Test
• TO VIEW CPAT VIDEO CLICK HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FLkb3QVk2U

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information: