Do you have what it takes? Courage, Conviction, Compassion What we - PDF document

Do you have what it takes? Courage, Conviction, Compassion

What we are looking for… The Lewiston Fire Department is looking for Reserve Firefighters. Reserve Firefighters are hired to fill vacancies when full - time personnel are sick, on vacation, away at training, etc. When full - time positions become available, openings are filled exclusively from the pool of Reservists. Reserve Firefighter Trainees are recruited under a competitive testing process. Successful candidates are required to pass a written exam, a physical agility test, a medical exam, a background check and possess a valid driver's license. Applicants must be able to acquire EMT certification and/or be eligible for reciprocity certification as an Idaho and Washington EMT. As a condition of employment, Reserve Trainees are required to complete an initial training academy. New employees are classified Trainees until they have completed the training academy and pass a fire department physical. They subsequently will be reclassified to Reserve Firefighter status with an increase in wages. We are looking for Reservists interested in bettering our community. Every day on the job at LFD you have the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. Who we are looking for… We are looking for the type of individual who strives to be the best they can be and make Lewiston the best possible place it can be. We are looking for people who want to be a part of the department and make a positive influence in our community. The type of applicant we are looking for should be determined and self - motivated. They should be able to work as a team but think as an individual. Applicants we want to hire should be physically fit and proactive in training to meet the demands of the job. During a normal work day you can expect to respond to fires, car wrecks, and medical emergencies. If you think this sounds rewarding and you want to help, maybe you have what it takes.

What we have to offer… • Wages Reserve Firefighters start at $14.33 an hour. The shifts are usually 24 hours long and Reservists can work up to 72 hours in a row before having a mandatory 12 hours off. Reservists are used on an as - needed basis so shifts can be smaller in duration. There is no limit to how much or how many shifts Reservists can work as long as opportunities are available. • Benefits Reserve Firefighters are eligible to receive benefits through the city just as full - time employees do. These include life insurance, PERSI retirement, if you meet eligibility requirements listed below and medical insurance if you meet the requirements set forth in the Affordable Healthcare Act and Local 1773 Collective Labor Agreement.  PERSI retirement : Once hired as a Reservist you may become eligible to start putting into PERSI retirement. To be eligible you must average 20 hours per week for 5 consecutive months. You will be able to start planning for the future even though you are not a full - time Firefighter. If you are hired as a full - time employee of the city, this money will be a great start for your future. • Training Opportunity Working at Lewiston Fire Department is an opportunity to constantly train. You will learn and practice all aspects of being a Firefighter, including extrication, firefighting, rope rescue, water rescue, ice rescue, and EMS. At the end of the Reserve Academy you will have the opportunity to go to a live burn where you will practice important firefighting skills. • Paramedic Program Lewis Clark State College offers a Paramedic program through Workforce Training. In the program you will have the opportunity to ride and learn from Lewiston Fire Paramedics. If you are interested in becoming a Paramedic, the reserve program is a great opportunity to further your work experience and expose you to working with paramedics in the field.

What you need to do… 1. Fill out an application . They are available at Lewiston City Hall or online at the link provided. (applications will be kept on file for one calendar year, and you will be contacted for the next available testing date). 2. Submit the application, resume and cover letter . Submit all three documents to the HR Department. If already enrolled in an EMT class, you must include the name of your instructor, their phone number and the expected date of completion. Proof of your certification is required if you are already an EMT. 3. EMT certification . You must acquire and/or be in the process of acquiring an EMT certification for Idaho and Washington. 4. Driver’s License . To be eligible for hire, you must possess a valid driver’s license. 5. Background Check . All candidates must be able to pass a background check after completing the testing and interviewing process. 6. Drug Testing . All candidates must be able to pass a drug test prior to being hired. Prepare • Written Exam . The first step of the process is to pass a civil service exam. There are books available to help you get ready. Look for civil service practice tests for fire. • Physical Agility Test . After passing the written exam, candidates will be invited to participate in a physical agility test composed of situations one may encounter from day to day on the job. • Oral interview . Candidates will be selected for oral interviews after successful completion of the physical agility test. • Academy . If you are selected after the interviewing process, you will be given a spot in the LFD training academy. The academy will consist of 240 hours of training that will include distance learning, hands - on skills and field training. There will also be a physical fitness requirement that will take place during the academy. The academy will take approximately 14 weeks and will challenge you both mentally and physically.

Where to go… Information on Reserve Firefighter Program/ Application link http://www.cityoflewiston.org/content/850/1445/1471/default.aspx EMT opportunities Most EMT courses are under $1,000 dollars and last 2 - 3 months. Below are just a few of the available opportunities in Idaho. There are many other sources including private EMT courses and online classes. Do your homework to find a course in your area. • Lewis Clark State College - http://www.lcsc.edu/workforce-training/health-professions/emt/ • North Idaho College • College of Southern Idaho • Idaho State University • Firehouse Medics - http://www.firehousemedics.net/ When At this time the next available testing opportunity will be in January 2018. Lewiston Fire Department usually tests for Reserve Firefighters once a year so get to work, and we look forward to seeing you in 2018…