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LAKE HAVASU CITY FIRE AND EMS 2330 N MCCULLOCH BLVD. LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA 86403 (928)453-4143 https://www.lhcaz.gov
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Updated: January 07, 2022
Job Classification: Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainee FD Operations
COME JOIN THE TEAM AT LAKE HAVASU CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT WE ARE HIRINGTo learn more about the Lake Havasu City Fire Department, visit the websiteat www.lhcaz.gov/fire-departmentANDhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/9ybR3R3D5CI??&wmode=opaque&rel=0&wmode=opaque&rel=0
Applications will be accepted for this position until an adequate pool of applicants have applied. First application review will take place two (2) weeks after posting and as needed thereafter. The posting is subject to close at any time, so you are highly encouraged to apply early.
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Hiring Rate: $16.63/hourly
Interested applicants are required to submit an online application at www.lhcaz.gov and attach required certifications as listed below. Applications received without certifications will be rejected. In order to be considered for the pre-approved testing process with Lake Havasu City, CURRENT FIREFIGHTER I & II & EMT CERTIFICATIONS are required.
REQUIRED FOR TESTING CONSIDERATION CURRENT EMT CERTIFICATION: State, County, Local or National Registry EMT Certification. (Expired certifications will not be accepted) If selected, candidate will be required to obtain Arizona EMT Certification within twelve (6) months of hire.FIREFIGHTER I & II CERTIFICATION: issued by a recognized State or Federal certifying agency.
Incumbent hired as Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee will be required to attend a Paramedic course and obtain a NREMTP certification at the discretion of the Fire Department. Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee must be enrolled in a Paramedic course within 24 months of hire. Rate of pay will remain Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee rate as listed above until required certifications are obtained.
Special Note: Requires non-standard, rotating shift-work to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Primary work schedule is continuous shift work at 24 hours on, 48 hours off OR 48 hours on, 96 hours off.
Special Requirement: If selected; candidate must provide at the time of offer acceptance, a current valid CPAT certification issued by National Testing Network (NTN) or another licensed CPAT provider. CPAT certification must be completed within the past twelve (12) months of offer acceptance date.
Lake Havasu City Fire Department has partnered with National Testing Network (NTN) to administer the written exam and Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). You must schedule your written exam and (CPAT) with National Testing Network (NTN) directly by visiting their website at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. Candidates may schedule testing at any of the testing facilities; however, testing must be completed before being considered for testing.
Lake Havasu City must be a chosen department to view your test scores as outlined on the National Testing Network website. Testing with National Testing Network must have been completed within the last twelve (12) months with an overall score of 70% or better.
An Eligibility List will be established for future vacancies for a maximum period of two (2) years; however, can be closed at Chief’s discretion at any time.
*************PRE-APPROVED TESTING PROCESS - BY INVITATION ONLY*************
Selected candidates will be required to participate in an Oral Board Interview and will receive an invitation to schedule via email or text messaging; no make-up dates will be allowed.
Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Job Description: Performs work performing firefighting and fire service duties in support of the Fire Department including responding to all fire alarms and performing firefighting services and emergency services, administering proper first aid as needed and necessary, training staff and performing maintenance and repair on fire equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Fire Captain.
