Firefighter in Lakeland, Florida For Sale

LAKELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
701 EAST MAIN STREET
LAKELAND, FLORIDA xxxx1
http://www.lakelandgov.net/lfd/Home.aspx
Updated: August 12, xxxx
Classification: Firefighter
The City of Lakeland is currently hiring for Firefighter. The posting will open August 12, xxxx and close August 30, xxxx. All testing through National Testing Network must be completed by the closing date. FireTEAM and a valid NTN CPAT are required for this position.
Salary Information: $13.18 - $18.54 Hourly
Contact Information:
John Almskog
Training Chief
john.almskog@lakelandgov.net
City Information: I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando
Population: 90,000
Job Requirements
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid FLORIDA State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Academy Certification:
Possession of a current State of Florida Firefighter Certification and a current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician Certification or Paramedic Certification (Fire Medics)
Necessary Certifications:
1. High school diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent.
2. Graduation from a certified fire training academy with a certificate from the state of Florida indicating compliance in fire standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida driver's license.
2. Must maintain a valid telephone number.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida certification of compliance for a firefighter.
4. Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida emergency medical technician certification.
5. May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. Position may be designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.
3. Requires heavy work that involves constantly lifting, pushing, or raising objects, and exerting 50 to 75 pounds on a recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. The job risks exposure to the following environmental hazards: Bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, explosives, and violence. The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of taste, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS:
Position will be responsible for working as a member of a combat team in the prevention of fire damage and protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. Works as a member of a team in search and rescue operations at the scene of a fire. Performs basic life support initially on his/her own at the scene of an emergency under the direction of a licensed physician.
To be placed on the eligibility list, applicants must complete the following steps:
1. Prior to submitting an application for employment as a Firefighter, you must successfully complete the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) and FireTEAM assessments offered at the National Testing Network. Please be sure to choose City of Lakeland Fire Department as your department selection when completing the NTN application process.
2. Submit completed application (online) with valid State of Florida Firefighter/ EMT certifications attached. If there is no current Firefighter job posting, please complete the job interest card to receive an email notification when the position is posted.
Your application will not be complete until you submit legible copies of each of the required documents. Additionally, applications are not processed until all required documents have been received by Human Resources. It is preferred that applicants upload all supporting documents before SUBMITTING the City of Lakeland application. Supporting documents cannot be uploaded once an application has been SUBMITTED. Documents can be submitted by any of the following means:
o As attachments to the online employment application (www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices)
o By e-mail: civilservice@lakelandgov.net or tammy.waters@lakelandgov.net
o By mail: City of Lakeland, Human Resources Office, 500 N. Lake Parker Avenue, Lakeland, FL xxxx1
o In person: City of Lakeland, Human Resources Office, 500 N. Lake Parker Avenue, Lakeland, FL xxxx1
No faxes will be accepted.
For additional information, please visit us at www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices.
To sign up for pre-employment testing (FireTEAM) go to http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and click on FIREFIGHTER JOBS. Select the department and read over all requirements and if qualified, select a testing location and a time and date for testing on the website calendar. A CPAT can also be scheduled by clicking on the CPAT icon on the main page of the website and then following the instructions. For questions concerning the testing process, contact NTN Support by clicking on the Support link on the website or by calling 866-563-xxxx. For updates and new job announcements, ?Like? National Testing Network on Facebook.