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Home My WebLink About6.000 FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE 20211104PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.000 Class Specifications for the Class: FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE SR-15, BU-11 Duties Summary: Serves in a trainee capacity, receiving on-and-off the job training to learn the theories, techniques and methods used in firefighting tasks under immediate supervision; and performs other duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class represents the entry level class in the Firefighting series. It involves training in the basic principles, practices, methods, and techniques of firefighting. Work assignments are made concurrently with orientation and training, and continued guidance and instructions are provided during such assignments. Supervising and control become more general as competence is gained and exhibited. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). •Attends training sessions and participates in informal discussions, on-the-job training, practice drills and demonstrations concerning firefighting, rescue and first aid procedures and techniques; •Studies firefighting manuals, departmental policies, procedures, fire codes, rules and regulations; •Participates in tours of fire districts to study and become familiar with the location of streets, building, hydrants, water resources, standpipe connections, sprinkler connections and fire escapes; •Participates in conducting fire company inspections; assists in the performance of a variety of firefighting and rescue work; •Performs salvage and clean-up work when fire is under control such as removing debris, loose beams, floorings, excess water, and furnishings from the buildings; •Reloads hoses, ladders, and other firefighting and rescue tools and devices for return to station; PART I FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE 2 6.000 •Washes, polishes, and services firefighting apparatus and equipment; •Washes, tests, and dries hoses; •Performs housekeeping and maintenance tasks in maintaining station building, grounds and equipment; and •Performs other related duties as required. Ability to: Understand oral and written instructions; learn and apply firefighting methods and techniques; learn hydraulics and the use and maintenance of various firefighting equipment; act quickly and effectively under adverse fire and/or emergency conditions; withstand the hardships and hazards connected with firefighting; read and understand technically written material, rules and regulations pertaining to firefighting; work effectively with others. This is an amendment to the specification for the class, FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE, which was approved on July 14, 1976, amended on December 2, 1986, November 15, 1991, October 3, 1996, and June 23, 2014, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: November 4, 2021 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.000 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE SR-15; BU-11 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and •two (2) years of general work experience. Qualifying General Work Experience: Any work experience which may involve the basic skills: reading, writing, computation and communication. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: A.Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. B.Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C.An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement. The following may be substituted for experience: A.Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, business or technical school, college, or university may be substituted up to two (2) years of the general work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). B.An Associate’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the general work experience requirement. PART II FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE 2 6.000 C.A Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the general work experience requirement. D.A Master’s or PhD degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the general work experience requirement. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, as required (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent); and possession of valid certifications prior to completion of probation: 1.First Responder Certificate or higher; 2.American Heart Association Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate; and 3.United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Aquatic Rescue Response Team (ARRT) Certificate. (These certificates must be maintained on a current basis thereafter). Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. PART II FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE 3 6.000 Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Special Working Conditions: Irregular hours shift and weekend work, and exposure to hazardous and obnoxious conditions as required. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Special This is an amendment to the specification for the class, FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE, which was approved on July 14, 1976, amended on December 2, 1986, November 15, 1991, October 3, 1996, and June 23, 2014, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: November 4, 2021 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources