02/03/2025
INTERN FIREFIGHTER ANNOUNCEMENT
The Tuolumne Fire District is accepting applications for the position of Internship Firefighter. Applications can be obtained at the Tuolumne Fire District, 18690 Main St. Tuolumne CA, 95379, between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 hrs.
DEFINITION
Under supervision, responds to fire alarms, emergency medical and other calls in the protection of life and property; operates and maintains vehicles, apparatus, equipment, stations, and communication systems; teaches fire safety to public; participates in physical fitness and career development programs; and performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The Intern Firefighter must meet the following minimum requirements for the position of Intern Firefighter:
PROOF OF THE FOLLOWING WILL BE NEEDED.
• Possession of a High School diploma or GED
• Must be (18) years of age at the time of appointment.
• Completion of a basic firefighter academy or currently enrolled in a basic firefighter academy.
• Possession of a valid California, Class C or higher driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician certificate, validated by the Tuolumne County Emergency Medical Services, at the time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid CPR/AED Certification, at the time of appointment.
COMPENSATION
• The Tuolumne Fire District will provide full time work experience and training to the Intern Firefighter along with a stipend of $800.00 per month. The Tuolumne Fire District will compensate a District Intern Firefighter the rate of $80.00 per each 24-hour shift worked in the event a vacant position is open for any reason and needs to be filled with qualified personnel. After successful completion of the probationary period, the Intern Firefighter will be eligible for reimbursement of successful completion of Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) annually, up to a maximum of three (3). The intern should not expect to receive any compensation in the form of wages.
MAINTAINING PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
• Interns must continue their education through taking classes at Columbia College and or taking fire classes offered at numerous other departments. The goal of the program is to allow Interns to continue their education while gaining experience. It is recommended that Firefighters work towards gaining a degree. Interns must be enrolled in Fire 97 (work experience) at Columbia College. Tuolumne Fire District recommends that Interns take six (6) units per semester of classes at Columbia College to further their education.
• Interns are assigned to a continuous forty-eight (48) hour shift, working a schedule of two (2) days on and four (4) days off.
• The Intern may take time off with the pre-approval of his/her company officer.
• Interns will report to the station and work as a part of their assigned shift except when attending classes, or taking written, physical, or oral tests for employment at other paid fire departments/districts.
• Interns that are first responders are required to successfully complete a certified EMT-B program within one (1) year of appointment.
EXPECTATIONS
I. A six (6) month probationary period has been established to ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the Intern program.
II. The first three (3) months the Intern Firefighter will be assigned an apparatus and must learn and retain where each piece of equipment is located on that apparatus. At the end of the month a test will be given on that apparatus. At the end of the first three months the Intern Firefighter will know each of our three apparatus.
III. Each month of the probation the Intern Firefighter will be assigned a section of the district roads to memorize.
IV. During this probationary period the Intern Firefighter will be required to perform company evolutions which will be determined by the department.
V. A defensive driving course will need to be completed before operating utilities and/or squads code three (3).
VI. A final test will be given at the end of the probationary period.
HIRING AND TESTING PROCESS
• Must fill out Employment Application
• Physical Ability Test( pass/fail)
• Structured Oral Exam (100% of testing score)
Those candidates that are successful in both tests will be contacted if a position is to be offered to them. If a position is offered to any candidate they will have a conditional offer pending a background investigation and physical exam.
If you or anyone you know may be interested in this position please feel free to contact us for further information.
Call: (209)928-4505
Email: [email protected]
Visit at 18690 Main St., Tuolumne, CA 95379
