Firefighter Cadet

Firefighter CadetUnder the direction of the Assistant Chief & assigned supervisor or higher-ranking fire personnel, the Firefighter Cadet has the opportunity to help Racine's citizens every day, while also focusing on their educational, physical fitness, and personal and professional development. The ultimate goal is to progress from Firefighter Cadet to a full-time Firefighter with the City of Racine.

Participate in department training appropriate to their level of experience. Training may include hose deployment and advancement, hydrant operations, ground ladders, ropes and knots, forcible entry, search techniques, ventilation, fire extinguishers, SCBA familiarization, apparatus/equipment familiarization, radio communications, EMS skills, and incident command system fundamentals. Participate in EMS training and skills practice. Licensed EMT cadets may practice and perform EMT-level skills under the supervision of department EMTs and paramedics. Participate in physical fitness and firefighter readiness activities with department members when appropriate. Assist with apparatus and equipment checks, cleaning, inventory, restocking, and returning equipment to service. Assist with station duties and learn the daily responsibilities associated with working in a fire station. Observe and learn about specialized Fire Department operations such as Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Dive/Water Rescue, fire investigation, and Mobile Integrated Health when opportunities are available. Participate in department ceremonies, recruitment activities, open houses, demonstrations, and other special events. Learn basic radio procedures, department terminology, chain of command, policies, procedures, and professional expectations. Shadow firefighters, driver/operators, lieutenants, captains, and chief officers to gain an understanding of the different positions and career opportunities within the Fire Department. Remain enrolled and in good standing in required college-level Fire Science courses. Cadets are expected to attend class, study, complete assignments, prepare for examinations, and successfully pass their required coursework. Academic success is an important responsibility of the Cadet Program, and cadets are expected to dedicate the necessary time and effort to their education. The overall goal is to expose the cadets to as many aspects of the Fire Department as we safely can while also preparing them academically and professionally for a career in the fire service. The Cadet Program should be a hands-on educational experience that reinforces what they are learning in class. Cadets shall understand that their role in this program is an educational experience and may be present in situations requiring a high degree of confidentiality/privacy related to incidents or medical information. Cadets are not allowed to openly share such information with anyone outside the fire department for any reason. Please maintain proper confidentiality/privacy to avoid dismissal. Cadets shall not use cell phones during a call or training. No pictures. Expectations, friendly, helpful, on time, ask questions, relax. Be polite and respectful to everyone. Failure to maintain proper confidentiality/privacy will be means for dismissal from the program. Knowledge, skills and abilities required include: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Work is performed in a variety of settings including fire stations, non-emergency and emergency scenes, emergency response vehicles; and work may involve off-duty recall for major emergencies. The environment ranges from routine to emergency settings with unusual modes of communications, extreme noise, discomfort and hazard. The emergency environment may require the performance of hazardous task under conditions that require strenuous exertion with limited visibility and the physical ability to utilize all protective turnout equipment including wearing self-contained breathing apparatus. Potential exposure to hazardous or toxic chemicals and gases, extremes in temperature, cramped surroundings, heights, sub-surfaces and infectious diseases. Recruitment process steps include: Step 1: Application Step 2: Screening Step 3: Panel Interview Step 4: Offer of Employment Step 5: Pre-employment screenings Step 6: Swearing-InStep 7: Orientation The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you would like assistance completing an application or have any questions, please contact the HR Recruiter at HRRecruiting@cityofracine.org.