Fire​/EMT Cadet

Job Title:

EMT/Firefighter - Cadet (Earn to Learn Program)

Department:
Hualapai Fire and EMS

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $14.70 per hour (based on a 40 per week schedule)

EMT/Fire Cadet (Earn to Learn Program) is intended for young adults 19-25 years of age preparing to enter the workforce. The program is designed to provide a pathway through experience, education, and mentorship toward a rewarding career in the Fire and EMS field within the Hualapai community and beyond. Duties include training, administrative and clerical functions, as well as firehouse duties.

The assignments are widely varied so that the Cadet will gain a broad range of operational and administrative experience. Cadets are required to meet established program criteria to complete a prescribed course of college curriculum and a physical fitness program prior to being considered for appointment to Firefighter.

The Fire Cadet Program consists of academic and physical training conducted by the HFEMS along with several of our community partners at sites throughout Mohave County. The organization of the Fire Cadet Program will closely follow the semester schedule of most area colleges and universities. Cadets are required to complete the components of a given semester in order to maintain employment and progress in the program.

The Assistant Fire Chief, or designee, will oversee the Firefighter–Cadet (Earn to Learn Program).

2 positions will be offered annually. Failure to complete the required training within 12‑18 calendar months (Depending on class availability) will result in termination.

The fire cadet program consists of approximately 500 hours of education and work experience, which includes college‑level coursework in firefighting, pre‑hospital medicine, and general education.

• Obtain CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Obtain NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 online through FEMA.
• Fire cadets will earn certification as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician and Arizona Certification (EMT).
• Become nationally registered emergency medical technicians (EMT) and will begin to prepare to become a Paramedic.
• Following the completion of basic EMT training fire cadets will complete an Arizona or equivalent Firefighter I & II course and Haz Mat First responder/Operations course. IFSAC or equivalent certification must be obtained in 2 months after successful completion of the Fire Academy.
• Gain an understanding of Hualapai Fire and EMS as a whole, through rotating work assignments.

• Participate in and complete academic and physical training program in preparation for future Firefighter/EMT duties.
• Participate in classroom instruction and clinical medical endorsements.
• Lift, carry, and operate heavy tools and equipment.
• Assist on emergency calls for service, including Medical and public assists.
• Respond to Fire calls for service in a learning capacity.
• Perform maintenance of departmental equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties such as typing, filing and data entry.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Assist with safety education, community and recruitment events.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

• A 40‑hour work week, with off‑days by assignment.
• Work assignments include various fire department and training sites.
• Attain certification as a Nationally Registered EMT‑Basic within 6‑12 months of employment (Depending on course availability)
• Maintain Licensure as an NREMT and AZDHS EMT.

• Must be at least 19 years old at time of application.
• Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of a G.E.D.
• Physically able to perform Fire Cadet and eventually Firefighter training and job duties.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment with the department.
• You may not have been terminated/discharged or resigned with charges pending from either the HFEMS or Hualapai Police Department within the last two years from the date of application.
• Must successfully pass a Background Investigation. Applicants who have failed a Department…