Reserve Firefighters Wanted – The 2016/17 Recruit Academy begins in October, Apply Today! Oct 5, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Reserve Firefighters Wanted
Driggs, Idaho – September 26, 2016:
The Teton County Fire Protection District is currently accepting applications for Reserve Firefighter. Reserve Firefighters are part-time employees who are hired to serve a minimum of 2 reserve shifts monthly, as well as report to fire calls and attend ongoing training.
Requirements to apply include:
- You must be able to obtain a Firefighter I & EMT certification for Idaho upon completion of in-house academy.
- You must have a valid driver’s license,
- High school diploma or GED, and
- Be 18 years of age.
- All candidates must be able to pass a drug test prior to being hired.
- All candidates must be able to pass a background check and completing the testing and interview process.
This year those candidates with Firefighter I or II or documented equivalency may qualify for an abbreviated academy, or skills proficiency testing.
Successful candidates will begin a 250 hour in-house academy starting October 25th, and should last approximately 13 weeks. Upon graduation and successful certification of the academy, the pay will increase to $16/hr for those Firefighter I / EMT’s. Those advancing to Firefighter II / EMT’s are paid $18/hr. Paramedics who complete Firefighter I or II certifications are paid $18/hr and $20/hr respectively.
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![Document announcing a recruitment drive for reserve firefighters, detailing requirements and application instructions.](https://streamline.imgix.net/98a0753d-ea29-4a6b-acb7-2b731a2a5da9/5e854277-2b6c-4c2b-b3c8-d6e11bd05740/For-Immediate-Release-234x300.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&w=2000&h=2000&fit=max&or=0&s=2757882c8aa1f7a74e173ecb39221b5e)
Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm on Friday October 7th, 2016. The process includes a physical agility test, and an interview.
Please follow the links below for additional information including a timeline and application.
Official Statement – For Immediate ReleaseOfficial – Reserve Firefighter Testing TimelineTeton County Fire Protection District Application – PDF – Please fill out form or simply print and scan back to usTeton County Fire Protection District Firefighter Questionnaire – PDF – Not required, but very helpful