City of Tucson

FIRE FIGHTER (#6401)

$24.03-$33.98 Hourly / $49,983.44-$70,681.10 Yearly
Salary Grade: 401

General Description

Protects life and property through emergency incident intervention.

Performs fire suppression and fire prevention duties, and provides basic life support emergency medical service.

Conducts community service activities including community education and pre-plan inspections.

Ensures readiness through facility, apparatus, equipment, and personal maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Special Job Requirements

By end of Academy: Arizona Fire Fighter I and II Certification, Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation Certification, Arizona Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification, HazMat First Responder Certification

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

Basic Physical

Respirator Physical

Hep B Vaccine/Titer

Non-NIDA Drug Test 

Other Information

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 35

Occupational Group Description: Fire

EEO Job Category Code: D

EEO Job Category Description: Protective Service Workers

Organizational Level: First Level Employee

NCCI: 7710

Bargaining Unit: TFFA

Driving Requirements

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Secondary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive:Yes

Job Description Disclaimer

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.
CLASS: 6401; EST: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 PM; REV: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 PM;