Class Title:	RESERVE FIREFIGHTER
Class Code:	8136
Salary:	$0.00 Hourly $0.00 Biweekly $0.00 Monthly $0.00 Annually

Description  Benefits
Reserve Firefighter is the entry-level position in which incumbents receive training and experience in fire prevention and suppression techniques. Reserve Firefighters respond to fire alarms, emergency and non-emergency calls to prevent or extinguish fires and to protect life and property including rescue and salvage operations. Incumbents are also responsible for cleaning, maintaining and repairing fire department property and equipment.
Examples of Duties:
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. 1. Participates in the assigned Alameda County Fire Reserve Program meetings and training (didactic and manipulative exercises). 2. Takes part in education and training to develop awareness of the functions and responsibilities of Firefighter Recruit/Firefighter. 3. Actively participates in the Alameda County Fire Department Public Education Program. 4. Responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents to assist professional firefighters. 5. Cleans and maintains station quarters, classroom, grounds, apparatus and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Age: Must be at least 18 year of age by the date of appointment. License: Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License by the date of appointment. Special Requirement: Physical – Must be in excellent physical condition. Hearing must be normal in both ears. Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/30 either eye. Residency – Must live within Alameda County or 25 miles travel distance to the Alameda County Station 15, 5352 Broder Road, Dublin, California, by date of appointment. Certification – Candidates who do not currently possess Firefighter I and Emergency Medial Technician (EMT) I are required to complete certification as a Firefighter I and EMT I in the State of California, within two years of appointment as a Level I Reserve Firefighter or one year as a Level II Reserve Firefighter. Level III Reserve Firefighters must possess current State of California Firefighter I and EMT I. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
Knowledge and Abilities:
NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification. Knowledge of: • Basic construction, fire chemistry, physics and automotive mechanics. • Common office practices including filing, indexing and cross-reference methods. Ability to: • Follow oral and written instructions. • Read, comprehend and remember training materials. • Deal effectively with the public and co-workers under circumstances requiring presence of mind, sensitivity, interest and understanding. • Adapt to changes in work assignments and duties. • Write clear, concise and complete reports. • Perform physical tasks that require coordination, strength, dexterity and stamina. • Communicate effectively and clearly orally.
Classification History:
RC:pf 12/8/04 Newspecs: 8316.doc CSC Date: 1/5/2005 RC:po 1/6/2006 Admin. Change