DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
(B) No specific work experience level required.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(A) Working knowledge of driver safety; working knowledge of first aid;
(B) Ability to successfully learn the operation of the listed tools and equipment; ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques; ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke; ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public; ability to meet the special requirements listed below within six (6) months from hire date.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(A) Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of hire;
(B) A valid Montana Driver’s License without record of suspension or revocation in any state;
(C) No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven (7) years;
(C) Ability to obtain CPR for Healthcare Providers Certification within 6 months of hire;
(D) Ability to read and write the English language; and
(E) Ability to meet Departmental physical standards.

INTERIOR STATUS
Firefighters may only participate in interior firefighting operations when the following qualifications have been satisfied in addition to those listed in this description.
(A) Completion of FFI or equivalent.
(B) Annual completion of Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).