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About the role

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.

What you'll bring

• · 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 background investigation may not apply for two years after the date of disqualification.
• Successful completion of ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800
• Must be completed within 2 weeks of hire date.
• If unable to obtain certification after 3 attempts, employment will be terminated.
• Successful completion of IS-650 Building Partnerships with Tribal Government
• Must successfully complete the classroom portion of Emergency Medical Technician.