City of Tucson Fire Academy This position is a 6 month rigorous para-military training recruit that involves learning specialized fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency lifesaving, and rescue work with the Tucson Fire Department. The duties require strenuous physical exertion under such emergency conditions as extreme heat, cramped surroundings and a contaminated environment. Example of duties include: -Performing fire suppression and emergency response as part of a team. -Performing facility, apparatus and equipment maintenance, and maintaining personal health and physical fitness levels. -Performing related duties such as educating the community, conducting station tours, maintaining required certifications, and participating in drills and continuing education courses

Firefighter/Driver/Operator/EMT

* This position involves specialized fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency lifesaving, and rescue work with the Tucson Fire Department. The duties require strenuous physical exertion under such emergency conditions as extreme heat, cramped surroundings and a contaminated environment. * Example of duties include: * Performing fire suppression and emergency response as part of a team. * Performing facility, apparatus and equipment maintenance, and maintaining personal health and physical fitness levels. * Performing related duties such as educating the community, conducting station tours, maintaining required certifications, and participating in drills and continuing education courses. * Expected to exercise exceptional judgment, sometimes in a split-second decision-making situation. * Requested to take charge of many different situations. Individuals who are hesitant to do so may find it difficult to function effectively.