Summer Public Safety Intern - RFD

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Summer Public Safety Intern - RFD

Salary

$16.79 Hourly

Location

Rochester, NY

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

24ELOC2402

Department

Rochester Fire Department

Opening Date

04/15/2024

Closing Date

5/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Description

The Rochester Fire Department’s Summer Public Safety Intern Program (SPSIP) is a six (6) week introduction to fire service based emergency response with the emphasis on giving meaningful exposure to the job duties of firefighters through lecture and hands on training. Program participants will also receive CPR training and the opportunity for CPR certification as part of the program. Program participants may be eligible to continue training as a firefighter trainee after successful completion of the program, passing of a civil service examination, and selection by an entrance committee.

Summer Public Safety Intern Program (SPSIP) is a multi-week program scheduled to be held from July 15, 2024 to August 23, 2024. The summer program is designed to provide participants with a sequence of courses and activities to prepare them to pursue and obtain selected careers in public safety.

The coursework and training will provide skills in basic academics, general employability and decision-making and occupation-specific requirements. Participants will also receive an overview and history of the career/industry selected and a basic understanding of its general management and operations.

Typical Work Activities

This course consists of a series of activities and assessments to assist in achieving the outcomes for the course. Each week students will work on various combinations of assignments, activities, discussions and readings.

Materials Applicants are Required to Bring: Notebook and pens/pencils.

• Participants shall conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Instructors, staff members, and any civilians are to be addressed as “Sir,” “Ma’am,” or by rank or title. Participants shall not fraternize with program staff, RFD staff, or Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF) staff.

• Officers shall be addressed by their proper rank with no abbreviations. All Chief Officers will be addressed simply as “Chief."

• Unless authorized by the instructor, participants shall refrain from talking during training. Participants will give instructors their undivided attention and accord them every respect and courtesy. Participants shall not leave a lecture without first requesting and receiving permission from the instructor.

• When inside buildings at the Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF), participants shall keep to the right of the hallway, in single file, at all times and remain quiet to avoid disturbing others using the facilities.

• Cheating, lying or any other form of dishonesty will be cause for disciplinary action and possible termination from the program.

• At the end of each training session, participants shall ensure that the facility is clean and orderly.

• Participants shall not carry or use mobile phones during the program sessions, unless on break. The Summer Public Safety Intern Program (SPSIP) is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices.

• Smoking, chewing gum, use of electronic cigarettes and using any form of smokeless tobacco are strictly prohibited while on the grounds of the Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF).

• In order to prevent injury to participants and program staff, participants shall not wear jewelry of any kind during the program.

• Participants are not permitted to bring guests to classes or into the training facilities.

• The use of profanity, abusive language, aggressive language or gestures, ethnic humor, or sexual innuendo by participants will not be tolerated.

• Any injury or illness must be reported to an instructor immediately.

• Participants will park their personal vehicles at the rear of the Public Safety Training Facility ( PSTF) lot at the south/east end. No personal vehicles are to enter the rear training grounds or any garage on Public Safety Training Facility ( PSTF) property.

• Recordings, pictures, or video of the program will not be taken without the permission of the program administrator.

RFD will provide the following resources:

• Personal protective equipment (helmet, eye protection, gloves)

• Fire apparatus for demonstration

• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for demonstration

• Portable fire extinguishers

• Portable radios

• Hand tools

• Fire hose

• Hydrant gates and hydrant wrenches

• Ground ladders

• Training division bus for building site visits

Minimum Qualifications

Course participants are required to meet the following requirements and expectations:

• Provide proof of a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Provide proof of a NYS ID

• Proof of City of Rochester residency is required throughout Summer Public Safety Intern Program (SPSIP)

• Be between 17-21 years of age

• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

• Be on time for class and attend daily.

• Be a team player.

• Possess critical thinking skills.

• Abide by the Summer Public Safety Intern Program (SPSIP) Rules of Conduct.

• Successfully pass an interview.

• Submit application and all required information on time.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Rochester (NY)

Address

30 Church St. Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614

Phone

585-428-7115

Website

http://www.cityofrochester.gov

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