Probationary Firefighter

The City of Billings is recruiting Probationary Firefighters to respond to alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property depending on the nature of the emergency, provide basic life support, perform extraction and rescue, perform fire suppression and prevention activities. To participate in fire prevention programs and inspections, station and apparatus maintenance, and training activities.Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) results must be attached to your application and must be dated within one year of the date of your City of Billings job application.Salary Range: $24.8770 - $34.5590 per hour. Salary at hiring will be $24.8770 per hour and tops out at $34.5590 per hour as a firefighter. Salary increases with promotions to Engineer and Captain.Work Schedule:u2022 During Recruit Academy: Four (4) 10-hour days. Days off TBD.u2022 After Recruit Academy: 27-day total work cycle consisting of 7 consecutive work shifts of 24-hours on duty and 48-hours off duty, immediately followed by 6 consecutive days off.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:u2022 Respond to alarms and assist in the suppression of fires including rescue, entry, ventilation, and salvage work.u2022 Lay and connect hose.u2022 Maintain pumping apparatus.u2022 Hold nozzles and direct water streams.u2022 Raise and climb ladders.u2022 Ventilate burning structures.u2022 Enter building to evaluate occupants.u2022 Operate all types of portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, emergency medical equipment and other rescue equipment.u2022 Respond to emergency medical incidents.u2022 Analyze patient needs and administer first aid until relieved by proper medical personnel.u2022 Apply techniques for the control of bleeding.u2022 Utilize immobilization techniques to stabilize patient.u2022 Perform cleaning, salvage, and overhaul work following fire.u2022 Prepare apparatus and equipment for further alarms.u2022 Respond to hazardous material incidents.u2022 Control scene.u2022 Participate in the performance of investigations.u2022 Preserve evidence.u2022 Secure fire scene.u2022 Drive and operate equipment under limited conditions.u2022 Participate in periodic testing of pumps, ladders, and other apparatus and equipment.u2022 Performs equipment checks prior to emergencies.u2022 Participate in fire drills.u2022 Attend continuing and advanced training sessions which include firefighting techniques, emergency medical care, and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.u2022 Perform home and commercial inspections for fire prevention and pre-fire planning.u2022 Check occupancy loads and fire lane violations.u2022 Assist in training new employees in routines of fire suppression, equipment operation, and maintenance.u2022 Conduct station tours.u2022 Maintain a variety of records.u2022 Assist in maintaining fire equipment, station, and grounds.u2022 Operate radio equipment.u2022 Performs other duties as assigned.Probationary Fire Fighter Required Qualifications & Skills:u2022 High school diploma.u2022 Up to one (1) year of combined education and experience in the areas of fire suppression & prevention.u2022 Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and nicotine test, psychological examination, physical examination, and a Federal and State finger-print criminal background check.u2022 Must possess State of Montana EMT Basic certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.u2022 National Registry EMT Basic certification.u2022 Must maintain the minimum Montana and National Register EMT Basic level certification throughout Billing Fire Department career.u2022 Must have good interpersonal skills.Probationary Fire Fighter Preferred Qualifications & Skills:u2022 Associate's degree in Fire Science or equivalent.Fire Fighter Required Qualifications & Skills:u2022 Qualifications include successful completion of probationary period.Fire Fighter I Required Qualifications & Skills:u2022 Qualifications include 18 months of satisfactory service as a Fire Figh er. Completion of NFPA standards for Fire Fighter I.Fire Fighter II Required Qualifications & Skills:u2022 Qualifications include 30 months of satisfactory service as a Fire Fighter I. Completion of NFPA standards for a Fire Fighter II.Additional Qualifications & Skills for Fire Fighter through Fire Fighter II.u2022 Must maintain the minimum Montana and National Register EMT Basic level certification throughout Billing Fire Department career.Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2026-03-26