Resolution - 6434RESOLUTION N0. 6434
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASS
SPECIFICATION FOR FIREFIGHTER.
The City Council of the City of West Covina does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Per-
sonnel Commission of the City of West Covina, the class specification
for Firefighter is hereby amended by:
a. Changing the education requirement from high school
graduation and 30 college units to high school graduation or G.E.D.
Certificate; and
b. Reducing the minimum age requirement from 21 years to
18 years; and
C. Modifying the vision requirement from 20/20 - 20/30
uncorrected to 20/70 uncorrected; correctable to 20/30; and
d. Deleting the six month of paid firefighting experience
from the requirements for the Certified Firefighter Program.
as incorporated in Exhibit A attached hereto.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 14th day of September , 1981.
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ATTEST:
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I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina at a regular
meeting thereof held on thel4th";day of September , 19819 by the
following vote of the CouncYT-7
AYES: Councilmen: Bacon, Tennant, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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11CITY OF WEST COVINA
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Revised AUGUST 1981
FIREFIGHTER
JOB SUMMARY
Under supervision - responds to fire alarms, rescue, and other emer-
• gency calls; protects life and property endangered by fire or other
hazards; participates in regular fire prevention inspections; parti-
cipates in regular training, drill, and study activities; assists in
maintenance of stations and equipment; and does related work as required.
Representative Duties
Responds to alarms; lays hose; fights fires under departmental proce-
dures and as directed; ventilates buildings and directs streams of
water; cleans up and.does salvage work after fires; rescues endangered
persons; administers first aid; operates and maintains fire trucks,
rescue units, and other apparatus and equipment; operates resuscitators;
serves as dispatcher; assists in maintenance and repairs to fire depart-.
ment apparatus; inspects commercial and residential structures to in-
sure com;liance with federal, state, and local fire prevention laws and
regulations; maintains fire station and grounds; attends drills and
classes'; studies technical periodicals and publications; studies local
conditions, locations and regulations; may act in place of engineer on
assigned shift.
Training and Experience
Graduation from high school or G.E. D. Certificate.
Firefighter
To qualify for the position of firefighter, no experience as a
• firefighter is necessary; after appointment, an employee should
be willing to attend college level classes in Fire Science on
his/her own time.
Certified Firefighter
To be eligible for the position of Certified Firefighter an
individual must have successfully completed an approved basic
fire science academy certified by the State of California
Board of Fire Services.
Experienced Firefighter
To be eligible for the position of Experienced Firefighter an
individual must have successfully completed two years of paid
experience as a firefighter in a government fire department
(city -county -special fire district) located in California.
Knowledge and Abilities
Good knowledge of arithmetic, some knowledge of principles of mechanics,
elementary chemistry and elementary physics is desirable.
ATTACHMENT A
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
FIREFIGHTER - continued
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Revised AUGUST 1981
Ability: to read and understand technical materials relating to fire
fighting, prevention and departmental regulations; to apply elementary
principles of chemistry and physics to fire fighting problems; to
understand and follow written and oral directions under stress and
pressure; to work effectively under emergency conditions, and to use
sould judgment under hazardous circumstances; to work in a team, and
independently; to maintain cooperative working relations; to deal
effectively and courteously with the public; physical endurance and
agility;,to write simple reports.
Physical Requirements
Age: Minimum 18 years
Weight: In proportion to height
Vision: 20 20 uncorrected desirable• acceptable condition
20 70 uncorrected in each eye, correctable to 20
each eye. Free from colorblindness.
Hearing: Normal, uncorrected
Licenses
A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
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