The City of Rochester is
NOT ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS
for the position of Firefighter at this time
Firefighter Responsibilities
The Rochester Fire Department typically responds to fire alarms, rescue operations and emergency medical calls. A firefighter's responsibility include locating the fire, sizing up and relaying information to the officer-in-charge; makes openings for ventilation and entry; evacuates, searches and removes people from hazardous areas; raises, positions and climb ladders and enters burning buildings wearing heavy protective clothing and breathing apparatus; lays, connects, carries, drags and operates hose lines and nozzles; drives, rides, or operates firefighting apparatus, and places apparatus and equipment as necessary; operates power tools, digs, moves heavy objects and/or works in hazardous areas to rescue or extricate victims of various kinds of accidents; inspects and maintains firefighting equipment; provides emergency medical treatment for injured of ill persons; conducts periodic inspection of buildings and private homes for fire hazards and hydrants for operations; performs salvage operations at scene of fire, such as removing furniture, covering furniture with tarpaulins, and cleaning debris.
Civil Service Requirements
- Candidates must possess
- A valid New York State Operator's Drivers license by the commencement of the background investigation.
- Successfully complete the Rochester Fire Academy Training.
- Pass a general Medical Examination, Vision Examination, Hearing Examination, a Psychological Evaluation, and a Drug Test.
Medical Requirements
"The Rochester Fire Department refers to NFPA 1582 Chapter 6 standards on Medical Evaluation of Candidates as a guideline for medical fitness. Please be advised that this is used as a guide only. The City of Rochester reserves the right to modify these guidelines as appropriate."
Physical Ability Testing
The job of a fire fighter is one of the most physically demanding jobs in North America. It requires high levels of cardiopulmonary endurance, muscular strength and muscular endurance.
The Candidate Physical Ability Test consists of a sequence of eight separate events, requiring you to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. The maximum time to complete the course is 10 minutes and 20 seconds .
Test scores are issued on a "Pass/Fail" basis The eight events are available for view online.