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1 RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE
SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE
FIGHTER RECRUIT
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK RESOLVES:
1. The Position Classification, adopted by Resolution No. 9240 on the 16 th day
of June, 1953, as amended, is further amended by the addition thereto of the classification of Fire Fighter Recruit. This classification is added with a title and specification as set forth in Exhibit A, and a biweekly salary as follows:
CTC Barg. Code Job Series Grade Step 1 Step 14 0353 U Police/Fire U.1600 $2,901.31 $2,901.31
2. The Financial Services Director is authorized to make such revisions, changes in summaries, fund totals, grand totals, and other portions of the budget document as necessary to reflect and implement the terms and provisions of this resolution.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ___ day of September, 2024.
__________________________
Nick Schultz
Mayor
Approved as to Form:
Attest: Office of the City Attorney
____________________________ By: _______________________ Kimberley Clark, City Clerk Joseph H. McDougall City Attorney
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2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF BURBANK )
I, Kimberley Clark, City Clerk of the City of Burbank, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by a vote of the Council of the City of Burbank at its regular meeting held on the ___ day of September, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk
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3 Exhibit A
Resolution for the Classification of Fire Fighter Recruit
CITY OF BURBANK
FIRE FIGHTER RECRUIT
DEFINITION
Under direction, to graduate from a City sponsored Firefighter recruit academy with demonstrated abilities to respond to alarms and to protect life and property; to participate in fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical training; and station, apparatus, and equipment maintenance; and to do related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
While in the academy, learns to: respond to alarms and assist in fire suppression, including lifesaving and rescue; perform salvage operations; assists in maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment; maintains fire station and grounds; make required fire prevention inspections; participates in required training programs; performs minor fire hydrant maintenance; participates in preparing exhibits and giving demonstrations for fire prevention and public education purposes; respond and assist in medical emergencies; drives on City business.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Employment Standards:
• Knowledge of – elementary physics, chemistry, and mechanics.
• Skill in – mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to – learn technical fire fighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression; understand and follow oral and written directions; keep records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Special Conditions & Requirements: Applicants must maintain the physical endurance, muscular strength, and agility to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of Fire Fighter, specifically including but not limited to stooping, lifting and/or carrying heavy objects, running, walking o n uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, pulling heavy hoses, wearing heavy equipment, and crawling; must agree not to use tobacco on or off duty for as long as employed by the City of Burbank Fire Department.
Employees in this classification, who are required by applicable laws and regulations to have respiratory protection, shall comply with the American National Standards Institute’s Attachment 3
4 requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection.
Employees in this miscellaneous, non-safety, classification will not participate in "live fire" situations or responses except under controlled, training exercises.
Age: Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent and State of California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate at time of appointment. Note: Must be able to obtain a valid California Class “C” driver’s license with the applicable endorsement(s) required by the California Vehicle Code within three years of appointment to Fire Fighter.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Desirable Qualifications: A valid State of California Paramedic License.