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Probationary Firefighter

Salary

$4,984.78 Monthly

Location

Silver-Bow County, MT

Job Type

Regular, Full-time

Job Number

2025-076

Department

Fire Department

Opening Date

12/15/2025

Closing Date

12/29/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

IAFF

+ Description

+ Benefits

General Statement of Duties / Distinguishing Features of the Class

We are seeking a skilled, dependable Probationary Firefighter to take on the vital role of firefighting to protect our community, respond to emergencies, and perform essential related duties with pride and professionalism.

To be considered, applicant MUST:

+ Have successfully completed a Certified Physical Ability Test (CPAT) prior to application.

+ Submit a copy of EMT certification.

This is responsible firefighting and fire suppression work involving firefighting activities, pre-planning, emergency medical response, and fire. The work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the Fire Captain, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. This class differs from that of Appointed Firefighter by being in a training program for the first six months of employment. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with other Fire Fighters, Fire Captain, other command personnel in the department, property owners, business owners and the general public. Because the work involves suppression of fires and rescue of persons in an unpredictable work environment, the work involves an element of personal danger.

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City-County of Butte-Silver Bow and the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO, Local No. 96.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

+ Responds to fire alarms and carries out firefighting techniques to rescue victims and protect property.

+ Implements entry, ventilation, fire suppression, and salvage work.

+ Lays and connects hoses.

+ Holds nozzle and directs chemical, water, or fog streams.

+ Administers first aid and other emergency medical treatment.

+ Drives engine, ladder, and related equipment.

+ Operates fire pumps, ladders, and elevated platforms according to standards.

+ Uses judgement in conducting firefighting procedures.

+ Demonstrates a high level of teamwork to minimize risk to firefighting personnel.

+ Maintains and cleans department equipment and property.

+ Participates in continuing and advanced training programs and drills.

+ Responds to non-emergency calls for assistance from the public.

+ Provides immediate medical assistance in administering first aid to victims.

+ Plans and inspects fire station and equipment maintenance and repair activities on a daily basis.

+ Performs inspections and inspects buildings for familiarization.

+ Studies training materials to stay current on new technologies and processes in firefighting, hazardous materials, fire prevention, management and other areas related to assigned duties and responsibilities.

+ Participates in meetings with public regarding fire protection, fire education, and to maintain goodwill.

+ Attends meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and authorized.

+ Performs related work as required.

+ Performs all duties and work assignments in a safe, healthy, and environmentally sound manner. Specifically, complying with the Health & Safety Program; maintaining work areas in a safe and orderly manner; identifying and reporting unsafe conditions; reporting all accidents; wearing required personal protective equipment; and attending safety-related meetings, training sessions, fit testing, etc.

+ Performs all duties and work assignments in compliance with project quality requirements.

+ Acts responsibly and ethically, and in conformance with generally accepted business, occupational, and professional standards.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Good knowledge of emergency medical procedures.

+ Some knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques representing the state-of-the-art in fields of fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous materials and related technologies.

+ Some knowledge of the geography of the area of responsibility, including its layout and location of public utilities and hazardous materials and substances.

+ Some knowledge of fire records systems, communications equipment and use, fire computer applications, fire reporting procedures, modern office practices and administration.

+ Skill in the operation, use and care of fire suppression equipment, supplies and vehicles.

+ Ability to communicate well and establish and maintain effective working relationships with command personnel, supervisory personnel and other department employees, representatives of other public safety agencies and the general public.

+ Ability to handle potentially dangerous and hazardous situations.

+ Ability to function on a day-to-day basis with close supervision or assistance.

+ Ability to communicate well with others both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language, in both ordinary and high stress and emergency situations.

+ Ability to use logical thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions.

+ Ability to perform a wide variety of difficult technical tasks with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines and emergency situations.

+ Ability to make sound judgements and decisions in high stress and emergency situations and conditions.

+ Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.

+ Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ As established in 2.16.370, Butte-Silver Bow Municipal Code; and

+ Some experience in firefighting is highly preferred.

Required Special Qualifications:

+ Ability to pass all tests required in the specified sections of the Butte-Silver Bow Municipal Code.

+ Must be on current year’s Eligibility List as deemed by the Montana Firefighter’s Testing Consortium or their contracted representative.

+ Must possess an EMT certification per 2.16.370 of the Butte-Silver Bow Municipal Code, “At the time of application, all applicants must be registered Emergency Medical Technicians with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician or State of Montana EMT Certification and be a member in good standing.

+ High School Diploma or equivalency.

+ Must possess a current Montana Driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one within a reasonable period of time after employment.

+ Must be a resident of Butte-Silver Bow during employment according to Butte-Silver Bow Ordinance. See below.

•2.08.010 Residence during employment. From and after October 1, 1979, all employees of the local government of Butte-Silver Bow shall be bona fide residents within the boundaries of Butte-Silver Bow during the period of their employment by the government of Butte-Silver Bow. (Ord. 85 § 1, 1979)”

Essential Physical Abilities:

+ Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate well with department personnel, other employees, and the general public in person and by telephone in both normal and emergency situations.

+ Sufficient vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to observe and inspect a wide variety of fire prevention, fire suppression and related operations and situations.

+ Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a wide variety of firefighting equipment in emergency situations.

+ Sufficient personal mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to visit and inspect a wide variety of locations and to take vigorous physical actions in emergency situations and conditions.

Additional City-County information

The City-County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical disability, or veteran status.

The job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. Tasks and duties of the employee may differ from those outlined above.

This position offers benefits according to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Employer

City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT

Address

155 W Granite Suite 209 Butte, Montana, 59701

Phone

406-497-6430

Website

https://www.co.silverbow.mt.us/

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