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Mansfield Fire Department Recruitment Candidate Selection Process:
Fire Training Officers and members of the Mansfield Fire Department Training Bureau will educate the recruit in the areas of prevention, early detection, code enforcement, alarm systems, automatic and manual fire suppression systems, and efficient operation of trucks and equipment, as well as general rules and regulations. Training, assistance and ongoing performance evaluations are part of the probationary period. Special certification may be required in certain specialized areas such as arson investigation, emergency medical treatment and hazardous materials response. Special Interest Areas within the Fire Department. There are specialized areas in the Mansfield Fire Department. After completing training, candidates will participate in firefighting, safety inspections, and emergency medical service. A firefighter may also be chosen to specialize in one of these areas or in arson investigation. Firefighting. Must know how to handle individual fires as well as potential fire situations and other dangerous occurrences. Practices life saving technique and first aid. Fire Safety Inspection Team. Both firefighters and members of the arson investigating team will become state certified fire safety inspectors. It's their job to make sure homes and public buildings meet fire safety standards. All inspectors are trained on general rules and regulations. There is much specialization within the team. Emergency Medical Staff. Recruits are trained to provide life-saving and medical care to victims of fire and other catastrophes until they can be transported to a hospital . All fire department personnel receive emergency medical technician training. Those chosen to work on the emergency medical staff may receive paramedic training that will prepare them for advanced medical emergencies. All EMS personnel must meet state requirements and pass a state certification examination. Arson Investigating Team. Investigate and find the causes of suspicious fires and fires of undetermined origin. Duties include on-scene investigations and assisting in the prosecution of suspected arsonists. Arson investigators receive additional training in cause and origin, investigative techniques, questioning, and applicable laws in addition to state required basic training and instruction. Hazardous Materials Response. Hazardous materials response is a growing area that requires additional training. If you work on the HAZMAT Team, you will be trained to respond to chemical or hazardous material spills to effect a safe ending to the emergency. Mansfield firefighters are also trained for confined space rescue and rope rescue. Advancement. Promotions in Mansfield Fire Department are based on civil service test scores and seniority. A firefighter can advance to one of the captain positions as they become available. Advancement beyond captain would be into one of the assistant chief positions and finally, the title of chief. |
