Firefighter Trainee

Responds to emergency calls for medical and fire aid; drives fire vehicles to the scene of emergencies; performs emergency bandaging and splinting and other medical procedures as prescribed by law; performs in a full range of firefighting duties in the suppression of structural brush and other types of fires; participates in regular training activities and fire prevention inspections and programs; may act as Fire Engineer ; and performs related work as required.

Education/Experience

Candidates shall be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

All candidates MUST have:

• Certificate of completion of California State Fire Marshals Office accredited fire academy or California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification.
• Proof of passing the Biddle or IAFF CPAT within the last 12 months
• A valid California or National Registry EMT Certification.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Firefighter Restricted Class C Drivers license as issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.
2. 911 experience as an EMT
3. College coursework related to Fire Science
4. Paramedic School prerequisite courses such as Anatomy & Physiology

Knowledge of:

Arithmetic principles of mechanics elementary chemistry; modern firefighting techniques and problems; basic English grammar spelling punctuation and composition.

Ability to:

Perform emergency first aid including C.P.R.; respond quickly to changing situations under emergency pressure; climb ladders and work at considerable heights; use tools and equipment; perform limited mechanical work involved in maintaining firefighting and rescue vehicles; appropriate safety precautions and procedures; and understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

All Fire Department personnel work under extreme conditions that require excellent physical conditioning.

All Fire Department personnel who work 24-hour shifts fall under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This recruitment may close or be extended at any time without prior notice. Cover letter resume and other attachments must be in PDF format.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience and level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate will be required to go through a background check a physical examination and psychological profile before appointment. Only complete applications or applications that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

To Apply:
Employment Applications are available online only. Please submit your completed application and attach copies of ALL certificates and licenses in PDF format.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The City of South Pasadena is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of South Pasadena intends to provide reasonable accommodationsin accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format please call or email

The City of South Pasadena is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments management staff and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work.

FAIR CHANCE ACT
The City of South Pasadena is committed to providing fair opportunities to all applicants including those with a criminal history. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of South Pasadena has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For more information about the Fair Chance Act please visit Experience:

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