FirefighterParamedic (Lateral)

The ideal candidate exemplifies a team-oriented approach manages challenges with composure and actively engages in and values community involvement.

Responds to fire medical rescue and hazardous materials incidents to protect life property and the environment; suppresses and controls emergencies to limit damage and reduce injury or loss of life and responds to non-emergency service calls as needed.

Assists in all phases of fire suppression by deploying hoses setting ladders ventilating and entering structures to extinguish fires and rescue victims and operating pneumatic and auxiliary equipment such as generators and pumps.

Assists with the inspection of vehicles equipment and apparatus to ensure proper operation; assists with annual testing; performs routine and minor maintenance and repairs; identifies needs for major repairs; maintains maintenance records; and cleans and reloads equipment tools and apparatus following fire or emergency responses.

Participates in public relations fire and safety education and fire prevention activities including station tours school programs group events fire drills courtesy visits and responding to phone inquiries.

Assists in the investigation of fire scenes to determine causes; preserves evidence and provides observations to investigators.

Maintains relevant skills certifications and familiarity with equipment and procedures through drills training and classes in fire suppression prevention emergency medical services hazardous materials technical rescue extrication physical fitness and related areas.

Performs general maintenance of fire station facilities and equipment including installation upkeep and repair of electrical electronic and communication systems and maintains clean living quarters and other station areas.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Possession of a High School diploma or GED equivalency

• Six (6) months of experience working as a full-time paramedic in a 911 transporting agency is required at time of application

• Be a current full-time firefighter/paramedic with at least one (1) year of experience and have successfully completed the agencys probationary period

• Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid California Paramedic License

• Possession of a valid ACLS certification

• Possession of a valid PALS or PEPP certification

• Possession of a valid PHTLS or ITLS certification

• Possession of a valid BLS for Healthcare Provider certification

• Possession of a valid California Drivers License with a DMV Firefighter Endorsement

Other Requirements

• Positions in this classification must be free of felony convictions and successfully pass a department pre-employment screening process which include psychological evaluation medical examination and full background investigation.
• Positions in this classification must work nights weekends holidays and on a various shift configuration that will include 48-hour tours of duty
• Positions are subject to mandatory call back at any time

All completed applications will be reviewed. Based on the information in the application documents the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

1. Application

• California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification

• California Paramedic License

• ACLS certification

• PALS or PEPP certification

• PHTLS or ITLS certification

• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification

• Valid California Drivers License with DMV Firefighter Endorsement