About Central County Fire Department
The Central County Fire Department (CCFD) was established through a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the The Central County Fire Department proudly serves the communities of Burlingame, Hillsborough, and Millbrae. Formed in April 2004, the Central County Fire Department provides all-risk fire protection, emergency medical and community risk reduction services to 66,000 residents and tens of thousands of visitors each year.
With a service area of approximately 15 square miles around the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) our communities are a primary stopping point for SFO’s 53 million-plus passengers each year. The main features are the Millbrae BART station, which is the largest intermodal terminal west of the Mississippi and includes a cross-platform connection to Caltrain. Our jurisdiction also has wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas that border the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Peninsula Watershed.
We serve a diverse area of single-family homes, multi-residential buildings, retail and business districts, hotels, a regional hospital, care facilities, as well as a large industrial area. Our two major highways, 101 and 280, are a vital vehicle transportation link between San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
The top-ranking person of the Department is the Fire Chief who is supported by a command staff of a Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal, Battalion Chiefs, and Administrative Services Manager. We have six strategically located and professionally staffed fire stations, in addition to an administrative headquarters and training facility. Our daily staffing consists of six engine companies, one ladder truck, and one Battalion Chief, 24 hours a day, every day. We maintain a State of California Type I heavy rescue Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) unit that is cross-staffed daily in addition to a Type 6 wildland unit. Many of our Special Operations trained personnel are members of California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 3.
CCFD’s Fire Prevention Division is comprised of a Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal, two fire inspectors, three fire prevention specialists and a Community Risk and Resiliency Specialist. The Prevention Division manages several significant community risk reduction initiatives including vegetation and hazard abatement programs, plan reviews, comprehensive code enforcement activities, and fire investigations. They also produce and deliver numerous programs throughout the community intended to promote and teach fire safety and emergency preparedness.
We are also supported by our team of administrative and office assistants, account technicians, fire mechanics, and a human resource manager.
CCFD personnel are highly trained, highly motivated, and prepared to answer the needs of the community under routine and emergency conditions. We continually strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve.
Description
Central County Fire Department is looking for Firefighters!
Ideal Candidate
Applicants must have two (2) years of continuous firefighting experience to apply/qualify.
Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A typical way to obtain the required level of qualifications would be:
Experience, Education and Training:
High School Diploma or equivalent
AND
minimum of two(2) years of continuous firefighting experience
License or Certification:
Valid California Driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment
Must possess valid California EMT certification at time of application
Paramedic certification is not required, but highly desirable
- Respond to fires, emergency rescue, medical emergency and public service calls
- Assist in maintaining fire station and assist in maintenance and repair of fire equipment
- Study Fire Department policies and standards, fire hazards and firefighting techniques; participate in drills and exercises
- Perform medical emergency techniques
- Perform periodic fire prevention inspections of businesses and apartment buildings, writing correction notices as necessary
- Lay hose lines and operate engine pumping equipment
- Assist in holding nozzle to direct stream of water on fire
- Carry, raise, lower and climb ladders
- Conduct salvage and cleanup operations
- Adhere to all state and local paramedic polices, principles, practices and procedures and provide BLS and ALS care when appropriate
- Principles, practices and procedures of modern firefighting and protection of lives and property
- Policies and standards of the Fire Department and operation and maintenance of the types of apparatus and equipment used in firefighting
- Local geography of the area including location of hydrants, mains, and major fire hazards of the participating jurisdictions
- Standard broadcasting procedures of a fire radio system
- Maintain proficiency in medical emergency practices and techniques
- Analyze fire and driving situations and to adopt effective course of action
- Prepare clear, concise, and complete reports and notices
- Think and act quickly in emergencies
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Perform a variety of manipulative tasks with good dexterity
- Safely and efficiently use Hurst rescue tool, rescue ropes and pulley, defibrillator, ventilation, salvage, communication equipment, manual forcible entry tools and power saws
ADA special requirement:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb and lift 150 pounds; exposure to cold, heat, extreme noise, outdoors, confining work space, electrical hazards, vibration, chemicals, dust, toxic waste, mechanical hazards and explosive materials; availability for shift work, on-call and stand-by call.
Benefits
The Department offers a competitive total compensation package that includes the following:
- Qualifying Laterals will skip the Trainee and Probationary pay steps and will be placed at
Step A on the salary schedule - 11% of base salary for paramedic pay
3% @ 55 retirement for Classic PERS members, 2.7% @ 57 retirement for New PERS members
Department contributes 2% of salary to a Retirement Health Savings Account
Uniform allowance
Educational incentive up to 7.5%
Choice of medical plans offered through PERS. Department pays 95% of Kaiser plan.
Employer paid dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Flexible spending program, EAP plan, and 457 plan are available
Paid vacation, holiday and sick leaves
Qualifying Laterals will receive a bank of 80 hours sick leave and 80 hours vacation
Special Instructions
Please include a resume and answer to the supplemental question with your application.