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 tp 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:
- 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
Special Instructions
Please include a resume and answer to the supplemental question with your application.