Firefighter / Paramedic (Lateral) (20537172)

Applicants must have two (2) years of continuous firefighting experience to apply/qualify.

Individuals in the process of obtaining their Paramedic license are encouraged to apply, but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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 Paramedic certification at time of application

• Individuals in the process of obtaining their Paramedic license are encouraged to apply, but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis

• 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 policies, 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 courses 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 workspace, electrical hazards, vibration, chemicals, dust, toxic waste, mechanical hazards, and explosive materials; availability for shift work, on-call, and stand-by call.