Reserve Firefighter

Overview

The City of Canyon Lake is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Reserve Firefighter. This recruitment is to fill between 15 and 20 positions and then to establish a current employment eligibility list of qualified candidates. Under the direction of a Fire Captain, a Reserve Firefighter assigned to a 24-hour shift performs duties including responding to emergencies in fire, medical, environmental, hazardous material, weather and disaster-related incidents;

initiating emergency care to the sick and/or injured; providing first aid and lifesaving techniques; engaging in fire prevention, suppression, and salvage activities; performing inspection and code enforcement activities; conducting public education sessions on fire, emergency and disaster practices and procedures; maintaining the fire station; operating Fire Department equipment as needed; attending instruction sessions and training exercises; and performing other special projects or related duties.

• At least 18 years old at time of application.
• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Valid CPAT or Biddle physical agility test, current within one year.
• Passing score with National Testing Network (NTN). Passing score must be submitted to the Canyon Lake Fire Department before exam results expire.
• Completion from a Nationally approved Fire Academy OR one-year as a full-time paid Firefighter with a municipal, state, or federal all-risk fire agency.
• Possession of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher from the State of California.
• Able to obtain Riverside County Emergency Medical Services Agency (REMSA) accreditation as a condition of employment.
• Current CPR from American Heart Association Health Care Professional/BLS card or equivalent.

• Associates OR Bachelor’s degree.
• Possession of IFSAC / Pro-Board accredited Fire Academy.
• Possession of a Paramedic (EMT-P) from the State of California.
• Able to obtain Riverside County Emergency Medical Services Agency (REMSA) accreditation as a condition of employment.
• Minimum six months’ experience with an Ambulance Company or Fire Department.
• Experience with an ALS provider.
• Possession of Hazardous Materials FRO, ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800, S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, S-130 Firefighter Training, Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician, Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations (or equivalent), and Fire Control 3 certification.

To be considered further in the hiring process, all applicants are required to complete the National Testing Network - NTN FireTEAM exam. NTN FireTEAM test scores are considered valid with the City of Canyon Lake if current within one year of the application.

Applicants must submit a copy of the following documents with a completed City employment application:

• Copy of a certificate of completion from a California State Fire Marshal approved Fire Academy and/or Firefighter I certificate issued by the State of California Fire Marshal.
• Copy of State of California EMT or EMT-P card or written proof of completion of a California state approved EMT training program by time of appointment.
• Copy of current CPR American Heart Association Health Care Professional/BLS card or equivalent.
• Copy of proof of completion of a valid Firefighters Physical Ability Testing (current within one-year of Final date to receive applications).
• All other certifications that are listed under minimum qualifications.

The application may be filled out online at the Canyon Lake job opportunities page (website text only) with attachments sent to the listed email. Applications may also be mailed to Human Resources, City of Canyon Lake, 31516 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake, CA 92587. Applicants should note that submitting book-bound materials, letters of recommendations, portfolios, or original certificates is not required in the initial phase of selection testing.

All applications received will be reviewed. Highly qualified applicants will be invited to selection testing, which may include a written test, oral interviews, and practical exercises. Testing will have an established…