Firefighter

Overview

Under direct supervision, performs emergency operations, participates in fire prevention activities; assists in operating and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment; maintains fire stations and other related duties.

Upon appointment to the position of Firefighter, employee shall be required to maintain a valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license or Paramedic license. Certification from a local accreditation agency (LA County DHS) for paramedic is desirable at time of appointment. A current State of California and Los Angeles County Paramedic license and accreditation. A current State of California or National Registry Paramedic Certification.

The City may provide required training for the California State Paramedic License. This position reports to an assigned Fire Captain. Technical supervision is received from a Fire Engineer regarding the operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and apparatus.

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

This list is not exhaustive. Incumbents may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Responds to fires, rescues, medical emergencies and requests for public service; lays hose lines; operates engine pumping equipment; directs fire stream for proper extinguishment; raises, lowers and climbs ladders.
• Conducts salvage and overhaul operations; operates department equipment; administers emergency medical care to the sick and injured; assists in repair and maintenance of apparatus and equipment.
• Assists in maintaining fire stations; answers general questions from the public; participates in public education and awareness presentations.
• Participates in training exercises; cleans, flushes and performs minor repairs to fire hydrants; performs fire prevention inspections and pre-fire planning.
• Acts as relief engineer as needed; may be required to respond to emergencies outside regular duty hours and perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school Diploma or GED equivalent
• License at the time of appointment:
  Valid California State EMT License OR Paramedic License with accreditation from Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
• Valid Health Care Provider CPR card
• Valid CPAT Certification Card current within one year

Age: Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application.

Required Licenses or Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license issued by the California DMV.

• Successful completion of a Fire Fighter I training academy approved by the California State Fire Marshal is desirable.

• The geography of the local area.
• Firefighting methods and techniques, and basic operation and mechanics of firefighting equipment.
• The location of hydrants and water mains, and major fire hazards.

• Maintaining proficiency in emergency medical techniques, including CPR.
• Learn to drive a fire apparatus with care and safety per the California Vehicle Code and Fire Department procedures.
• Apply fire and life safety codes and regulations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions; retain composure in emergencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Meet physical and health status requirements as outlined in the City's Medical Standards for Applicants and Employees.

Important notices Internal applicants must use their personal email to apply;
City work emails will not be accepted for job applications. Applications must meet minimum qualifications and include all required documents (licenses, certifications, proof of education). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Phase one (written) and Phase two (oral) collectively establish an eligible list. A passing score for each phase is 70%. The…