Firefighter; Paramedic - Lateral

* Scheduled salary increases through 2025 – up to $104,148/yr.*

Starting salary step dependent on qualifications/experience

** Eligible firefighters may also receive additional longevity conduct pay of 2.5% for every five years of continuous city service.

• 2% of base pay effective July 1, 2025

Under supervision, responds to fire alarms, rescue, and other emergency calls; protects life and property endangered by fire and other hazards; assists in daily fire prevention inspections; participates in training, drill, and independent study activities; assists in maintenance of fire stations, grounds, and equipment; and performs related duties as required.

Responds to alarms; lays hose; fights fires under departmental procedures and directions; ventilates buildings and directs streams of water; cleans up and does salvage work after fires or other emergency situations; rescues endangered persons; administers first aid; operates fire trucks, resuscitators, and other apparatus; assists in simple maintenance, upkeep, and repairs to fire department apparatus and equipment; inspects commercial and residential structures regularly to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local fire prevention laws, codes, and regulations;

maintains fire stations and grounds; attends drills and classes; studies applicable technical publications; makes necessary written and oral reports and maintains simple records. Periodically, a Firefighter (Paramedic) performs in acting positions above classification on a short-term or interim basis; assists in higher-level collateral responsibilities in areas such as recording, research, and development functions; assists in administering public school specialized educational programs;

and performs other public relations educational activities in the interest of fire prevention as directed by department supervision.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This class reports to a Company Fire Captain or Battalion Chief and is assigned to companies, stations, and platoons. Firefighters work a stated number of 24-hour rotating shifts per year, but may be assigned special 40-hour work week. Firefighters are subject to recall at any time, may be required to be on duty any combination of hours during emergencies, may be assigned any necessary work;

and are expected to develop professionalism, increase their expertise; and prepare for advancement through special training and college courses.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of: Elementary mathematics, physics, chemistry, mechanics, and first aid techniques; federal, state, and local codes, and rules and regulations relating to fire fighting; city and departmental policies and procedures; basics of grounds maintenance and housekeeping functions; equipment operation and maintenance; and proper lifting, carrying, and climbing techniques.

Skills/Abilities to: Read and understand technical manuals and materials regarding fire fighting; learn principles of fire fighting and fire prevention; continue education in field of fire science; understand and follow oral and written directions under conditions of stress and pressures; work effectively and use sound judgment in hazardous situations; work effectively as a team member and individually; maintain cooperative working relations;

communicate courteously and effectively with the public; and write simple reports and keep records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from High School or completion of G.E.D., preferably supplemented by course work in Fire Science, is required.
• Graduation from California State Fire Marshal Accredited Fire Academy
  or
  possess a California State Fire Marshal Accredited Firefighter I certificate.(If a Firefighter 1 Academy completion certificate is issued by another state or the Department of Defense, you will be required to provide certificates with IFSAC and/or Pro-Board seals showing you are certified to Firefighter I and Haz Mat Awareness/FRO).
• Currently, or within the past 12 months, employed as a Firefighter/Paramedic with a state, county, special district, or municipal fire agency for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.

LICENSE

• Possession of a valid Class C…