Firefighter; Paramedic - Entry Level

Position: Firefighter (Paramedic) - Entry Level

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

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

BASE SALARY INCREASE:

• 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).

LICENSE

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and proof of insurability required

• Copy of current and valid Paramedic license

• ACLS certification

• Copy of current and valid CPR certification

• Information on where and when the CPAT or Biddle physical ability test was taken…