Firefighter

overview

this position is open to both firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/emt's. The firefighter position preserves the lives and property of the citizens of the city of riverside by controlling and extinguishing fires, engaging in search and rescue, and responding to medical emergencies. The department is an als non-transport ems provider and contracts its ambulance transports.

ff/emt pay range: $53,148.38-$76,646.23. Ff/medic pay range: $66,300-$90,112.22.

• perform search and rescue.
• extinguish fires with an ultra high pressure pump.
• respond to calls for service from a rescue pumper.
• respond to specialty calls such as rope, water & ice rescue, hazmat, & extrication from vehicles.
• perform building inspections, truck checks, & station cleaning.
• participate in public relations opportunities such as national night out, special events, station tours, & car seat installation.
• candidates with paramedic licenses will also perform als procedures and cardiac arrest protocols, administer advanced medications, intubate patients, and operate zoll monitors.

• must be 19 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, and be a u.s. Citizen.
• a high school diploma or ged is required.
• must have a clean criminal record and driving history.
• must be certified in firefighter 1 & 2, and hazmat operations & awareness.
• must have an emt license. A paramedic license is preferred.
• effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to deal with a wide variety of people who may be distraught.
• analyze situations and make decisions in a sometimes stressful environment.
• basic computer skills, ability to read a map & locate addresses, and ability to operate equipment safely.
• maintain confidentiality.

the schedule for this position is a 48 on and 96 off cycle with 212 hours in a 28 day work period. This position will be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and some overtime.

emt's will be required to attend paramedic school as a condition of employment and the department will cover 100% of the cost.

application instructions: applications must be filled out completely to be considered. Placement on the pay range depends on past experience in same role, so make sure you include all relevant jobs.