FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER (PARAMEDIC)

About the position

This is a new hiring process. All applications submitted to a previous Job Control number will be considered if submitted on or before May 29, 2025 for one last hiring round. All applications from the previous process will no longer be considered once the first hiring round in the new process starts. In order to be included in the new process, you must re-apply by submitting your application to the current Job Advertisements (JC-478931 or JC-478932). Applications will be processed in rounds. All applications submitted by the cut-off dates below will be included in that hiring round. Round 1 - June 16, 2025. Round 2 - September 4, 2025. Round 3 - December 5, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Operate fire apparatus during wildland and structural fire-fighting operations.
• Lead an assigned crew in the performance of fire-fighting duties.
• Maintain and make minor repairs on vehicles, equipment, and the fire stations.
• Perform fire prevention tasks.
• Perform paramedic duties in emergency medical situations as part of a paramedic team.
• Drive and operate fire apparatus such as pumper, water tank, or rescue trucks.
• Make reports on the operation of equipment.
• Use maps and operate two-way radio as necessary.
• Act as fire captain relief as needed.
• Assist in training crews to fight fire efficiently and safely.
• Check, clean, and polish trucks.
• Perform general station maintenance and repair work, especially during non-fire season.
• Assist in building roads, trails, telephone lines, and minor structures.
• Make fire law inspections and investigate fire causes.
• Prepare and present fire prevention programs to the public.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Render emergency medical assistance, including CPR and defibrillation.
• Lift and transport injured persons and administer intravenous saline, glucose, and volume-expanding agents.
• Obtain blood for laboratory analysis and interpret cardiac arrhythmias.
• Perform pulmonary ventilation and administer drugs.
• Drive rescue vehicles under emergency conditions.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license of the appropriate class.
• Must possess a valid California Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT - P) card.
• Must have a valid Cal-JAC CPAT card.
• Must pass medical clearances under the Respiratory Protection Program.
• Must be able to obtain accreditation from Local Emergency Medical Services Authority (LEMSA) for assigned work location.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in firefighting and emergency medical response.
• Ability to work in remote areas and under physically demanding conditions.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• $5789 - $7163 Base Salary (paid every month)
• $2053 - $2605 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)
• $250 - $6000 Paramedic Bonus (paid every November; amount based on months worked)
• Medical benefits (health, dental, vision)
• Other pay differentials may be available.