Engineer/Paramedic

North County Fire Protection District • Fallbrook, CA

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About The Position

The North County Fire Protection District is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Fire Engineer/Paramedic. This exam is being conducted in coordination with the North Zone promotional testing process. Fire Engineer/Paramedics are assigned to one of five district stations where during their assigned shift they work with a crew generally consisting of a Fire Captain, Firefighter-Paramedic, and Single Role Paramedics/EMT. Their primary functions are the driving, operation and maintenance of emergency response vehicles/apparatus, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical response. There are seasonal variances in types of actions, with more structural fires and river/flood rescues during winter months, more wildland fires during summer months, more vehicle accidents in wet weather, etc. Ideal candidates for this position are motivated and enthusiastic individuals who value public service.

Requirements

• Applicant shall have two (2) years experience as a safety employee with the District.
• California State Firefighter I Certification
• Completion of Driver/Operator 1A and 1B prior to test date
• Within 1 year following successful passing of the probationary period, Employee shall apply for State Certified Apparatus Operator Pump Certification
• California Class "B" Firefighter Restricted or “C” Firefighter Endorsed Driver's License (must remain insurable with District’s liability carrier)
• State Certified as a Paramedic.
• Basic apparatus and equipment mechanics, maintenance and operations
• Emergency rescue procedures and practices
• Firefighting and hydraulics principles applied to fire suppression
• Fire prevention, suppression methods, fire behavior, and basic fire chemistry
• Basic and Advanced life support and principles of EMS deliver
• A working understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS)
• District rules & regulations, policies, and procedures
• Hazardous materials
• Area terrain, geography, roadways, and relevant travel/transport characteristics
• Perform strenuous work under adverse conditions for sustained periods of time
• React quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Perform and coordinate operation and maintenance of department apparatus and equipment
• Inspect or direct inspections of commercial or residential occupancies including reporting
• Prepare and maintain District apparatus and equipment records

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, Business Management, Public Administration or related field is desirable but not required
• A Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science, Business Management, Public Administration or related field is desirable but not required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed