Fire Engineer (Internal Only)

City of Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, operates and maintains fire apparatus during emergency and routine situations, operates fire pumps, aerial apparatus and other fire equipment or specialized tools; assists in fire suppression, emergency medical care and public assistance; performs fire prevention inspections, assists in fire investigation, public education, and public relations assignments; participates in maintenance and record keeping activities; performs such other duties as may be assigned. The Fire Engineer is a career position and is directly responsible to the Shift Captain. The Engineer may, on occasion, or by direction, supervise subordinate members; may serve as an officer in the absence of the Shift Captain or serve as the leader in command of a unit or detail.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Twelve units of fire science, including fire hydraulics, fire apparatus and equipment, and fire prevention, or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in fire service.
• Considerable knowledge of modern fire fighting methods; the operation of fire apparatus and hydraulics; fire safety inspection methods; routine apparatus maintenance and repair; laws, regulations, ordinances and procedures pertaining to traffic, parking, and animal control enforcement.
• Working knowledge of basic record keeping methods.
• Ability to operate fire apparatus; perform, and instruct others in fire fighting and inspection tasks; prepare and maintain records and reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Completion of the Loma Linda Fire Department Apparatus Operator Taskbook.
• Possession of or ability to obtain certification as a Driver Operator in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid California FF Endorsement driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must pass a medical examination at time of appointment, including drug screen.
• Must be eligible for membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System as a safety member.
• Must be citizens of the United States.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• Must refrain from smoking tobacco either on or off duty.

Responsibilities

• Drives, operates and maintains Fire Department apparatus.
• Operates and maintains Fire Department tools and equipment.
• Participates in fire company activities including fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical care, public assistance, fire company training, fire prevention and pre-fire planning inspections, public education fire safety inspection activity, and in the testing of fire hose and fire hydrants.
• Conducts basic fire training; participates in training and fire drills; assists in the conduct of public education programs.
• Prepares and maintains records of fire operations activity.
• Serves as an Acting Shift Captain as needed and may supervise subordinate members.
• Responds to calls when off duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED