Fire Fighter I

City of San Diego, CA•San Diego, CA

43d

About The Position

Fire Fighter I positions are assigned to the Training Division in Fire Operations and receive extensive on-the-job training while learning the full range of fire fighting operations; respond to fires and other emergencies as a member of a fire company; perform increasingly responsible fire fighter duties; and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current enrollment in San Diego Fire-Rescue's Basic Fire Academy. (Proof of successful completion is required at the time of hire.)
Successful completion of San Diego Fire-Rescue's Basic Fire Academy within six months prior to the date of application.
One year of full-time experience as a Fire Fighter with the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. Applicants will be required to pass the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department physical strength and agility evaluation at the time of hire.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate or a Paramedic License issued ONLY by the State of California or by the National Registry (NREMT-Basic) or by an EMT or Paramedic certifying agency approved by the State of California.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Card (Healthcare Provider/BLS Provider equivalent or higher).
A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
Applicants must pass every aspect of a comprehensive medical examination and review of their medical history.
Visual acuity must be 20/20 corrected or uncorrected, both eyes together. If your vision needs correction to 20/20, it must be corrected with eyeglasses at the time of the preplacement medical examination given by the City of San Diego.
Need to have binocular vision (vision in both eyes), normal visual fields, normal binocular fusion, and freedom from other visual conditions that would interfere with your ability to perform the full range of duties of a Fire Fighter with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Need an acceptable level of color vision.