FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE (PARAMEDIC) - HOMELESSNESS

Los Angeles County (CA)•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Fire Fighter Trainee (Paramedic) vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100% Those who successfully pass the 90 day assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Fire Fighter Paramedic and will be eligible for a paramedic bonus upon permanent appointment. 90-DAY ASSESSMENT Fire Fighter Trainees (Paramedic) participate in an intensive training program that includes basic firefighting, emergency medical treatment, a paramedic skills/internship component, and responsibilities. They also participate in a basic firefighting training program involving both field and classroom instruction prior to appointment as a Fire Fighter. Recruits must have the mental ability to assimilate classroom instructions and the physical skill, stamina, and coordination to become proficient in all firefighting and rescue techniques.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, its equivalent, or higher from an accredited institution
A current, valid, non-probationary California Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) License issued by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority that must be effective for at least six months beyond the date of appointment
Twelve (12) months of full-time experience as a primary care paramedic running 9-1-1 responses
A current and valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate
At least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
A United States citizen or permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship at the time of appointment.
Applicants must be in good general physical condition, free from any medical condition that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the duties of this position.
Acuity - At least 20/70 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye.
Color perception - Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying.
There may be no greater than a 25 Db loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz.
There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than 30 Db at 500 Hz 30 Db at 1000 Hz 40 Db at 2000 Hz 40 Db at 3000 Hz
There may be no greater than a 35 Db loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 Db at any of the test frequencies.

Nice To Haves

Twenty-four (24) months of full-time experience as a firefighter paramedic
California State Fire Training Firefighter I or II, or equivalent certification(s) from another state
California State Fire Training Apparatus Operator 1A or 1B certificate, or equivalent certification(s) from another state
A current and valid Los Angeles County Paramedic Accreditation issued by the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency

Responsibilities

Provides EMT-Paramedic level of advanced emergency medical assessment, care and treatment.
Utilizes, monitors, and interprets electrocardiograms, performs defibrillation, chemical and electrical cardioversion, and/or external pacing to correct any life-threatening arrhythmia occurring with the patient's heart.
Establishes intravenous (IV) catheters, intraosseous (IO), or other cannula (IV/IO lines) in peripheral veins and/or intraosseous.
Administers and monitors approved medications and dosage by intravenous, intraosseous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, inhalation, transcutaneous, rectal, sublingual, endotracheal, oral or topical means.
Assesses and clears oral and nasal airways to administer oxygen in proper quantity as per protocol in order to facilitate patient's breathing.
Inspects the airway by the use of laryngoscope and removes foreign bodies with forceps.
Performs pulmonary ventilation by use of approved Los Angeles County EMS Agency basic and/or advanced techniques and adjuncts (CPAP, supraglottic airway devices, adult oral endotracheal intubation, etc.).
Utilizes point of care devices to monitor glucose, capnography, pulse oximetry, carboxyhemoglobin levels; and performs needle thoracostomy.
Under close supervision, participates in a firefighting training program. Through classroom and field training, learns proper firefighting techniques and procedures for fighting structural, watershed, chemical, petroleum, electrical, and other fires.
Receives instructions and participates in field training to learn proper procedures and acquire proficiency in the rescue or evacuation of persons endangered by fire or disaster in the provision of emergency medical care.
Receives instructions in pre-fire plan inspection and enforcement of the Fire Code.
Receives instructions and learns proper care and operations of all fire suppression apparatus.
Works in a team environment while providing patient and compassionate care to member of the public in emergency and non-emergency conditions.