Fire Recruit

City of San Diego, CA • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Fire Recruits attend the Fire Academy where they perform routine physical exercises, attend classroom lectures based on the IFSTA Essentials curriculum and perform manipulative training drills throughout the day. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department is an Accredited Local Academy (ALA) with the State of California. Topics covered in the academy include fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials, confined space, vehicle extrication, emergency medical procedures and state/local laws. Upon successful completion of the fire academy recruits will be educated, evaluated, and certified in the California State Fire Training Firefighter 1 standards including FF1A (structural firefighting), FF1B (hazardous materials) and FF1C (wildland firefighting).

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Graduation from high school or passage of the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) or General Education Development (GED) examination.
• Must be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States.
• A valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification is required at the time of hire.
• Must have a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate or Paramedic License issued by the State of California.
• Must have a valid 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.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Paramedic License issued by the State of California or the National Registry.
• One year of experience working with the City of San Diego's emergency medical service (EMS) transport service provider.
• California Fire Fighter I or Fire Fighter II Certificate.
• Full-time paid experience as a fire fighter.
• Minimum of one year of documented participation in the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue's Cadet Program.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue's Lifeguard Division.
• Documented reserve or volunteer fire fighting experience.
• Service in the United States Armed Forces.

Responsibilities

• Attend routine physical exercises and classroom lectures at the Fire Academy.
• Perform manipulative training drills throughout the day.
• Learn about fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials, confined space, vehicle extrication, emergency medical procedures, and state/local laws.
• Achieve certification in California State Fire Training Firefighter 1 standards.

Benefits

• Eligible benefitted employees will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Bilingual pay is provided to qualified fire fighters if bilingual skills are required for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees