Firefighter - EMT

City of Watsonville•Watsonville, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Firefighters respond to fire, medical and other emergencies; perform emergency medical care; fight fires; perform rescues; participate in hazardous materials control; conduct training sessions; perform fire prevention inspections and pre-fire planning; perform public education talks and classes; perform other support functions to carry out City policy and the mission of the Fire Department and other related duties as assigned. This job class functions at the Firefighter level. Firefighters are typically assigned to a 24-hour rotating shift schedule averaging a total of 56 hours per week.

Requirements

Valid California Class C driver’s license and a safe driving record
Meet minimum medical requirement defined in NFPA Standard 1582
Demonstrate physical strength, endurance and agility as defined by NFPA Standard 1582 and as applied to the position
At least 18 years of age at time of hire
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
Possession of Certified Firefighter I or equivalent prior to working or completed during probation (within first year) on shift including the following courses: CSTI Haz Mat FRO SFT or NWCG ICS 100, 200 NIMS IS-700 complete SFT RIC Tactics course within first year of employment
EMT at time of hire
Current CPR card
Successfully complete a psychological examination and/or background investigation
Sign non-tobacco use agreement
Maintain physical fitness according to Department Standards
Complete Driver Operator 1A and 1B and Drivers License Firefighter endorsement (second year of employment)
Medical examination and Department of Justice LiveScan fingerprinting

Nice To Haves

AS/AA degree from a properly accredited institution in Fire Protection Technology or other related field
Spanish language proficiency

Responsibilities

Respond to fire, medical and other emergencies on a rescue unit or on an engine
Connect and lay hose lines, enter burning buildings and direct stream onto fires
Raise, position and climb ladders
Assist in firefighting activities such as rescue, protecting exposures, ventilation, salvage, overhaul and other operations
Assist paramedics in providing emergency medical care
Inspect, service and maintain equipment to ensure proper operating condition
Maintain clean and orderly conditions in and about the fire station
Attend and participate in special drills and other training activities
Perform collateral assignments such as maintaining emergency medical supplies, presenting training classes in firefighting and first aid techniques, repairing equipment, training cadets
Perform fire prevention inspections and preplans of industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential occupancies
Conduct presentations and classes with public groups on fire safety, emergency response and other Fire Department related subjects
Work long hours, at all hours, under physical and mental pressures in hazardous conditions, in inclement weather and during emergency response and disaster situations
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
May be assigned to attend meetings and make presentations
Respond to fire, medical and other emergencies on a ladder truck or on an engine
Perform inspections and preplans of industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential occupancies
Complete records and prepare reports as assigned
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Fire Captain