Firefighter Lateral - Paramedic

County of Alameda•Dublin, CA

About The Position

Under general supervision, to respond to fire alarms and other emergency (or non-emergency) calls involving the suppression, extinguishment, and prevention of fires (structural and wildlands); to protect life, property, and environment, including rescue and salvage operations and mitigation of hazardous materials incidents; to clean, maintain and repair (when possible) fire station property and environment; to train and drill for emergency preparedness; to use computers to log calls, log training data, and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and the public; and to perform related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California), or any higher-level degree from an accredited college or university.
The equivalent of two (2) years of professional full-time experience working as a firefighter in a municipal fire agency and or fire district.
Two (2) seasons of professional firefighting experience with a seasonal fire agency may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Valid California Paramedic License; active and unrestricted by the last day for filing of the application.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
State Fire Marshall Certification: Firefighter 1
State Fire Marshall Certification: Firefighter 2
Ability to successfully pass a thorough background investigation, medical examination (NFPA 1582) and psychological examinations.
Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Energy security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).
Must be able to successfully obtain Alameda County Paramedic accreditation (EMSA Policy 2000).

Nice To Haves

Fire Apparatus Driver Operator 1
A Vehicle Extrication
Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational
Fire Control 3
Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations
Confined Space Rescue Awareness
S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Responsibilities

Respond to fire alarms and other emergency (or non-emergency) calls involving the suppression, extinguishment, and prevention of fires (structural and wildlands)
Protect life, property, and environment, including rescue and salvage operations and mitigation of hazardous materials incidents
Clean, maintain and repair (when possible) fire station property and environment
Train and drill for emergency preparedness
Use computers to log calls, log training data, and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and the public