Firefighter/Paramedic - Entry Level

City of Petaluma•Petaluma, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is to fill one vacant position as well as to establish an eligibility list that can be used to fill additional vacancies that may occur during the next 12 months. The Petaluma Fire Department is a full-service fire and rescue agency operating from three stations. The Department staffs two engine companies, one truck/engine cross-staffed company, three dual-role ALS ambulances, one part-time single role BLS ambulance (Tiered Response), and a 24-hour Battalion Chief. Petaluma firefighters work the 48/96 schedule and rotate each set between engine and ambulance positions. The response area is a combination of a historic downtown, urban, suburban, and rural areas, including a river, marina, small airport, historic and modern industry, a highway, high-speed rail, rural roads, and wildland interface. Petaluma firefighters often work locally with CalFire and surrounding paid and volunteer organizations, and provide strike team support on large incidents. A Firefighter/Paramedic responds to fires, medical emergencies, and other emergency and non-emergency situations and takes appropriate action to protect life and property; perform various staff support assignments in addition to normal emergency response activities. Firefighter/Paramedics are assigned to both engine and ambulance shifts. General supervision is provided by the Fire Captain, and responsibilities may include the indirect supervision of support staff.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Completion of an accredited firefighter academy or possession of a Firefighter I certificate is required.
Must possess a valid California Class C driver license.
Must obtain a valid California Class C driver license with a Firefighter Endorsement or higher within 36 months of hire.
Must pass and maintain physical requirements as specified by the City and be able to wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Current accreditation as a Paramedic in advanced life support, either through the National Registry or State of California OR currently attending an accredited California Paramedic Academy at the time of application.
Certification as a Paramedic in advanced life support, either through the National Registry or State of California is required prior to a final job offer.
CPAT required prior to conditional job offer. (This requirement is waived if the applicant is currently employed with a fire department for more than 12 months concurrently or is a current Petaluma Fire Department BLS EMT).
CSFM Firefighter 1 certification or FF1 Academy Completion required. Exception: Paramedics may apply if currently enrolled in a CSFM FF1 Academy. FF1 Academy completion is required prior to a final job offer.
California Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Some applicants are required to submit proof of successful completion of a California Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) to Human Resources prior to the interview panel assessment. The CPAT card of completion must have an issuance date that is less than a year from the date of application for the proof to be valid.
All statements made on application materials must be correct and will be subject to investigation and verification.

Nice To Haves

Ambulance experience as a Paramedic or EMT and previous firefighting experience in a volunteer or paid capacity is highly desirable.
Full-time paid Firefighting experience.
Experience as Paramedic on an ambulance responding to emergency 911 calls.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls for medical aid, including traffic collisions and rescue situations.
Provide pre-hospital care, including examining patients and monitoring vital signs; establish I.V. lines, administer medications, insert airway, defibrillate heart and take other basic and advanced first aid and life support actions; communicate with hospital and or health care professionals in person or by radio; complete required reports.
Restock supplies and maintain ambulances and other emergency vehicles and equipment in proper working condition.
In a fire emergency, connect supply lines, control and extinguish fires, using various size hand-lines, deck ladders and portable water monitors; connect foam eductors and apply foam and chemicals for fire suppression and control.
Search buildings and rescue victims from buildings and motor vehicles sometimes using specialized power and hand tools; use various hand and power tools to obtain entry to buildings, free trapped accident victims, and provide ventilation.
Participate in specialized rescue operations, including aerial, water, underground and confined space situations, including the use of rigging and shoring.
Contain, control, and decontaminate hazardous material spills.
Participate in clean-up, salvage, overhaul operations; clean, service, and ensure operational readiness of fire vehicles, apparatus, hoses and equipment; assist with the maintenance of stations and facilities.
Participate in various staff support assignments including but not limited to: fire prevention, inspection, and maintenance of inventory records, scheduled inspection of department equipment, fire inspection, and investigation.
Work with the community in a variety of educational, public relations, and service programs; may provide CPR training classes as assigned.
May serve in higher level classification, on a relief basis if certified and/or licensed to do so; may direct the work of others, particularly in a medical emergency.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

CalPERS Retirement
CalPERS Health Program: City pays 95% of Bay Area Kaiser rate premium for employee and eligible dependents
Dental/Vision/Life/LTD Insurance: paid 100% by City
Retiree Medical Trust
Holiday Pay: 156 hours per year
Longevity pay: 2.5% at 5 years, 5% at 8 years, 7.5% at 11 years and 10% at 15 years
Education Pay: up to $2400 per year
Bilingual Pay: up to $2400 per year
Sick Leave: earn 144 hours per year.
Compensatory Time Off Bank: earn hours at 1.5 times actual hours worked up to 240 hours
Vacation Time: earn up to 12 shifts (288 hours) per year
Cash in Lieu of Medical/Dental Benefits: receive 50% of Kaiser Bay Area premium and Dental premium as cash payment (with proof of other insurance for employee and eligible dependents)
Paid Parental Leave – up to 8 weeks of paid time for qualifying family bonding