Firefighter-Paramedic Lateral

About the position

Join our Ventura Fire Family as a Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic! The Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic performs emergency medical services as a certified paramedic for an assigned engine company and performs various fire service duties including all hazards emergency response, ocean rescue, fire suppression, hazardous materials operations, station and equipment maintenance, fire prevention, public education and related duties. This position must work shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency medical services as a certified paramedic for an assigned engine company.
• Respond to all hazards emergency situations.
• Conduct ocean rescue operations.
• Engage in fire suppression activities.
• Handle hazardous materials operations.
• Maintain station and equipment.
• Participate in fire prevention and public education efforts.

Requirements

• At least one year full-time paid firefighting experience.
• Registered as a Paramedic nationally or in the State of California.
• Physically capable of performing all tasks required of a Firefighter.
• Must live within 150 miles of the City of Ventura.
• High School graduate or G.E.D.
• Possession of a current and valid California Class C driver's license.
• A current California Paramedic license (EMT-P) and CPR certification.
• A current and valid Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification or Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Providers (PEPP).
• A current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Possession of Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) certificate.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession of a Ventura County Paramedic Level II certification.
• A current and valid California Class C driver's license with a Firefighter endorsement.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance options include HMO, PPO, HSA.
• Dental and Vision Insurance Paid.
• Vacation & Holiday Compensation.
• Deferred Compensation.
• CalPERS Retirement.
• +3% EMT Certification.
• Up to $1,519/month toward medical, dental, and vision benefits provided.
• All uniform and PPE needs provided.