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City of San Marcos, CA - San Marcos, CA

posted 4 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
San Marcos, CA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The City of San Marcos Fire Department is recruiting for five (5) Firefighter Paramedic Recruit positions. A Firefighter Paramedic Recruit (Recruit) is under constant supervision while attending the fire department orientation and mentorship. The department orientation and mentorship process prepares recruits for a firefighting career and teaches them to perform related work. The Recruit attends training classes and receives instruction in the theories, techniques, methods, and procedures used in firefighting and rescue work; under immediate supervision, performs firefighting and rescue tasks; performs other related duties as required; attends training classes and receives instruction and training in the various aspects of firefighting, rescue work and in first aid and emergency life support procedures and techniques; studies firefighting manuals, departmental policies, procedures, fire codes, and regulations. The Recruit is the entry-level fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response position for the San Marcos Fire Department. This classification exists solely for those who are completing their initial fire department training, orientation and mentorship processes. At the successful completion of the Orientation phase, the Recruit position will transition into the class of a Firefighter/Paramedic.

Responsibilities

  • Responds to alarms involving fire, all types of accidents, gas leaks, flooded structures, hazardous substances, and life saving and rescue work.
  • Places fire hose, sets ladders, operates fire streams, ventilates and enters burning structures to extinguish fires and perform rescue services.
  • Treats and transports patients in accordance with San Diego County Emergency Medical Services protocol and Department policy; diagnoses medical problems and provides emergency medical care and treatment to ill or injured persons in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Interprets electrocardiograms and recognizes cardiac arrhythmias; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, intravenous solutions, emergency bandaging and splinting, places and uses adjunctive breathing devices to maintain an effective airway, and performs other medical procedures as directed by the Base Station Hospital.
  • Prepares and maintains, in a confidential manner, a variety of records and reports such as medical information, controlled drug inventory, equipment and station logs, and EMS reports.
  • Participates in and supports the quality assurance/quality improvement program.
  • Safely operates department vehicles and related emergency medical equipment, radio equipment, personal protective equipment, fire hydrants, rescue and miscellaneous fire suppression tools; operates pneumatic and auxiliary equipment such as generators and pumps.
  • Performs salvage and overhaul operations during and after fires to remove hazards and prevent water damage.
  • Supports and assists other Firefighter/Paramedics as directed on medical calls.
  • Performs fire prevention and pre-fire planning inspections in commercial, industrial and municipal facilities; inspects and maintains fire hydrants.
  • Participates in drills and other Department training activities; participates in fire watches; participates in self-directed exercise program to maintain physical fitness.
  • Studies and keeps up to date on City geography, Department rules, regulations, procedures and other training and job related materials; updates station bulletin boards and maps.
  • Cleans and maintains fire station and grounds; washes, polishes, and performs preventive maintenance on fire apparatus and equipment.
  • In the event of a major fire or emergency, may be called in from off duty to work mandatory hours which may include an extended period of time.
  • May be required to work additional hours to support automatic or mutual aid responses, or in support of Department endorsed or sponsored events.
  • Presents programs and participates in departmental public relations programs as assigned; demonstrates proper procedures and techniques to other employees as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Accredited California State Fire Marshal / State Fire Training Firefighter I Academy Certificate.
  • Driver License - if from a state other than CA, candidate must obtain a CA Driver license with satisfactory driving record by time of appointment.
  • Certified EMT/Paramedic license - if issued in a state other than CA, candidate must obtain an EMT-P accreditation with the County of San Diego EMS office.
  • Valid CPR Certification with a minimum rating of BLS-C Current.
  • ACLS Card.
  • Must be on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) at time of application.
  • Passing result in both FCTC written and CPAT within 12 months of application deadline.

Nice-to-haves

  • Valid Driver/Operator Certificate.
  • California State Firefighter I and II Certificates.
  • Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Certificate.
  • NIMS (IS700).

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Paid time off.
  • Training and development opportunities.
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