Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Tulare • Tulare, CA

221d • $76,740 - $93,278

About The Position

Firefighter/Paramedics work a 24-day work period based on a 48/96 work schedule which begins with the start of the A shift 48/96 schedule. The 56-hour (average) workweek schedule consists of two consecutive 24-hour work shifts (48 consecutive duty hours) followed by four consecutive calendar days off (96 consecutive hours off duty). Salary rates for Firefighter/Paramedics on the 24 shift schedule are as follows: Hourly: $26.35 - 32.03; Monthly: $6,395.07 - $7,773.24; Annually: $76,740.84 - $93,278.88. This is a continuous recruitment. We are currently recruiting to fill vacancies and to establish an eligible list that will also be used to fill future vacancies. The department has applied for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (SAFER) thru FEMA. To be considered for this career opportunity applicants must submit, an application with detailed information in each section of the application: Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills. Applicants must also respond to the supplemental questions and attached all of the required licenses and certificates. To be considered during our next interview/assessment process, applicants are encouraged to submit their application and all required documents, by JULY 12th at 11:59 p.m.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by Paramedic training.
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a Fire Fighter I certification or completion of an approved Basic Firefighter I Academy.
• Possession of Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations certification.
• Possession of a valid EMT-P issued by a California Emergency Medical Services Authority.
• Possession of the following certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Possession of a valid health care provider CPR certification.
• Possession of the Chiefs Physical Abilities or CPAT certification.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain Fire Fighter II certification within 12 months.
• Ability to obtain, within 12 months: Confined Space Rescue certification.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms, delivers all equipment, and implements fire suppression and firefighting techniques to rescue victims and protect private and public property.
• Responds to emergency medical calls and administers advanced emergency medical procedures including EKG interpretation, intravenous access, drug therapy, endotracheal intubation, pediatric emergencies, cardioversion and defibrillation, needle thoracostomy, patient assessment techniques, and safe patient transport.
• Assumes a designated position on an assigned apparatus and follows command structure instructions for fire suppression or related emergency services.
• Serves within a command structure, requiring adherence to officers' orders in life threatening situations.
• Responds to structural residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft, and wildland fires, and performs search and rescue operations to remove persons from burning structures, and fire suppression techniques as appropriate.
• Operates all types of portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, emergency medical equipment, and other firefighting and medical equipment as required.
• Conducts daily inspections of condition and readiness of equipment including medical and first aid equipment; cleans, washes, and services fire apparatus, vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in the investigation of fires; obtains and preserves evidence at a fire scene, secures fire scene and controls traffic, and participates in determining fire origin and cause.
• Assists in inspecting building structures to ensure code compliance; explains City fire codes and fire prevention policies and procedures to the general public.
• Responds to emergency rescue calls, including auto accidents and collapsed buildings requiring extrication, search and rescue, gas system leaks, confined space rescues, and rope rescues.
• Performs overhaul operations to ensure the complete suppression of fire.
• Maintains fire fighting and emergency equipment in a clean and operable condition, including performing daily equipment checks, and performing basic repair of damaged equipment as necessary.
• Ensures the use of appropriate firefighting safety apparel and equipment, and follows appropriate safety procedures as required.
• Works closely with other emergency medical staff, public safety, and fire personnel from other agencies, depending upon response situation.
• Responds to hazardous materials emergencies, including scene assessment, identifying the extent of damage and/or potential hazard to the community.
• Maintains an awareness of other Fire personnel on detail for the purpose of protecting other Firefighters' lives as necessary.
• Performs all necessary training activities as assigned and in accordance with readiness and preparation for firefighting activities.
• Participates in a variety of public awareness activities to promote good public relations and fire safety awareness.

Benefits

• Continuous recruitment for future vacancies.
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant and steadily growing community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED