Internal Applicants Only - Firefighter / Paramedic (2026-1)

Lakeside Fire Protection•Lakeside, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision will perform a myriad of firefighting and EMS skills including responding to structure fires, wildland fires, vehicle accidents and medical emergencies. May be assigned to an ALS ambulance. Participates in all fire suppression, prevention, and public education activities; performs station, equipment and apparatus maintenance; participates in training activities and other related duties as required.

Requirements

18 years of age or older at time of hire
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Possess a CA Class C driver license
CA Paramedic licensure with San Diego County accreditation or currently participating in the paramedic clinical or field internship portion of a paramedic training program (accreditation is required at time of hire)
Possess the physical abilities to perform the duties identified in the NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualification
Must have CPAT or Biddle certification (at time of hire)

Nice To Haves

CA State Fire Marshal FireFighter I Certificate or completion of an accredited academy (Not required, but highly desirable)
Associate degree in Fire Science (Not required, but highly desirable)

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency medical situations and convalescent (non-emergency) medical situations in a wide variety of settings ranging from apartments to wild land fires
Responds to both ALS, advanced life support, and BLS or basic life support
As needed, extricates persons from vehicles, buildings or other structures, transfers persons on a gurney to the ambulance, may also transport patients to the hospitals
Responsible for transporting patients in a helicopter on occasion
Restrains uncooperative patients using soft and leather restraints
Restocks the unit with medical supplies such as IV’s, Oxygen, medications, linen, etc.
Performs firefighting activities
Controls and extinguishes structural and wild land fires to protect lives and property.
Responds to the fire alarm by donning protective clothing and driving the paramedic unit to the emergency site
As needed, dons additional gear at the site such as a breathing apparatus, etc.
Selects the appropriate hose and assists to hook up hoses to the hydrant or pump on the apparatus.
Monitors and controls water flow on hoses throughout a fire
Assists to extend hose lines to the site as needed
As needed, handles hazardous materials at sites by identifying materials, evacuating individuals from the area, and isolating the materials
After the fire is resolved, assists to roll up hoses and drives the ambulance or other vehicle back to the station
Assists to wash and hand up the fire hoses to dry on the hose tower at the station
Cleans the firefighting gear at the station after a fire ambulance
Responds to miscellaneous public service calls such as handling transients, vacuuming water from residences, etc.
Notifies and waits for the arrival of law enforcement personnel if a weapon is involved at the scene
Performs maintenance of the apparatus
Performs vehicle inspection by checking motor, engine, lights, oil, and water levels, etc.
Ensures that the apparatus is always in complete readiness for emergencies
Performs minor repairs to apparatus such as replacing light bulbs, etc.
Maintains and performs minor repairs on firefighting equipment
Reports detected repair needs to the mechanic
Assists mechanic in all repairs to apparatus as time allows
Participates in scheduled station and outside ground maintenance
Cleans inside areas of the fire station
Performs outside ground maintenance such as mowing the lawn, weeding, raking leaves, trimming shrubs and trees, etc.
As needed performs painting, roof repairs, window replacement, structural repairs, etc.
Performs commercial building inspections to inform businesses of fire codes and fire hazards and become acclimated to the physical layout of the building
Recommends corrective measures for fire hazards.
Performs hydrant maintenance by checking valves and seals, checking to ensure that water flows properly, etc.
Participates in training drills and evaluations a minimum of 2 hours daily
Participates in public education activities such as: conducting station tours, participating in Fire Awareness week in October; and performing other public education activities as requested
Participates in voluntary physical training to maintain physical fitness. Two hours per shift is allowed for this training.
Attends scheduled meetings and in services.
As required, if on the eligibility list, assumes the role as captain in the event of the captain’s absence.