Firefighter/Paramedic - Internal Recruitment

North County Fire Protection District•Fallbrook, CA

About The Position

The North County Fire Protection District is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. This is an internal recruitment, only current NCFPD employees are eligible to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED Certificate
Currently enrolled in or have completed a CSFM accredited Firefighter I Academy
California Class “C” Driver’s License (must maintain insurability by the District’s liability carrier)
Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational (FRO) Certificate
Current ACLS Card
San Diego County accreditation as an EMT-Paramedic
Completion of FF I Academy
Proof of completion of firefighter physical agility test issued no earlier than one year from the recruitment filing deadline. Acceptable physical agility tests include CPAT or Biddle
Basic apparatus and equipment mechanics, maintenance and operations
Emergency rescue procedures and practices involving fire, chemical and other threats
Firefighting principles, techniques and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression
Paramedic skills and abilities
Regulations regarding fire prevention, safety, fire codes and rescue methods including state laws, municipal codes and ordinances related to fire prevention and inspection work
Hazardous, toxic and/or explosive materials
Area terrain, geography and roadways and other relevant characteristics
Perform strenuous work under adverse conditions of extended periods of time
React quickly and calmly in emergency situations
Learn and retain information on procedures, protocols and practices related to medical, fire and other emergency responses
Candidates must have the ability to pass psychiatric, medical and physical agility examinations
Candidates must have the ability to successfully complete the NCFPD physical fitness exam and maintain physical condition, endurance, and agility appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities
Candidates may be subject to a background check
Candidates must have the ability to pass a medical and psychological examination
District employees are required to abstain from tobacco use throughout employment and are required to sign an agreement to that effect
Employees are required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of six months full-time EMT-P field experience is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency and non-emergency type calls for service to protect life, property and the environment
Provides basic and advanced life support
Participates in all fire suppression, prevention and public education activities
Performs station, equipment and apparatus maintenance
Drives and operates various types of emergency apparatus and equipment
Participates in training activities
Other related duties as required

Benefits

Full-time employees will be added to the CalPERS system upon assignment.
Retirement benefits provided by the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) for either “CLASSIC” employees or “NEW” employees, as defined by the California Pension Act of 2013.
Cafeteria-style benefit plan including health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability plan (LTD), and AD&D.
Sick Leave: 144 hours per year, accrual in excess of 540 hours after 5 years of service is paid into an individual account in the post-retirement medical benefit trust June 30th each year.
Annual Leave: Accrual in excess of 480 hours is paid at straight time July 1st, each year into the employee’s Post-Retirement Medical Benefit Trust.
The District compensates employees assigned to a 56-hour workweek for 144 hours of holiday in-lieu pay each year, divided among biweekly paychecks.
The District provides all required uniforms as all required safety clothing and gear for new employees.
The District will reimburse employees for approved career path and formal education classes as defined in the current Safety MOU.
District employees may elect to contribute by payroll deduction into available Deferred Compensation Programs.
The District offers an LTD plan to each employee; District employees are responsible for plan contributions.
Participation in the employee held Post-Retirement Medical Trust is mandatory.