Firefighter/Paramedic

North County Fire Protection District • Fallbrook, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The North County Fire Protection District is accepting applications for a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic position in Fallbrook, California. The position works 56 hours per week on a three-platoon, 24-hour shift basis using a 48/96 schedule. Employees respond to emergency and non-emergency calls to protect life, property, and the environment; provide basic and advanced life support; and take part in fire suppression, prevention, public education, training, and station and equipment maintenance. They also drive and operate emergency apparatus and equipment and perform other related duties as required.

Candidates must meet the listed educational, certification, knowledge, experience, and physical requirements. Employment is subject to examinations and may include a background check. Employees must successfully complete a one-year probationary period. The selection process may include credential review, written and oral examinations, skills testing, and interviews with executive Chief Officers.

The District offers retirement through CalPERS, health and insurance benefits, leave accruals, holiday in-lieu pay, uniforms and safety gear, tuition reimbursement for approved courses, and access to deferred compensation programs. Specific benefit terms are described in the Safety Employee Memorandum of Understanding.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Completion of a CSFM-accredited Firefighter I Academy.
• California Class C Driver’s License, with continued 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.
• Proof of completion of a firefighter physical agility test issued no earlier than one year before the recruitment filing deadline; accepted tests are CPAT or Biddle.
• General knowledge and experience with basic apparatus and equipment mechanics, maintenance, and operations; emergency rescue procedures; firefighting principles, techniques, and hydraulics; paramedic skills; fire prevention regulations and codes; hazardous, toxic, or explosive materials; and area terrain, geography, roadways, and related characteristics.
• Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods under adverse conditions and react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to learn and retain procedures, protocols, and practices for medical, fire, and other emergency responses.
• Ability to pass psychiatric, medical, and physical agility examinations, including the NCFPD physical fitness exam, and maintain fitness appropriate to assigned duties.
• Ability to pass a medical and psychological examination.
• Successful completion of a one-year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of full-time EMT-P field experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service to protect life, property, and the environment.
• Provide basic and advanced life support.
• Participate in fire suppression, prevention, and public education activities.
• Perform station, equipment, and apparatus maintenance.
• Drive and operate various types of emergency apparatus and equipment.
• Participate in training activities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• CalPERS retirement benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage; the District pays an amount equal to 90% of the current Blue Shield HMO premium for the employee’s designated coverage.
• Healthcare waiver incentive for employees who provide evidence of other healthcare coverage, subject to the stated terms.
• 144 hours of sick leave per year.
• Annual leave accrual of 120, 180, or 240 hours per year depending on length of service.
• Holiday in-lieu pay of 144 hours per year for employees assigned to a 56-hour workweek.
• Required uniforms, safety clothing, and gear provided for new employees.
• Reimbursement for approved career-path and formal education classes.
• Option to contribute to available deferred compensation programs through payroll deduction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED