Firefighter/Paramedic (Entry Level & Lateral Level)

City of Fairfield•Fairfield, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fairfield Fire Department is recruiting qualified candidates for the exciting and challenging position of Firefighter/Paramedic at both the entry and lateral levels. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list to fill current and future Firefighter/Paramedic vacancies within the department. Lateral-level Firefighter/Paramedic applicants are defined as current full-time Firefighter/Paramedics who have successfully completed their probationary period at an all-risk Advanced Life Support (ALS) fire agency with no breaks in service. The salary does not include incentive pays or shift premiums/differentials and is based on a 112-hour pay period.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school is required.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required. Possession of a valid equivalent is acceptable during the application process. Valid California Class C is required at the time of hire.
Possession of a valid Mobile Intensive Care Certificate (Paramedic), meeting the requirements of the California Department of Health and the Solano County Emergency Services Authority is required to be provided at time of hire.
Possession of valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificates are required.
Possession of a California Physical Ability Test (CPAT). The CPAT requirement shall be waived for prospective applicants currently employed in a full-time capacity and have completed their probationary period at an all risk Advanced Life Support (ALS) fire agency with no breaks in service.
Possession of a valid Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) OR International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) card is required.
Possession of a valid CPR OR Basic Life Support Card is required.

Nice To Haves

Lateral-level Firefighter/Paramedic applicants are defined as current full-time Firefighter/Paramedics who have successfully completed their probationary period at an all-risk Advanced Life Support (ALS) fire agency with no breaks in service.

Responsibilities

Respond to medical emergency calls and provide basic and advanced life support for critically ill and injured victims.
Stabilize victim(s) at emergency scene.
Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priority of required emergency care.
Render emergency care in accordance with the provisions of Section 1480-1485, Health and Safety Code.
Conduct public education programs.
Respond with fire department vehicles to fires and/or medical emergencies.
Operate pumpers; lay and connect hose lines; operate nozzles to direct a proper stream of water on fires.
Operate hand extinguishers and use ladders, ropes, axes, and other firefighting equipment.
Enter burning structures to remove occupants from danger and to combat fires.
Lay salvage covers and assist in salvage operations.
Inspect and service vehicles and apparatus.
Receive and transmit radio and telephone messages.
Attend and participate in fire department training programs.
Inspect buildings and properties for fire hazards.
Assist in the maintenance of station, quarters and grounds.