Firefighter Recruit-EMT

County of Alameda • Dublin, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Firefighter Recruit - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is the entry-level fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response EMT position for the Alameda County Fire Department. This classification exists solely for those EMT’s who are completing their initial fire department training in the Alameda County Fire Department Training Academy. Upon successful completion of the training requirements, it is expected that incumbents promote to the class of Firefighter. Incumbents will serve a combined probationary period of eighteen (18) months in the Firefighter Recruit - EMT and the Firefighter classifications.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school, possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California), or any higher-level degree from an accredited college or university.
• Active placement on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) State Eligibility List on or before the last day for filing of the application.
• Valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT or AEMT) Certificate; National Registry EMT (NREMT) and California EMT (within 90-calendar days after receipt of a conditional job offer); California Paramedic License; or National Registry Paramedic (NRP) and California EMT License (within 90-calendar days after receipt of a conditional job offer).
• Possession of a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate issued within the last twelve (12) months from the last day of filing.
• Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Minimum, 18 years of age.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Energy security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).
• Ability to comprehend, remember, interpret, and apply written materials which may be of a complex and technical nature.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with the public.
• Ability to work as a member of an organized team.
• Ability to use good judgment in emergency or critical situations.
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work assignments and duties.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that require coordination, strength, dexterity, and stamina.
• Ability to work at various heights, confined areas and low visibility conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to learn the use of specialized tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a California State Fire Marshal approved Firefighter I course.
• Current experience in the Alameda County Fire Department Reserve program or in a similar program sponsored by a municipal fire agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide all-risk emergency services.
• Perform advanced life support.
• Engage in fire suppression.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents.
• Participate in urban search and rescue.
• Conduct water rescue operations.
• Engage in community outreach and education.
• Assist with disaster preparedness.
• Perform fire prevention and code compliance duties.
• Operate within a regional dispatch system.

Benefits

• Medical - HMO & PPO Plans and EPO Plans
• Dental - PPO Plans
• Vision Plus or Premium Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Cafeteria Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care
• Long - Term Disability Insurance Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• CalPERS pension.
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• 401A ER contribution
• Reciprocity
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation sellback
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phones etc.)
• Firefighters First Credit Union

What This Job Offers

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