Firefighter - Extra Help

Sutter County Human Resources•Yuba City, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, a Firefighter responds to rescue calls; administers emergency medical care; performs firefighting duties, including combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; and does other related work as required. Firefighters work 56 hours per week, 48 hour shifts. If you are interested in a full time limited term opportunity, please apply here. Follow Sutter County! Stay updated with our social media accounts: NOTICE: All correspondences, notices and invitations to test and/or interview will be via e-mail through Governmentjobs.com/NEOGOV. Please be sure to set-up your inbox to receive them or check your junk-mail to make sure you are receiving Sutter County's recruitment communications. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future opening(s), including Part-Time and Extra Help, in this class for up to six months.

Requirements

Knowledge of modern firefighting methods and fire prevention; operation and care of fire apparatus; use and care of fire equipment, tools, devices, and facilities; and current emergency medical aid procedures.
Ability to administer emergency medical care; demonstrate physical endurance, agility, and strength; climb ladders and work at considerable heights; think and act quickly in emergencies; understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately; learn and follow fire department rules, instructions, firefighting methods, and techniques; perform mechanical work involved in maintaining firefighting and rescue apparatus; interpret various ordinances, fire codes, and departmental rules regulating fire prevention and suppression systems.
Successful graduation from an accredited fire academy.
Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities including running, walking, crouching or crawling during emergency operations, moving equipment and injured/deceased persons, climbing stairs/ladders, performing life-saving and rescue procedures, and operating assigned equipment and vehicles; maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations and communicating with others.
Disaster Service Workers: All Sutter County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and/or County.
Possession of a valid Emergency medical Technician I Certificate.
Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certificate
Successful applicants may be required to pass a comprehensive medical examination.
This classification may require a valid California driver’s license.
Applicants need to supply a current CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Responds to rescue calls and administers emergency medical care.
Responds to fire alarms; removes persons from danger.
Operates fire equipment and pumps, lays and connects fire hose lines, uses chemical extinguisher, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment, raising, lowering, and climbing ladders.
Ventilates building to release heat and smoke, places salvage covers to prevent water damage and to prevent the fires from rekindling.
Inspects buildings, schools, and places of public assembly for fire hazards and fire code violations and recommends corrective action.
Cleans and inspects fire equipment, lubricates, makes adjustments, and repairs equipment.
Maintains fuel and oil supply and cleans and tests fire hoses.
Inspects fire hydrants, clears weeds and brush, paints hydrants and fire alarm boxes, cleans and maintains assigned part of fire house and grounds.
Participates in training exercises and fire drills.
Fire prevention training, classes in fire suppression techniques, and first aid.
Some training requires strenuous exertion under conditions involving fire, heat, smoke, and cramped surroundings.