Firefighter

City of National City • National City, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, to respond to fires, emergency medical service (EMS) incidents, fire alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property; perform fire prevention/public education work; participate in station maintenance and training activities; and perform related work as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Possession of a valid EMT or Paramedic certification
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license
• Possession of a valid EMT or Paramedic certification (This certification must be with the County of San Diego at time of appointment and it must be maintained throughout employment with the City)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Learn technical firefighting principles and mechanical techniques
• Understand and follow oral and written directions, policies, regulations and instructions
• Participate in a variety of work assignments and to report for duty in an emergency
• Engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity
• Work cooperatively with others
• Be on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List.
• A minimum score of 70% on the FCTC written exam is required, and must have been taken within one (1) year.
• Must have also completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within one (1) year.
• Attach a copy of your valid Emergency Medical Technician Certificate issued by the State of California or by an EMT certifying agency approved by the State of California, County of San Diego EMT System ID Card, or Certificate for Basic Life Support for the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Provider to your online application.
• Attach a copy of your valid California Class C driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a valid California Paramedic License ( EMT-P) is highly desirable.
• Completion of an accredited Firefighter I Fire Academy is highly desirable.
• Interpret and enforce the codes and ordinances of a modern fire prevention bureau.
• A candidate must meet current medical and physical standards to ensure no condition exist that might adversely affect their ability to perform the duties of a National City Firefighter.

Responsibilities

• Responds to structural, vehicle or wildland fires, rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, and alarms by performing fire suppression, search and rescue, forcibly entering buildings and operating fire equipment.
• Raises, lowers, and climbs ladders; scales and repels walls and other structures; ventilates structures; extricates victims, opens up walls, structures and vehicles; extinguishes fires and engages in salvage and clean-up operations.
• Administers emergency medical service at a basic life support (BLS) level.
• Inspects, cleans, tests and performs preventative maintenance work on fire equipment, hoses, tools, medical and fire apparatus; maintains all assigned equipment and apparatus in a ready state; operates radio equipment in an effective manner.
• Participate in public relations, fire/safety education activities, and fire prevention activities including station tours, fire safety/fire suppression education away from the station, school education programs, group activities, fire drills, courtesy walk-through visits, and phone inquiries.
• Cleans and performs minor maintenance of fire station and grounds.
• Participate in drills and training exercises, classes and activities including but not limited to those related to firefighting, emergency medical service, technical rescue, extrication, physical fitness and other related areas.
• Maintain skill levels, new equipment and procedure familiarization, and certifications which are relevant and/or required for assigned responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as directed by command personnel.
• Perform advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical care, which may include administering "IV's", coronary care, operating defibrillation equipment, and other related medical procedures in accordance with San Diego County EMS protocol.
• Assist in the maintenance and replenishment of medical equipment and drug supplies.
• Adhere to approved medical and radio protocol and practices.
• Complete comprehensive patient care reports, and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain continuing education and pass paramedic recertification tests.
• May transport patients in accordance with San Diego County EMS protocol.
• Oversee medical management of patients until a turnover is given to a transporting unit or patients are signed out or released per county protocol.

Benefits

• For benefit information, please click on the Memorandum of Understanding for the Firefighters' Association: National City Firefighters' Association
• Lateral or new hires with current Paramedic Certification will be eligible for Paramedic duty after completion of department approved certification process with the City of National City, and be eligible to receive an additional 15% incentive pay to their hourly base salary for as long as they maintain a current EMT-P Certification.

What This Job Offers

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