Firefighter-San Francisco Fire Department (H002)

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

126d • $98,488 - $151,918 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, an H002 Firefighter engages in firefighting and related activities for the saving of life and property; administers first responder treatment, including first aid; and responds to a variety of emergency situations involving public safety and medical care. A Firefighter also may be assigned duties in connection with fire prevention activities, including the inspection of businesses, schools, and homes to ensure fire safety; maintaining station quarters; and performing other duties as assigned. Firefighters are required to work 24-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays. During those shifts, a Firefighter lives and works in close quarters with three or more individuals at a fire station. A Firefighter must cooperate and work effectively with the other members of his or her team. Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/.

Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years old at the time of application and at least 20 years old at the time of appointment
• Must have a high school diploma or an equivalency certificate (e.g., G.E.D., California High School Proficiency Certificate)
• Must possess a valid Class A, B, or C California Driver License by the time of appointment
• No conviction for driving under the influence, reckless driving, or hit and run with personal injury or property damage over $25.00 within one year prior to application up to the date of appointment
• No license suspension or revocation, three moving violations in 12 months, 5 moving violations in 24 months, or probation as a result of a driving-related offense during the period from one year prior to application up to the date of appointment
• Must not have been convicted of a felony
• Must not have been on probation for a misdemeanor offense from one year prior to application through the time of appointment
• Current on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) by the application closing date
• Cal-JAC CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Card must be dated within one year
• A passing score of 70% on the FCTC Written Test must be dated within one year from the eligible list posting
• Current NREMT, CA EMT-1 or CA EMT-P certification

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a current, valid CA Paramedic license [in good standing] may be provided in lieu of the EMT certification
• Candidates must be able to accredit with the local EMS Authority within the one-year probationary period if accredited in a different California County

Responsibilities

• Engage in firefighting and related activities for the saving of life and property
• Administer first responder treatment, including first aid
• Respond to a variety of emergency situations involving public safety and medical care
• Perform duties in connection with fire prevention activities, including the inspection of businesses, schools, and homes to ensure fire safety
• Maintain station quarters
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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