Firefighter

City of Turlock•Turlock, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs the full range of fire and fire suppression and medical response duties. This classification is assigned to the Fire bargaining unit and is subject to call back and overtime assignments. The Firefighter classification is the entry-level classification in the professional Firefighter series. Employees in this classification perform all firefighting duties at a fire station under the direction of a superior officer, however, considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal function of an employee in this class is to respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other emergency and non-emergency situations to ensure the protection of life and property of the public in the City.

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age at time of application.
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license at time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of employment.
Possession of current national registry EMT or current California EMT certification at time of appointment. Must possess a California and/or National registry EMT certification at time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of employment. A course completion certificate is NOT adequate.
Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate for the Health Care Professional.
Passing score of 70% or higher on the FCTC Written test must be obtained within the past twelve months from the final application filing date.
Possession of a CPAT Certificate issued within the past twelve months from the final application filing date.
Vision corrected sufficiently to drive City vehicles and apparatus and meet medical standards established by the Department of Motor Vehicles to maintain a Class C Driver’s License, read blueprints, fine print and MDT’s.
Hear well enough to identify mechanical noises, converse on the radio, telephone, and in person over incident noise.
Bodily mobility to crawl in attics, maintain balance on narrow platforms, to climb ladders, make rapid transitions from rest to near maximal exertion without warm-up periods.
Use of hands and fingers to write, drive vehicles and administer medical treatment.
Must be able to lift equipment and people as necessary.
Free from any physical, emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect the ability to exercise the duties of the position.
Tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions, must perform physically demanding work in hot (up to 400 F), and humid (up to 100% humidity) atmospheres while wearing firefighting equipment which significantly impairs body cooling mechanisms.

Nice To Haves

College level courses encouraged.
Possession of either a California State Fire Marshal’s Office Firefighter I certificate or an IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter I certificate from outside the State of California
Completion of a California State Fire Marshal’s Office accredited Firefighter I academy
Completion of fifteen (15) or more semester units of college course work in fire science or a related field
Two (2) or more years active service with an honorable discharge from any branch of the US military

Responsibilities

Responds to fire alarms with assigned company; lays and connects hose; maintains pumping apparatus; holds nozzles and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders.
Operates all types of portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, emergency medical equipment and other rescue equipment.
Provides basic life support at emergency medical incidents, applies techniques to control bleeding, administers first aid, C.P.R. and defibrillator, and assists paramedics at medical emergencies.
Responds to hazardous materials incidents.
Participates in fire inspection activities and other fire prevention and public education activities as assigned.
Participates in fire drills; attends training sessions which include firefighting techniques, emergency medical care and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.
Cleans apparatus and equipment and performs general custodial duties as required.
Issues bicycle licenses.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Safety Option Plan Two, 2.7% @ 57.
New employees shall have an initial contribution rate of at least fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate for the defined benefit plan or the current contribution rate of similarly situated employees, which is currently a 9% PERS contribution, whichever is greater.
Sworn "Classic" employees covered by this agreement participate in the 3% @50 "Safety" member formula.
Sworn classic employees will pay the employee's 9% PERS contribution on a pre-tax basis.
Generous contribution toward healthcare plan (medical/dental/vision) for employee and their dependents.
Term Life Insurance at 1 1/2 times annual salary, plus $5,000 not to exceed $500,000.
Long Term Disability Insurance
Liberal vacation plan
Sick leave accrual 12 hrs for each month worked
Holiday time at eight (8), 24 hrs shifts annually
Uniform allowance $1,100 annually
$100/month Bilingual pay after initial probation period
Associates Degree or equivalent - $100.00 monthly
Bachelors Degree - additional $100.00 monthly
Physical fitness incentive pay after initial probation period
Pay for Performance Program after initial probation period
Continuous Service Pay