Firefighter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Principles and practices of fire suppression and prevention.
• Principles and practices of emergency medical care.
• Operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment.
• Safety practices and precautions pertaining to emergency services.
• Ability to learn local streets, fire alarms, fire hydrants, public and local government buildings, and local hazards.
• Read and understand departmental policies, rules, regulations and instructions to include: fire prevention & suppression literature and emergency medical care instructions.
• Communicates clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing, with proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and responsible course of action.
• Basic knowledge of computers and programs to include MS Office, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Environmental Safety -Demonstrates pride in the entire facility by maintaining a clean, safe work environment for guests and co-workers. Consistently demonstrates personal ownership for cleanliness and maintaining exceptional housekeeping standards within the department, facility and all Tribal owned properties. Consistently demonstrates concern for personal safety and the safety of guests, vendors and other team members by immediately addressing or reporting all unsafe acts and/or conditions.
• Completion of California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Academy or California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certificate.
• Current AHA CPR Healthcare Provider or equivalent.
• Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational (CSTI or equivalent).
• ICS 100-Introduction to ICS, ICS 200-Basic ICS.
• IS 700 NIMS: An Introduction.
• Must furnish upon initial employment with San Manuel Fire Department, proof of successful completion of any California recognized physical ability test (Biddle, CPAT, or any other recognized PAT) within the last twelve (12) months).
• Establish intravenous and intraosseous access, place basic and advanced airway adjuncts and perform other advanced medical skills.
• Correctly interpret and identify static and dynamic cardiac rhythms, the appropriate medications, dosages and electrical therapies to treat dysrhythmias and other medical conditions.
• Current EMT-P (Must be valid in State of California).
• Valid ICEMA accreditation as an EMT-P upon appointment.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Nice To Haves

• California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter II Certification.
• Fire Control III and Fire Control VII.
• S 190.
• Driver/Operator 1A.
• One (1) year experience as a fire fighter (Career, Volunteer, or PCF).
• Hazardous Materials IC, ASO, WMD, IQ, Tech, Spec or Decon.

Responsibilities

• Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to team members, the general public and Tribal Citizens while maintaining confidential information.
• Responds to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials situations and other emergency/non-emergency calls to protect life and property endangered.
• Performs all firefighter duties; lays and connects hoses; directs water streams in the control and extinguishing of fires in structures, brush and grass; uses forcible entry tools, bars, hooks, ladders, extinguishers and other equipment.
• Raises and climbs ladders; ventilates structures; accomplishes salvage operations.
• Administers emergency medical care to treat patients.
• Operates a two-way radio to communicate with the communications center.
• Participates in fire prevention programs and inspections to enforce fire prevention codes and ordinances.
• Works 48-Hour shifts and overtime; may be recalled or held on duty according to the response needs of the Fire Department.
• Operates a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.
• Performs as a Paramedic under approved medical protocols, department SOP’s and clinical standards of care.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.