Job description
Under the direction of the Fire Chief, fights fires, assists in and performs emergency medical and rescue work; participates in fire prevention, station maintenance, cooking, cleaning, and training activities; mitigates hazardous material incidents; performs related duties as required in addition the paramedic assignment includes providing advance life support care to injured or critically ill victims. Paramedics examine, evaluate, and treat patient conditions; communicate patient conditions to the base station. Apply by filling out an application in the link below.
MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
· High School Diploma or GED supplemented by graduation from a State Certified Fire Academy required.
License/Certification:
· Valid California Class C drivers or Class C Firefighter license and insurable on company policy. · Driving record in compliance with company policy. · Valid California Ambulance Driver’s License (from DMV) or able to obtain within 180 days of employment. · Valid Medical Examiner’s Card (from DMV) or able to obtain within 30 days of employment. · Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational (FRO) Certificate or obtain within 30 days of employment. · Valid Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certification (EMT-P) · Valid American Heart Association or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider level CPR certification. · California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Firefighter Academy Certificate. · Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or RHEART equivalent. · Valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. · Valid International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) / (PHTLS) certification. · Valid Regional Emergency Medical Service Authority REMSA Accreditation or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans • 401k Retirement Program with Employer Match • Free Life Insurance 1x your annual salary • Supplemental Life Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Long term Disability / Short Term Disability • Employee Assistant Programs • Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal Time (with successful completion of probationary period) • Paid Time off for Bereavement and Jury Duty • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Employee Discounts, Gas Discounts, Credit Union, Club Memberships and more Salary Firefighter/Paramedic: $7174.00 - $9052.00 Monthly Base