Lateral Paramedic Firefighter

Essential Job Duties

Responds to alarms; lays hose; fights fires under departmental procedures and directions; ventilates buildings and directs streams of water; cleans up and does salvage work after fires or other emergency situations; rescues endangered persons; administers first aid; operates fire trucks, resuscitators, and other apparatus; assists in simple maintenance, upkeep, and repairs to fire department apparatus and equipment; inspects commercial and residential structures regularly to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local fire prevention laws, codes, and regulations; maintains fire stations and grounds; attends drills and classes; studies applicable technical publications; makes necessary written and oral reports and maintains simple records. Periodically, a Firefighter (Paramedic) performs in acting positions above classification on a short-term or interim basis; assists in higher-level collateral responsibilities in areas such as recording, research, and development functions; assists in administering public school specialized educational programs; and performs other public relations educational activities in the interest of fire prevention as directed by department supervision.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

Elementary mathematics, physics, chemistry, mechanics, and first aid techniques; federal, state, and local codes, and rules and regulations relating to fire fighting; city and departmental policies and procedures; basics of grounds maintenance and housekeeping functions; equipment operation and maintenance; and proper lifting, carrying, and climbing techniques.

 

Skills/Abilities to :

Read and understand technical manuals and materials regarding fire fighting; learn principles of fire fighting and fire prevention; continue education in field of fire science; understand and follow oral and written directions under conditions of stress and pressures; work effectively and use sound judgment in hazardous situations; work effectively as a team member and individually; maintain cooperative working relations; communicate courteously and effectively with the public; and write simple reports and keep records.

Education, Experience, and License

Education and Experience:

  • Graduation from High School or completion of G.E.D., preferably supplemented by course work in Fire Science, is required.

  • Graduation from California State Fire Marshal Accredited Fire Academy or possess a California State Fire Marshal Accredited Firefighter I certificate. (If a Firefighter 1 Academy completion certificate is issued by another state or the Department of Defense, you will be required to provide certificates with IFSAC and/or Pro-Board seals showing you are certified to Firefighter I and HazMat Awareness/FRO).

  • Currently, or within the past 12 months, employed as a Firefighter/Paramedic with a state, county, special district, or municipal fire agency for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.  

License

  • Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and proof of insurability required

  • Copy of current and valid Paramedic license

  • ACLS certification

  • Copy of current and valid CPR certification