Firefighter / Paramedic (Lateral) (20537172) Job at CalOpps, San Francisco, CA

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  • CalOpps
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Description

Central County Fire Department is looking for Firefighter/Paramedics (Lateral)!

 

  • Laterals must have two (2) years of continuous firefighting experience to apply/qualify.
  • Individuals in the process of obtaining their Paramedic license are encouraged to apply, but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

 

Job Announcement URL: 

https://ccfd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CCFD-Lateral-FF-Medic-flyer-Sept-202…

Job Description URL: 

https://ccfd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/JOB-6-Firefighter.pdf

Ideal Candidate

Applicants must have two (2) years of continuous firefighting experience to apply/qualify.

Individuals in the process of obtaining their Paramedic license are encouraged to apply, but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A typical way to obtain the required level of qualifications would be:

Experience, Education and Training:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

AND

  • minimum of two (2) years of continuous firefighting experience 

License or Certification:

  • Valid California Driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment

  • Must possess valid Paramedic certification at time of application

  • Individuals in the process of obtaining their Paramedic license are encouraged to apply, but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Knowledge of and Ability to:
  • Respond to fires, emergency rescue, medical emergency and public service calls
  • Assist in maintaining fire station and assist in maintenance and repair of fire equipment
  • Study Fire Department policies and standards, fire hazards, and firefighting techniques; participate in drills and exercises
  • Perform medical emergency techniques
  • Perform periodic fire prevention inspections of businesses and apartment buildings, writing correction notices as necessary
  • Lay hose lines and operate engine pumping equipment
  • Assist in holding nozzle to direct stream of water on fire
  • Carry, raise, lower, and climb ladders
  • Conduct salvage and cleanup operations
  • Adhere to all state and local paramedic policies, principles, practices, and procedures and provide BLS and ALS care when appropriate
Knowledge of:
  • Principles, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting and protection of lives and property
  • Policies and standards of the Fire Department and operation and maintenance of the types of apparatus and equipment used in firefighting
  • Local geography of the area including location of hydrants, mains, and major fire hazards of the participating jurisdictions
  • Standard broadcasting procedures of a fire radio system
Ability to:
  • Maintain proficiency in medical emergency practices and techniques
  • Analyze fire and driving situations and to adopt effective courses of action
  • Prepare clear, concise, and complete reports and notices
  • Think and act quickly in emergencies
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions
  • Perform a variety of manipulative tasks with good dexterity
  • Safely and efficiently use Hurst rescue tool, rescue ropes and pulley, defibrillator, ventilation, salvage, communication equipment, manual forcible entry tools, and power saws

ADA special requirement:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 150 pounds; exposure to cold, heat, extreme noise, outdoors, confining workspace, electrical hazards, vibration, chemicals, dust, toxic waste, mechanical hazards, and explosive materials; availability for shift work, on-call, and stand-by call.

 

Benefits

The Department offers a competitive total compensation package that includes the following:

  • Qualifying Laterals will skip the Trainee and Probationary pay steps and will be placed at Step A on the salary schedule
  • 11% of base salary for paramedic pay
  • 3% @ 55 retirement for Classic PERS members, 2.7% @ 57 retirement for New PERS members

  • Department contributes 2% of salary to a Retirement Health Savings Account

  • Uniform allowance

  • Educational incentive up to 7.5%

  • Choice of medical plans offered through PERS. Department pays 95% of Kaiser plan

  • Employer paid reimbursement plan for dental and vision; employer paid life insurance plan

  • Flexible spending program, EAP plan, and 457 plan are available

  • Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leaves

    • Qualifying Laterals will receive a bank of 80 hrs sick leave and 80 hours vacation

 

This position is eligible for benefits as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding between Central County Firefighters Union and Central County Fire Department.

Special Instructions

Please include a resume and answer to the supplemental question with your application. 

Recruitment Contact

Contact email: 

humanresources@ccfd.org

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Traineeship, Local area, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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