Firefighter - Paramedic (Hiring Immediately)

Description

Under the direction of the Fire Chief, fights fires, assist in and performs emergency medical and rescue work; participates in fire prevention, station maintenance, cooking, cleaning, and training activities; mitigates hazardous material incidents; performs relates 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 condition; communicate patient condition to the base station.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by graduation from a State Certified Fire Academy required. • 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. • Valid Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational (FRO) Certificate or able to 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 obtain within 30 days of employment.

Based on a Kelly Schedule, 56 work week