Job Description

Job Description and Duties

To be eligibile for this position your are required to pass the Fire Fighter I exam, please click:  CalCareers .

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process please contact the HR representative below. Per CCR 249.3 this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. 

The permanent full-time Fire Fighter will be under the supervision of the Fire Chief and/or designee in the Fire Department. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Emergency Medical – Trained in and able to perform CPR and Emergency Medical Technician. Understands use of and knows location of personal protective equipment for medical emergencies and/or biohazards.

• Administer pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick, injured, at the scene of an emergency response and disaster incidents. Utilize rescue and emergency medical equipment. Attend pertinent medical training classes, including in service and out service courses.

• Respond to various fire alarms and take action to extinguish fires, minimize fire and water damage, and prevent injury and loss of life.

• Knowledge of and ability to operate all fire equipment and apparatus and physical ability to perform manual labor with a variety of equipment including the ability to carry a minimum of 70 pounds; carry and work off ladders and to operate nozzles, fittings, hose, forcible entry tools, shovels, saws, etc; and the ability to use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and to pass the annual respiratory fit test. Work on his/her hands and knees for prolonged periods of time work unassisted if necessary, work standing throughout the day and work with a variety of tools.

• Demonstrate the following during training and on emergency incidents: firefighting skills, hazardous material incident skills, and rescue and medical skills.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You must complete the STD 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “ Fire Fighter” – JC-496053” in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application. 

• Duties performed and supervisor’s name and contact information must be completed on the STD 678 -  Incomplete applications will not be considered .

• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD 678.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• Physical labor is an essential component. At minimum, this requires full range of body motion to access sensor in ceilings, ducts, and other out-of-way locations. The incumbent must be able to go up and down stairs and ladders, carrying the tools and supplies necessary to inspect the system accessed. An incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license and have the physical ability to drive a vehicle.
• Must possess normal eye sight, hearing, and sense of smell, hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. He or she must be able to handle and lift individuals, lift heavy objects including a fire extinguisher, raise a ladder, and use a variety of power tools.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Please note that the application submission cutoff date is set for the 31st or last day of every month. Applications received after this date will be processed during the next scheduled cutoff da te.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Possession of a valid California Driver ’s License A, B, or C with fire fighter endorsement and/or  Ambulance Driver Certificate
• Emergency Medical Technician Certification
• Title 22 First Aid/Emergency Medical Responder
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
• Automati c External Defibrillator Certification

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the web site and to the web site for retirement and health benefit information.

Other benefits include:

Free Parking

On-site childcare

Electric Vehicle charging stations

Beautiful walking trails and access to parks

On-site exercise facility

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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