Elite Firefighter/Paramedic II – Lateral

City-of-Vacaville,-C; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Incentive

Holiday Pay

Senior Firefighter Program

Bilingual Premium

Clothing Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision plans

Vacation accruals

CalPERS Retirement

Job summary

The City of Vacaville invites applications for Firefighter/Paramedic II - Lateral. Three vacancies exist within the department, with a list to be used for future openings over 12 months.

Firefighter/Paramedics perform the full range of duties including EMS transport and fire suppression, with 48/96 shift patterns and opportunities for education and special pay. The ideal candidate is a journey-level EMS provider with a California Paramedic license, Firefighter I certification, and a track record

Qualifications

• Certification of successful completion of California State Fire Marshal approved Firefighter I training (or equivalent).
• College-level coursework in fire science is desirable.
• One year paid full-time experience as Firefighter/Paramedic in a comparable department.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work in emergency fire suppression, emergency medical care, fire prevention, investigation activities, ALS transportation and related duties.
• Assume primary responsibility for patient care at the scene of medical emergencies.
• Assist in maintenance and care of stations, apparatus and equipment.
• Operate as part of an all-risk emergency response team with strong safety and professional standards.

Skills

Team player

EMT/Paramedic proficiency

Emergency medical services

Fire service knowledge

Education

Firefighter I training

Fire science coursework desirable

Job description

The City of Vacaville invites applications for Firefighter/Paramedic II - Lateral. Three vacancies exist within the department, with a list to be used for future openings over 12 months.

Firefighter/Paramedics perform the full range of duties including EMS transport and fire suppression, with 48/96 shift patterns and opportunities for education and special pay. The ideal candidate is a journey-level EMS provider with a California Paramedic license, Firefighter I certification, and a track record