Fire Apparatus Engineer, Non-Paramedic / Paramedic

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE in California is seeking a Fire Apparatus Engineer, Non-Paramedic or Paramedic. Under general supervision, you operate fire apparatus in wildland and structural firefighting, lead a crew, perform maintenance, and help with fire prevention and station tasks.

If assigned as a paramedic, you provide emergency medical care at ALS level, transport patients, and document care. The position may place you in an apprenticeship program and requires strong judgment, leadership, and physical

Responsibilities

• Operates fire apparatus in wildland and structural firefighting.
• Leads a crew and performs maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Participates in fire prevention tasks and station duties.

Job description

Examination: Fire Apparatus Engineer, Non-Paramedic / Paramedic

Working title Fire Apparatus Engineer, Non-Paramedic / Paramedic

Monthly salary FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER: $5,934.00 - $7,342.00 (B) per Month *1FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER: | $5,551.00 - $6,856.00 (A) per Month *2*1: Paramedic Range (B)*2: Non-Paramedic Range (A)

Exam # 5391

Deadline Continuous

Working title Fire Apparatus Engineer, Non-Paramedic / Paramedic Monthly salary FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER: $5,934.00 - $7,342.00 (B) per Month *1FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER: | $5,551.00 - $6,856.00 (A) per Month *2*1: Paramedic Range (B)*2: Non-Paramedic Range (A) Exam # 5391 Deadline Continuous Position Description

00101077 - FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER

Under general supervision, operates fire apparatus and equipment during wildland and structural firefighting operations; leads an assigned crew in the performance of firefighting duties; maintains and makes minor repairs on vehicles, equipment, and the fire stations; performs fire prevention tasks, and other related work.

When performing in a paramedic position, as part of a paramedic team, performs paramedic duties in emergency medical situations.

TYPICAL TASKS

Drives and operates fire apparatus in connection with extinguishing wildland, structural, and other fires, and in fire prevention and rescue work; leads a crew; performs maintenance and simple repairs on equipment; makes reports on the operation of equipment; uses maps; operates two-way radio as necessary; may act as fire captain relief; assists in training crews to fight fire efficiently and safely; checks, cleans, and polishes trucks; does general facility maintenance and repair work; assists in building roads, trails, telephone lines, and minor structures; as a learner, may operate other heavy equipment to assist when required; makes fire law inspections; investigates fire causes; prepares and presents fire prevention programs to the public; keeps records and prepares reports. Performs work outside with potential exposure to environmental elements (e.g., extreme weather, poison oak).

In addition to the tasks listed above, when working in a paramedic position, renders emergency medical assistance at the advanced life support level; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and electrical defibrillation; lifts and transports injured persons; administers intravenous fluids as needed; obtains blood for laboratory analysis; interprets cardiac arrhythmia; performs pulmonary ventilation by use of airway adjuncts; administers drugs; operates voice and biomedical telemetry communication systems and equipment; assists in childbirth; drives medical rescue vehicles under emergency conditions; prepares and completes documentation associated with patient care delivery; prepares and presents demonstrations and classes in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other subjects relating to medical assistance to employees and the public.

Eligible candidates selected for positions in this classification may be placed in an apprenticeship program.

SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Demonstrate good judgment in emergency situations; demonstrate leadership ability, be of high ethical character; foster diversity, equity, and inclusion; possess visual acuity, color vision and hearing adequate to successfully perform the job; and maintain physical strength, dexterity, and agility necessary to perform the duties of the position. Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of injured persons and their families; possess patience, tact, resilience, alertness, and keenness of observation.

*See the Classification Specification (linked above) for more details