Fire Fighter

San Pasqual Band Of Diegueno Mission Indians Of California; Valley Center (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians seeks a full-time firefighter to participate in emergency operations under the supervision of the Fire Chief and senior staff. The role involves firefighting, EMS, rescue work, training, and equipment maintenance on a shift-based schedule.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CA driver’s license, and multiple fire and EMS certifications. Willingness to work weekends/holidays and comply with tribal policies is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• SFM FF 1, IFSAC FF1 certifications required.
• Hazardous Materials FRO and survival standards required.
• State or National Registry EMT/CPR/AED with San Diego County card.
• CPAT or Bittle fitness test required.

Responsibilities

• Protects the community by fighting fires, EMS, and rescue work.
• Responds to fires, medical aids, and car accidents with appropriate treatment.
• Participates in drills and training for firefighting.
• Maintains station grounds, living quarters, apparatus, and equipment.
• Performs daily equipment checks and inspections.
• Participates in fire inspections and public education.
• Follows tribal and department policies; adheres to safety regulations.
• Assists with prevention and suppression techniques; operates firefighting equipment.

Skills

Firefighting

Emergency Medical

Public safety

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

SFM FF 1

IFSAC FF1

Hazardous Materials FRO

Standards of Survival/Firefighter Survival

S – 110; S – 130; S – 190

Low Angle

Auto Extrication

Tiller (preferred)

State or National Registry EMT/CPR/AED

CPAT or Bittle

Tools

Auto Extrication

Tiller training

SCBA use

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Valley Center, CA 92082, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly, Position Summary

Under the supervision of a Fire Chief, Battalion Chief, Fire Captain, and Engineer, participates in all phases of emergency operations during an assigned shift to protect life, property, and the environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Protects the community by fighting fires, performing emergency medical services, and rescue work.
• Responds to all types of fires, medical aids, and car accidents to give the proper treatment and services needed.
• Participates in drills and training exercises in all phases of firefighting.
• Assists with the maintenance of the station grounds, living quarters, apparatus, and all equipment.
• Participates with daily equipment check offs.
• Participates in fire inspections and public education.
• Abides by laws, rules, regulations and operational procedures affecting the San Pasqual Reservation Fire Department.
• Abides by Tribal personnel policies and procedures of San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians.
• Knowledge of basic prevention and suppression techniques and practices; operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment; safety practices and precautions pertaining to work; knowledge of federal, state and local codes, rules, and regulations related to firefighting.
• Makes sound decisions under stress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Qualifications and Skills:

REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• SFM FF 1
• IFSAC FF1
• Completion of a Certified Fire Academy
• Hazardous Material FRO
• Standards of Survival/Firefighter Survival
• S – 110; S – 130; S – 190
• Low Angle
• Auto Extrication
• Tiller (preferred)
• State or National Registry EMT/CPR/AED with San Diego County card.
• Current CPAT or Bittle at least 6 months prior to application.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and participate in random drug testing thereafter, in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.
• Valid CA Driver’s License.
• Must have a clean driving record and be insurable with Tribes Underwriter.
• Knowledge of basic fire prevention and suppression techniques and practices.
• Operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment.
• Safety practices and precautions pertaining to work.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local codes, rules, and regulations related to firefighting.
• Ability to understand and apply mechanical and physical principles related to fire suppression.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of mathematics, physics, chemistry, electricity, hydraulics, building constructions, and automotive mechanics.
• Ability to follow directions and orders of superiors quickly.
• Function effectively in emergency situations.
• Read, understand and apply rules, regulations and procedures of the department.
• Technical manual and materials concerning firefighting.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates, and public assistance agencies.
• Demonstrate physical endurance, agility, strength, and stamina in the performance of hazardous tasks in emergency situations.
• Work indoors and outdoors in variety of environmental conditions including hot, cold, or damp weather with exposure to excessive heat, smoke, hazardous materials, explosions, communicable diseases, structural collapses, noise, vibrations, orders, dust and in tightly enclosed spaces with poor ventilation.
• Must be able to work in remote areas, out of the county, and on weekends and holidays, to remain on duty as required and respond to work for emergency callbacks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical mobility to sit, stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, squat, lay on back or stomach, climb and balance, reach at shoulder height and above, push, pull, twist and rotate for extended periods during each shift; stamina to run, walk, and stand wearing protective equipment weighing up to 100 pounds for extended periods of time; physical agility to walk and run over uneven, wet surfaces, climb ladders of up to 100 feet in height; push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb and reach overhead; no severe allergic reactions to dust, pollens, or poison oak; physical strength to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and occasionally to drag persons weighing more than 165 pounds, and heavier persons with assistance, while carrying fifty pounds or more of equipment attached to the body; physical strength to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis, and to pull, drag and extend a charged fire hose and 75-pound ladders; manual dexterity of neck, wrists, waist, hands and fingers sufficient to manipulate small tools, wear respirators and other protective equipment, to climb through small confined spaces, use hand and power tools, handling and grasping equipment and/or debris, and to administer first aid; hearing and speaking ability sufficient to converse over the telephone, two-way radio and in person over high ambient background noise levels; ability to detect and describe noises in machinery or to hear running water; ability to see and have good vision; ability to distinguish colors to recognize flame, smoke, hazardous materials; mental acuity to act under stress in life threatening situations, and to maintain calm efficient judgment in serious situations involving quick action or mental stress. Work in a variety of very hot and cold temperatures, often outdoors and in a wet environment. Firefighters must be able to respond physically to alarms and/or calls for assistance and be fully alert and able to move and act quickly from a standstill or sleep. Must be able to hear and differentiate a variety of warning devices and alarms, including traffic and emergency vehicles, traffic signals, gas leaks and/or calls for assistance. Some emergency situations and repair tasks may require work to be performed in small, cramped crawl spaces, areas where vision is limited, and/or extended heights including roof tops and ladders.

In accordance with the Policies and Procedures, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians will at all times and for all positions gives hiring, transfers and promotional preferences to qualified applicants in the following order: 1. San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians Members. 2. First generation Lineal Descendant or the legal spouse of an enrolled Tribal Member who contributes to the household 3. San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians Lineal descendants. 4. Other American Indians. 5. All Others.