Fire Fighter I

Susanville, City of (CA); Susanville (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Susanville, City of (CA) is hiring a Firefighter I to perform firefighting, EMS, rescue, and prevention duties in service of the community. Under supervision, you maintain equipment, participate in public education activities, and assist in drills and related tasks.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, California driver's license with Firefighter Endorsement F, EMT-B, and certifications such as ISC 100/200, Hazmat FRO, and NIMS 700. One position is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for eligibility.
• California Firefighter Endorsement F or higher within 12 months of appointment.
• EMT-B certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• ISC 100/200, Hazmat FRO, and NIMS 700 certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, rescue, medical and other emergencies.
• Lay supply and suppression hose lines and operate nozzle.
• Raise, lower, and climb ladders.
• Perform overhaul and salvage operations.
• Operate rescue and EMS equipment.
• Operate radio, telephone, and computer equipment.
• Administer first aid.
• Clean and test fire hoses and pumping apparatus.
• Assist in fire prevention inspections and public education.

Skills

Emergency response

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

California Firefighter I certification (or equivalent)

California EMT-B certification

ISC 100

ISC 200

Hazmat FRO

NIMS 700

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

Under supervision of the Fire Captain or shift supervisor the Firefighter I performs fire fighting, emergency medical, rescue, and fire prevention duties in the protection of life, property, and the environment. The Firefighter I maintainsfirefighting, rescue, and EMS equipment,participates in public education activities, and does related work as required.

• Responds to fire, rescue, medical and other emergency incidents;
• Lays supply and suppression hose lines and operates nozzleto direct stream of water on fire;
• Raises, lowers,and climbs ladders;
• Performs overhaul and salvage operations;
• Operates rescue and EMSequipment;
• Operates radio, telephone, and computer equipment;
• Administers first aid;
• Cleans and assists in testing of fire hoses and pumping apparatus;
• Answers general questions from the public and assists in other community projects;
• Cleans station quarters and equipment and maintains a clean and orderly condition in and about the fire house;
• Studies Fire Department rules and regulations, public education and prevention practices, and firefighting techniques;
• Participates in fire drills and training exercises;
• Assists in fire prevention inspections;
• May be required to respondto emergency calls during non-duty hours;
• Performs preliminary fire cause investigations;
• Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2)years of firefighting experience as a volunteer firefighter orone (1) year firefighting experience in a full-time department.
• ISC 100, 200
• HazmatFRO
• NIMS 700
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification or ability to obtain within firstmonth of appointment

MINIMUM REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possession of California Class C driver’s license with Firefighter Endorsement “F” or higher driver’s license class, or the ability to acquire within twelve (12) months of appointment. Equivalent to completion of California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter I certificate or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Current California EMT B or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment

One position available (to be filled by either a Firefighter I or II)