FIREFIGHTER - EXTRA HELP

Sutter County Human Resources; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter County Human Resources seeks a Firefighter under direct supervision to respond to rescue calls, administer emergency medical care, fight fires, and perform related duties.

The role requires completion of an accredited fire academy, EMT I certification, and the ability to work 56 hours weekly on 48-hour shifts; county employment includes disaster service and safety training.

Qualifications

• Successful graduation from an accredited fire academy.
• EMT I certification and ability to obtain required licenses.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and work under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Responds to rescue calls and administers emergency medical care.
• Responds to fire alarms and removes persons from danger.
• Operates fire equipment and connects hoses, raises ladders, and uses extinguishing devices.
• Ventilates buildings to release heat and smoke and prevents rekindling.
• Inspects buildings for fire hazards and advises corrective actions.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Endurance

Climbing ladders

Emergency response

Firefighting knowledge

Education

Graduation from an accredited fire academy

Tools

Fire apparatus operation

Job description

Under direct supervision, a Firefighter responds to rescue calls; administers emergency medical care; performs firefighting duties, including combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; and does other related work as required.

Class Characteristics

Firefighters work 56 hours per week, 48 hour shifts.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.

1. Responds to rescue calls and administers emergency medical care.
2. Responds to fire alarms; removes persons from danger.
3. Operates fire equipment and pumps, lays and connects fire hose lines, uses chemical extinguisher, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment, raising, lowering, and climbing ladders.
4. Ventilates building to release heat and smoke, places salvage covers to prevent water damage and to prevent the fires from rekindling.
5. Inspects buildings, schools, and places of public assembly for fire hazards and fire code violations and recommends corrective action.
6. Cleans and inspects fire equipment, lubricates, makes adjustments, and repairs equipment.
7. Maintains fuel and oil supply and cleans and tests fire hoses.
8. Inspects fire hydrants, clears weeds and brush, paints hydrants and fire alarm boxes, cleans and maintains assigned part of fire house and grounds.
9. Participates in training exercises and fire drills.
10. Fire prevention training, classes in fire suppression techniques, and first aid.
11. Some training requires strenuous exertion under conditions involving fire, heat, smoke, and cramped surroundings.

Knowledge of

Modern firefighting methods and fire prevention; operation and care of fire apparatus; use and care of fire equipment, tools, devices, and facilities; and current emergency medical aid procedures.

Ability to

Administer emergency medical care; demonstrate physical endurance, agility and strength; climb ladders and work at considerable heights; think and act quickly in emergencies; understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately; learn and follow fire department rules, instructions, firefighting methods and techniques; perform mechanical work involved in maintaining firefighting and rescue apparatus; interpret various ordinances, fire codes and departmental rules regulating fire prevention and suppression systems.

Education and Experience

Successful graduation from an accredited fire academy.

Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements

Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities including running, walking, crouching or crawling during emergency operations, moving equipment and injured/deceased persons, climbing stairs/ladders, performing life‑saving and rescue procedures, and operating assigned equipment and vehicles; maintain effective audio‑visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations and communicating with others.

Disaster Service Workers

All Sutter County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and/or County.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid Emergency medical Technician I Certificate.
• Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certificate.
• Successful applicants may be required to pass a comprehensive medical examination.
• This classification may require a valid California driver’s license.

IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT LEGIBLE COPIES OF ALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Applicants need to supply a current CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) certification within 6 months of hire.

Recruitment Process: The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application, successfully passing a written exam, and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.

NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.