Firefighter I/Paramedic

City of Dinuba; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dinuba is seeking qualified individuals for the role of Firefighter/Paramedic. Candidates will respond to emergencies, administer advanced medical support, and participate in firefighting and prevention activities. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to protecting the community and growing professionally within the field of emergency services.

Qualifications

• Must possess California Paramedic license and Driver's License.
• Completion of fire fighter I academy is required.
• One year full-time firefighting experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and administer Advanced Life Support.
• Operate fire trucks and firefighting equipment.
• Participate in fire prevention and firefighting activities.

Skills

Emergency medical treatment

Firefighting methods

Emotional resilience

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Certification in emergency medical treatment

Job description

Under general supervision, to respond to emergencies; to administer Advanced Life Support to and transport sick or injured persons to medical facilities; to participate in fire prevention activities in protecting life and properties; and to participate in firefighting activities.

Responds to all fire alarms while on duty and individually when off duty; operates fire trucks, ambulances and related fire equipment; positions apparatus in the proper place at the fire for efficient operations; lays hose lines and operates engine pumping equipment as required; enters burning buildings with hose lines; operates nozzles to direct stream of water on fire; raises, lowers, and climbs ladders; administers Advance Life Support; assesses emergency situations and may take charge until higher ranking officer arrives on the scene; performs a variety of routine station maintenance and repair tasks, including the inspection and minor repair of equipment; tests fire hoses; cleans station quarters and equipment and maintains a clean and orderly condition in and about the station; studies and reviews Fire Department rules and regulations, fire hazards, and firefighting techniques, participates in fire drills, fire training sessions and exercises, business inspections, weed abatement, and sprinkler testing; may perform minor mechanical repairs on firefighting apparatus or equipment; performs fire prevention activities; may provide support services to City departments as required; may provide city-wide training on subjects such as CPR, fire extinguishers, and blood borne pathogens; assists in maintaining grounds around station; performs additional duties as required.

Responds to instructions from emergency dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified location; monitors communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher; removes or assists in removal of victims from scene of accident or injury; establishes Advanced life support treatment, delegates basic life support duties to first responders, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of victim or victims, and knowledge of emergency medical practice; administers prescribed Advanced Life Support at site of emergency or in specially equipped vehicle, performing such activities as allowed by Paramedic certification; communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at treatment facility; assists in removal of victims from vehicle and transfer of victims to treatment center; assists treatment center admitting personnel to obtain and record information related to victims' vital statistics and circumstances of emergency; attends mandatory continuing education classes to maintain certifications; oversees training and skills of EMT’s; maintains vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenishes equipment and supplies; may assist professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at medical facility.

Knowledge of:

Fire and Emergency Medical Services equipment and supplies;

Emergency communication equipment;

Geography of local area;

Emergency medical treatment;

Firefighting methods and the operations and maintenance of firefighting vehicles and other equipment;

Fire truck and ambulance operation;

Practical fire hydraulics;

Pumps and fire apparatus;

Local water mains, fire hydrants, and geography;

Fire Department rules and regulations;

Emergency Medical Services principles;

Basic supervision sufficient enough to act as Supervisor in the absence of Fire Captain;

Principles of training.

Ability to:

Drive ambulance and fire apparatus with care and safety in accordance with traffic laws and ordinances;

Speak on radio and follow emergency instructions;

Analyze circumstances to determine scope of emergency situation and adopt effective courses of action;

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;

Think and act quickly in emergencies;

Understand and act in accordance with Department policy and rules, CCEMSA protocols and procedures, and written and oral instruction;

Compute engine and nozzle pressures and operate pumping equipment;

Learn, explain, and apply fire safety codes and regulations;

Effectively supervise and lead work of firefighters;

Keep records and prepare reports;

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of full-time firefighting experience with the City of Dinuba, or a CPAT required by date of appointment. https://www.fctconline.org

Education: Any combination of education, experience, and training which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be: equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of courses for certification in emergency medical treatment.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid State of California Paramedic license; ability to obtain CCEMSA Paramedic Accreditation within one (1) month of appointment; possession of a valid California Driver's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles; possession of a Class C Firefighter Endorsement driver's license within two years of employment. CSFM Firefighter I certification or course completion from a CSFM accredited Regional Training Program fire fighter I academy is required.