Firefighter - Paramedic (Fire District)

San Bernardino County Fire Department; California; On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is seeking a current Firefighter EMT to advance to Firefighter-Paramedic. The position includes a 2,912-hour probation—successful completion requires Firefighter II certification through the California system.

Applicants must hold a California Paramedic License with ICEMA accreditation and current ACLS & CPR/BLS. Salary ranges from $91,786.24 to $111,849.92 per year based on a 56-hour week, with a $710/month paramedic stipend up to $120,369.92

Qualifications

• Current California Paramedic License with ICEMA accreditation is required at time of application.
• ACLS & CPR/BLS certifications must be attached to your application.
• License must be current and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide paramedic-level care in accordance with ICEMA protocols.
• Perform duties under high-stress conditions and collaborate with a firefighting team.

Education

California Paramedic License with ICEMA accreditation

ACLS & CPR/BLS certifications

Job description

The Job

This recruitment is only open to current County Fire employees. Your county employment must be clearly listed in your work history.

Up to $120,369.92 annually (Includes Paramedic Stipend: $710/month)

$91,786.24-$111,849.92 /year based on 56-hour workweek

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is an all-risk/full-service fire department committed to providing the highest level of service in the most efficient and cost effective manner to the citizens and communities that we serve.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific Benefits refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding MOU

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Probationary Period: The Firefighter - Paramedic position will serve a probationary period of two thousand nine hundred and twelve (2,912) service hours. Successful completion of this probationary period will include completion of the Firefighter II Certification through the California State Fire Service Training and Education System.

Certifications: Firefighter Paramedics must possess and maintain all job-required certifications, including CA Paramedic License and ICEMA Paramedic Accreditation, as well as CPR & ACLS.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform during high stress situations. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range, without correction. Must possess the strength and stamina sufficient to lift and carry equipment and individuals, and be able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Vision must be correctable to 20/20. May be required to pass a color perception test. Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the safety health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Fire District.

Dress: Candidates, applicants, and employees are expected to dress appropriately for all phases of testing, interviews, background, and on the job; dress should be business-casual at a minimum, unless instructed otherwise.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Successful Completion of a San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Training Tower

• Currently employed as a Firefighter EMT with San Bernardino County Fire District.
• Successfully complete San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Training Tower.

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License:

• A valid California Paramedic License with ICEMA accreditation is required at the time of application and must be attached to your application.
• California Paramedic Licenses must be current and in good standing.

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Certifications:

• Current ACLS & CPR/BLS certifications (copies must be attached to your application).

Selection Process

NREMT Assessment

A Paramedic Skills Assessment will be administered to evaluate candidate's knowledge and skills.

Candidates must be successful with a passing score of 80% or higher.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

For technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at [phone]. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.