Firefighter - Paramedic (Fire District)

San Bernardino County Fire; San Bernardino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is seeking a Firefighter Paramedic among current County Fire personnel. The role requires California Paramedic license with ICEMA accreditation, as well as ACLS and CPR/BLS certifications.

The position includes up to $120,369.92 annually with a monthly Paramedic stipend, and a base range of $91,786.24–$111,849.92 for a 56-hour workweek. Applicants must meet health and testing requirements, including the NREMT assessment with an 80% passing score,

Qualifications

• Firefighter Paramedic with California Paramedic License and ICEMA accreditation.
• Current ACLS and CPR/BLS certifications must be attached.

Skills

CA Paramedic License

ICEMA Accreditation

ACLS Certification

CPR Certification

Education

Paramedic Certification

Job description

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 ofBenefits and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

CONDITIONSOFEMPLOYMENT

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.

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.

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.

Certifications:

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

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.

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) 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.