Firefighter/Paramedic - Part-Time

Canyon Lake City Of CA; Canyon Lake (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Canyon Lake seeks qualified candidates for the Firefighter/Paramedic role, operating on a 48-hour shift under the direction of a Fire Captain.

Responsibilities include responding to a wide range of emergencies, delivering emergency medical care, and performing life-saving techniques.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to high school; associates preferred.
• Possession of valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record; Firefighter endorsement prior to end of probation.
• Valid California State Paramedic License and Riverside County EMS accreditation with AHA HCP/BLS, PALS, ACLS, and PHTLS/ITLS/TPATC cards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, medical, environmental, hazardous material, weather and disaster emergencies.
• Provide emergency medical care and lifesaving techniques.
• Engage in fire prevention, suppression and salvage activities; conduct inspections.
• Perform public education on fire/emergency/disaster practices and procedures; maintain station and equipment.
• Drive fire department apparatus and complete required reports and administrative duties; participate in training.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Teamwork

BLS/CPR knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

The City of Canyon Lake is seeking qualified men and women for the position of Firefighter /Paramedic. This recruitment is to fill one position immediately and then to establish a current employment eligibility list of qualified candidates. Under the direction of a Fire Captain, as both a Firefighter and a Paramedic assigned to a 48-hour shift, perform the following duties: responds to fire, medical, environmental, hazardous material, weather, and disaster related emergencies; initiates emergency care to the sick and/or injured patients; renders first aid and lifesaving techniques; engages in fire prevention, suppression, and salvage activities; performs inspection and code enforcement activities; conducts public education session regarding fire/emergency/disaster practices and procedures; maintains fire station and equipment; drives fire department apparatus and vehicles; attends instruction sessions related to the job; completes required reports and administrative duties, participates in a variety of training exercises; and performs other special projects or other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education equivalent to graduation from High School – Associates Degree preferred.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record plus the ability to obtain a Firefighter’s Endorsement license prior to the end of probation.
• Possession of a valid California State Paramedic License and be able to obtain Riverside County Emergency Medical Services Agency accreditation as a condition of employment, including a current American Heart Association Health Care Professional/BLS, PALS, ACLS, and PHTLS/ITLS/TPATC cards or equivalent.
• Graduation from a Fire Academy which meets California state requirements for Firefighter I certification or one‑year as a full-time paid Firefighter with a municipal, state, or federal all‑risk fire agency. Experience with a Paramedic provider agency is desired.
• Valid Firefighters Physical Ability Test (current within one-year of application closing date).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Possession of Hazardous Materials FRO, ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800, Low Angle Rope Rescue, S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, S-130 Firefighter Training, Auto Extrication, and Fire Control 3 certifications.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field.