Firefighter Paramedic: Protect, Respond & Save Lives

Fireapparatusmagazine; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement program

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Onsite Health Clinic

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave

Longevity Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Visalia invites applicants for Firefighter Paramedic to join our firefighting and EMS team. The role emphasizes fire suppression, ALS EMS, hazmat, and rescue, with opportunities to support training and public education.

Ideal candidates will have Cal/NR paramedic certification, firefighter 1 credentials (IFSAC/Pro Board), a valid California driver’s license, and CPAT within the past year. This is a full-time position with benefits in Visalia, CA.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited Firefighter Academy or equivalent Firefighter 1 certification (IFSAC/Pro Board).
• CSFM Firefighter 1 within 1 year of appointment.
• Possession of California or National Registry Paramedic Certification; CCEMSA accreditation within 3 months.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's license; Firefighter endorsement within 1 year.
• ACLS and CPR certifications; PALS within 3 months.
• CPAT within 12 months of application closing date.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire suppression and non-transport ALS EMS, hazmat and rescue.
• Collaborate with team on training, station maintenance, public education, and fire prevention.

Skills

EMS experience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Firefighter Academy completion

IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter 1

CSFM Firefighter 1 within 1 year

Paramedic Certification (Calif or NREMT)

CCEMSA accreditation within 3 months

Class C Driver’s license

ACLS and CPR certifications

CPAT within 12 months

Job description

The City of Visalia invites applicants for Firefighter Paramedic to join our firefighting and EMS team. The role emphasizes fire suppression, ALS EMS, hazmat, and rescue, with opportunities to support training and public education.

Ideal candidates will have Cal/NR paramedic certification, firefighter 1 credentials (IFSAC/Pro Board), a valid California driver’s license, and CPAT within the past year. This is a full-time position with benefits in Visalia, CA.