Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic: EMS & Fire Ops

smcfire; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Retirement Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department is seeking a Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic to join our nine-station operation serving Belmont, Foster City and San Mateo. The role entails firefighting, advanced medical response, and EMS duties within a structured department, including a three-week in-house academy and probationary period.

Ideal candidates hold Firefighter I, Paramedic licensure (National Registry acceptable), a California driver's license, and at least three years of CA Firefighter I

Qualifications

• Experience, Education and Training: You are currently employed or have been employed as a Firefighter/Paramedic within the last twelve months.
• You possess Firefighter 1 certification
• You possess a valid Paramedic Licensure (National Registry acceptable) or will obtain one by date of appointment
• You have at least 3 years equivalent to CA Firefighter 1 experience (seasonal firefighting experience will be considered on a case by case basis)
• You have a high School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Firefighter/Paramedic fights fires and provides medical response to protect life and property.
• Participates in fire prevention, code enforcement, public education, and training programs.
• Demonstrates operating and mechanical knowledge of fire apparatus and equipment.

Skills

Firefighter I

Paramedic licensure

Driver's license

EMT certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department is seeking a Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic to join our nine-station operation serving Belmont, Foster City and San Mateo. The role entails firefighting, advanced medical response, and EMS duties within a structured department, including a three-week in-house academy and probationary period.

Ideal candidates hold Firefighter I, Paramedic licensure (National Registry acceptable), a California driver's license, and at least three years of CA Firefighter I