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Canyon Lake City Of CA
Firefighter/Paramedic - Part-Time
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What they do
A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.
$72,164 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
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.