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Firefighter/EMT

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City of Coalinga (CA)

Coalinga, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/21/2026

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Job Description

Under the general supervision of a Fire Captain, fights fires, mitigates hazardous materials emergencies and staffs ambulances in the protection of life and property; participates in fire prevention activities and fire company inspections; operates and maintains fire apparatus, fire pumps, firefighting/rescue equipment and ambulances; supervises ambulance operations while on emergency calls; and performs other duties as assigned. Normal 0 false false false false

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Knowledge of :

The organizational structure of the department; geographical configurations and characteristics of the response districts; department operating procedures for administration, emergency operations, incident management systems; working knowledge of appropriate methods of patient care used within the EMT scope of practice. Standard fire fighting operations, procedures, equipment and safety precautions; fire chemistry; federal, state and local agency laws and regulations pertaining to emergency service, fire safety and occupancy loads; safe driving procedures; basic mechanics; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; principles and procedures of recordkeeping; and techniques used in dealing with the public. Skill and Ability to : Analyze the potential threat to life and property; administer first aid, advanced life support and CPR; use, maintain and service emergency medical equipment, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, ladders and other standard firefighting tools, such as hand tools, saws, radios, pagers and telephones. Learn city streets and addresses. Comply with all applicable traffic laws while maintaining a safe response at speeds appropriate to road, traffic and weather conditions. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Communicate effectively in written and verbal form. Keep accurate and orderly records; complete forms and reports; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and documents; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, subordinates and the general public.

Attitude:

Characterized by initiative, commitment to teamwork and quality performance, and a customer service orientation; must interact in a positive manner with City employees and the public.

Physical and Psychological Requirements:

NOTE :

The physical and psychological demands described herein a representative of these that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform lite essential functions of this job, on a case-by-case basis. Perform work within the station environment and outdoors in a life threatening, hostile environment during emergency operations; lift and carry heavy equipment. Must be able to lift and carry people, such as half (1/2) of the weight of a gurney weighing 81 pounds plus the average weight of a male adult weighing 196 pounds plus the 02 unit(bag) weighing 25 pounds for a total weight of 261 pounds. Endure periods of extreme heat and physical exertion. Ability to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell; use hands and fingers to handle and operate objects, tools, controls, etc.; reach with hands and arms; and perform frequent, repetitive motions with hands, wrists and arms. Mental application uses memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, and creative problem solving. Individual must exercise good judgment and be flexible and sensitive in response to changing situations and needs.

Education and Experience:

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Minimum Qualifications :

Valid California Drivers License, Class C; must be insurable under the City's insurance policy without the City incurring any additional premiums or costs; must obtain a valid Class B license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles prior to completion of probationary period. Possession of a responsible driving record. Possession and maintenance of a Central California EMS Agency EMT-I Accreditation. Possession and maintenance of a valid BLS Healthcare provider card. Current Medical Examiner's Card.

NOTE:

It is the employee's responsibility to renew all applicable license(s). The City will reimburse the employee for any required training expenses. The City will reimburse the employee for any required training expenses.

Required Materials:

City of Coalinga Employment Application on Government Jobs portal at www.governmentjobs.com Resume Copy of appropriate licenses/certificates

Notes:

Minimum Qualifications and required material must be met/received by the last day of the filing period. It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure that all required material has been received. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Completed applications must be submitted on the Government Jobs portal at www.governmentjobs.com Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes submitted in lieu of a completed City of Coalinga Employment Application will not be accepted. All communication and correspondence from the City of Coalinga will be sent to the applicant via electronic communication to the email address provided by the applicant on the submitted employment application. The City of Coalinga is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran's status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.