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North Central Fire Protection District
Fire Fighter I / II (Entry Level/Lateral)
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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 District will be accepting applications for Entry Level Firefighter I and Lateral Firefighter II to fill current and future vacancies. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as specified below, in addition to the Firefighter I Job Specification The exam process will include an application and resume review, a written test, and an oral interview. Job Definition Performs a variety of hazardous tasks when engaged in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; in answering emergency medical calls, extricating and rescuing individuals from fires and entrapment, treating the sick and injured, and in operation of and maintenance of fire district equipment, apparatus, quarters: Must be qualified to drive and operate District fire apparatus, and performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess a current CPAT card at time of appointment.
- Must possess a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and CPR certification by appointment and maintain throughout employment with the District.
- Must possess a valid California Driver License at time of application and maintain a firefighter endorsement from the Department of Motor Vehicles while employed with the District.
- Must have successfully completed a basic California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 academy, through an Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) at time of appointment. District Benefits
- PARS Retirement System - District‑participating retirement program.
- Vacation Leave (Full-Time): 56‑hour employees with up to five years of service accrue 120 hours of vacation annually.
- Sick Leave (Full-Time): 56‑hour employees accrue 12 hours of sick leave per month.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance:
The District contributes 80% of the premium, up to a $1,900 monthly cap; employees pay the remaining 20%.Life Insurance:
District‑provided life insurance coverage. How to Apply Applications are available online at www.northcentralfire.org/career-opportunity to begin the submission process. This recruitment is Open Until Filled. The District may close the recruitment at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applicants must submit at the time of filing: A completed District employment application A resume detailing relevant experience Supporting Documents as required Incomplete applications may not be considered. Applications may be submitted by email, hr@northcentralfire.org, in person, or by postal delivery to: North Central Fire Protection District 15850 W. Kearney Blvd. Kerman, CA 93630 Applicants selected to move forward will also receive notification of the written examination date once a sufficient applicant pool has been established. This position requires that the individual pass a background check, medical exam and DOJ live scan. All questions concerning the examination process should be directed to hr@northcentralfire.org.Preference Points:
Military/Veterans and Student Intern- The candidate, upon showing proof of military service and/or prior service with an honorable discharge and involved duties and responsibilities of the kind for which military or veteran's preference points will be awarded.
- : Each candidate in the hiring process will be cross-referenced with the District records confirming eligibility prior to the promulgation of the hiring list.