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Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District

Firefighter / Paramedic

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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

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Job Description

Firefighter / Paramedic Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District
  • 3.8 Sacramento, CA Job Details Full-time $7,910.30
  • $11,795.
01 a month 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Non-CDL Class C Driving Full Job Description JOB Salary and Benefits Recruit Firefighter Salary while in the academy: $6,233.40 / month
BASE PAY SCALE
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 $7,910.30 $8,301.06 $8,712.02 $9,143.14 $9,595.90 BASE
PAY SCALE
with 5% EMT and 9.3% Paramedic Incentives, FLSA & Holiday Pay Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 $ 9,723.12 $10,203.43 $10,708.56 $11,238.48 $11,795.01 Retirement
  • CalPERS Safety retirement: Classic employee 3% @ 50, PEPRA employee 2.7% @ 57 Health Benefits
  • CalPERS health insurance offering variety of HMO's and PPO's. District contributes 92% of the health plan premium and the employee is responsible for the remaining 8% of the premium. Dental and vision insurance are also paid by the District. Life Insurance
  • $20,000 for the first probationary year and $100,000 thereafter. Leave Vacation Leave
  • 14 hours / month Sick Leave
  • 24 hours / month Paid Holiday Leave
  • 144 hours (paid out monthly) Incentives Education incentive
  • up to 10.5% of base pay EMT incentive
  • 5% of base pay Paramedic
  • 9.3% of base pay Longevity
  • 2% of base pay starting at 10 years of service Under supervision of the Fire Captain, performs a full range of all-risk emergency activities, including, but not limited to: fire suppression, emergency medical services, extrication, technical rescue, and hazardous materials.
Firefighters will engage in the suppression of structural, wildland, and other types of fires; performs scheduled maintenance of fire stations, fire apparatus and related equipment; provides emergency medical and rescue services to the community; participates in fire safety inspections; maintains various records and completes various reports; may be required to drive emergency fire and EMS apparatus; performs other duties as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of the job. Responds to emergency incidents as a member of a fire company; may connect and lay fire hose lines; may connect and lay hose lines; may enter burning areas and structures with charged hose lines; operates and climbs fire ladders; participates in the rescue of persons trapped in burning buildings and vehicles; renders first aid; may perform forcible entry; may ventilate structures to release smoke, heat and gases. Ensures operational readiness of self and equipment in assigned station. Performs a variety of all-risk emergency scene operations. Participates in regular training activities and exercises. Assists in fire inspections and fire prevention activities; assists in the preparation and presentation of fire prevention programs to the public. Participates in general housekeepgin and building, grounds and equipment maintenance; will inspect, clean and maintain equipment. Operates emergency medical equipment; relays vital signs by radio to receiving hospitals; gives emergency treatment and medication under doctor's orders; immobilizes patients and transports to emergency medical facility. Assists in the investigation of fire causes and the preservation of evidence. Prepares reports and may testify in court as to the findings. May act as Fire Captain and/or Fire Engineer in emergency or upgrade situations. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Maintain physical ability and stamina to meet position tasks and responsibilities. Physical abilities must commensurate with the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position. No person shall pose a threat to themselves or to the health and safety of other individuals in the work place, or to the public they serve. LICENSE Possession of and ability to maintain a current valid California Driver's License, Class C, is a condition of employment. Ability to obtain and maintain a California Driver's License, Class B (within six months) to complete probation as a Firefighter. License must be maintained in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as a condition of employment.
THE SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN FIRE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.