Reserve Firefighter

Description:

Under general supervision of higher-ranking officers, responds to fire, rescue, medical, and storm response alarms and other emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance to protect life and property; performs fire suppression and EMS duties; may drive and operate fire apparatus and other associated equipment; and does other related work as required. Employees within this classification are required to perform heavy physical and mentally challenging work in arduous environments while responding to all-hazard emergency incidents. Their ability to function individually and work/live cohesively in a team environment, ensuring their own health and safety as well as that of their coworkers and the general public is paramount. They must be able to respond to an evolving and dynamic emergency situation, respond quickly to oral commands and signals, follow written directions, work safely with others and exercise good judgment. They must be able to safely operate department vehicles and equipment. Continuous physical and formal manipulative training under simulated emergency conditions is also performed. They must be able to lift, carry and hike with a variety of hand tools and rescue equipment, transporting them to an emergency location, which may be remote, and utilize them to address any emergency. The tools and equipment routinely weigh in excess of 70 pounds (wildland ensemble including hose) to 100 pounds (structural ensemble with self-contained breathing apparatus {SCBA} and ladder). They are regularly exposed to arduous conditions including extreme weather and temperatures, challenging topography, heavy smoke, hazardous materials including biohazards, sun radiation, poison oak, and other hazards as required. In addition to responding to emergency incidents, employees must perform vegetation reduction projects, facility and equipment maintenance, general housekeeping, and kitchen duties. The individual must maintain a high level of physical fitness to successfully perform the rigorous duties of their assignment. The individual must have sufficient strength, stamina, dexterity and agility to perform repetitive gripping, lifting, balancing, bending, stooping, squatting, running, walking, climbing, jumping and twisting. Employee must be capable of pushing and pulling with both upper and lower extremities, bilaterally. The individual must have the ability to remain on duty for a 24-hour shift. Additionally, the employee is expected to respond to multiple incidents during a scheduled shift which may result in repetitive sleep disturbance. Established sleep and meal schedules may fluctuate or be disrupted based upon incident activity or operational needs. The nature of emergency response results in an inability to decompress between/during incidents which could have a cumulative effect upon the individual. Use of equipment such as SCBA and the necessity to work in intense environments may also place a physiological burden on the employee. The all-hazard emergency response mission exposes employees to emotionally charged situations for which emotional resiliency is required. The employee must be capable of maintaining professional and cooperative relations and interactions inside and outside of the department.

TYPICAL TASKS

Responds to fire, rescue, and storm response alarms and other emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance, performing all EMS, fire service, and other duties as required; operates fire, rescue, medical, and storm response equipment to protect life and property; may drive and operate all types of emergency fire apparatus, automotive equipment, pumps and generators during emergency and non-emergency situations; performs station, apparatus and equipment service, tests and maintenance, prepares limited records, logs and reports; participates in training and drills for shift and reserve personnel; educates the public in fire prevention, home and industrial fire safety, CPR, first aid and disaster preparedness; may perform routine fire safety inspections with fire companies; may operate computers for basic fire and business applications; may be assigned to special projects and details; regularly performs both routine and emergency work

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; or graduation of a state certified firefighter 1 academy.

License/Certificates:

Possession of current California Emergency Medical Technician 1 Certification and completion of a State Certified Firefighter 1 Academy is very desirable and will be given preference in hiring. A valid Class "C" license is required at the time of application. DMV pull notice status will be filed on all firefighter employees. All required certificates and licenses must be maintained throughout employment.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Physical:

Applicants shall be examined by a licensed physician and must be found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect performance of their duties as a Firefighter.

Hours:

Employees in these positions may be required to work holidays, weekends, and irregular hours.

Residency:

Established permanent residents within the service area of the South Bay Fire Department are preferred.

Application Submittal:

The application can be found at https://www.losososcsd.org/hiring-reserve-firefighters or picked up at CAL FIRE/Station 15 - South Bay, located at 2315 Bayview Heights Drive in Los Osos, CA (Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm). Applications can be submitted in-person or by email to KRodriguez@losososcsd.org. If you have any questions, please contact CAL FIRE/Station 15 - South Bay Fire Department at (805) 528-1053.

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$16.90 - $21.97 per hour

Work Location:

In person