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| Job Title: |
Fire Fighter II/Paramedic - Lateral
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| Closing Date/Time: |
Continuous
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| Salary: |
$23.62 - $27.76 Hourly
$5,732.03 - $6,737.35 Monthly
$68,784.35 - $80,848.19 Annually
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| Job Type: |
Full -Time |
| Location: |
City of Pasadena, California
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MUST APPLY ONLINE.
The Lateral Fire Fighter II/Paramedic is a journey level professional position. (Must currently be employed as a Firefighter/Paramedic.) |
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Essential Functions:
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| A Fire Fighter ll/Paramedic, performs the full range of fire safety activities: lays hose; sets up ladders; operates Fire Department equipment; conducts rescue and salvage work; administers first aid and assists in medical incidents; performs basic fire prevention and code enforcement duties, including life safety inspections; performs support and maintenance activities such as servicing fire hydrants, fire equipment maintenance and repair, and station and grounds maintenance; keeps abreast of current fire fighting methods and operations, city geography, and departmental policies and procedures; conducts public education and information activities including assisting in the preparation and dissemination of informational materials and making public presentations; performs vehicle and apparatus repair and maintenance; may operate fire apparatus, and performs other related duties as assigned. |
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Qualification Guidelines:
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Candidates for Firefighter II/Paramedic lateral placement consideration must be
Currently employed as a full-time paid/non-probationary Firefighter II /Paramedic with at least 18 months experience as a firefighter or 18 months of combined firefighter/trainee experience with a California Public Agency (local government or comparable) in a suburban, urban or industrial setting.
Have successfully completed a State of California Certified Fire Academy and possess a California or National Registry Paramedic certification and a California Class C drivers license and maintain these as a condition of employment.
Candidates must have a CPAT certification dated within 12 months of application.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
Basic knowledge of fire suppression, emergency medical services, and equipment and tools related to fire operations; ability to be trained, instructed and supervised in all aspects of fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical procedures; ability to successfully complete the EMT-D certification process; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships in a community living environment and with the public. Possess the physical endurance and ability to perform a wide variety of strenuous fire suppression activities, to lift heavy loads, bend in all directions, climb ladders and poles, squeeze with arms and hands, pull and lower heavy loads, operate machinery using hands and legs, and work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
EXAMINATION
Applicants who appear best qualified based on their application and supplemental application submitted will be invited to any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Probationary work test period is one year.
VACANCIES
Vacancies occurring in the Fire Department in the next year may be filled from the established eligibility list. |
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Special Requirements:
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| Successful candidates are required to agree to be a non-tobacco user and maintain Paramedic certification as a condition of employment. |
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