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- Spanish
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Firefighter - EMT

City of Watsonville -
Watsonville, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$26.95 - $36.12 an hour

Qualifications

Incident command
Computer operation
Maintenance repair procedures
Firefighting water supply technique
Firefighting rescue operations
Equipment repair
Outdoor work experience
Customer service
Basic math
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Fire apparatus operation
Employee relationship building
Pump operation
English
Radio communication systems
Driving
Hazardous material handling
Conducting training sessions
Lesson planning
Computer skills
Firefighting specialized equipment operation
EMT License
Patient emergency assistance
Hazardous materials incident response

Full Job Description

JOB Thank you for your interest in the Firefighter-EMT position. We have currently reached the maximum number of applications we can accept and are no longer reviewing additional submissions for this position. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and encourage you to keep an eye out for future openings. Please consider applying again when new opportunities become available.

Attach copies of the following to your application (failure to provide these copies may disqualify your application from moving forward in the recruitment process):

EMT License card
C.P.R. card
Copy of current (within one year) Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
An original and current (issued within 60 days of the final filing date) Department of Motor Vehicles driving record print-out
Proof of relevant course completion
Resume

DEFINITION Firefighters respond to fire, medical, and other emergencies; perform emergency medical care; fight fires; perform rescues; participate in hazardous materials control; conduct training sessions; perform fire prevention inspections and pre-fire planning; perform public education talks and classes; perform other support functions to carry out City policy and the mission of the Fire Department and other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This job class functions at the Firefighter level. Firefighters are typically assigned to a 24-hour rotating shift schedule averaging a total of 56 hours per week.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives direct supervision from the Fire Captain EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responds to fire, medical and other emergencies on a rescue unit or on an engine
Connects and lays hose lines, enters burning buildings and directs stream onto fires
Raises, positions and climbs ladders
Assists in such firefighting activities as rescue, protecting exposures, ventilation, salvage, overhaul and other operations
Assists paramedics in providing emergency medical care
Inspects, services and maintains equipment to ensure proper operating condition
Maintains clean and orderly conditions in and about the fire station
Attends and participates in special drills and other training activities
Performs such collateral assignments as maintaining emergency medical supplies, presenting training classes in firefighting and first aid techniques, repairing equipment, training cadets
Performs fire prevention inspections and preplans of industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential occupancies
Conducts presentations and classes with public groups on fire safety, emergency response and other Fire Department related subjects
Works long hours, at all hours, under physical and mental pressures in hazardous conditions, in inclement weather and during emergency response and disaster situations
Wears self contained breathing apparatus
May be assigned to attend meetings and make presentations
Responds to fire, medical and other emergencies on a ladder truck or on an engine
Performs inspections and preplans of industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential occupancies
Completes records and prepares reports as assigned
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Fire Captain

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:

principles and practices of modern methods and techniques of fire ground management, fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue and the Incident Command System (ICS)
emergency medical procedures necessary to deal with life threatening illness and/or injury
proper methods of public presentations
safe vehicle driving techniques
proper pump operation procedures
maintenance and repair procedures of fire department apparatus and equipment
emergency medical procedures necessary to deal with life threatening illness and/or injury
basic fire prevention and hazardous materials inspection procedures
basic arithmetic, correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
basic chemistry of fire and hazardous materials
proper methods of developing a lesson plan and delivering a basic training class
proper methods of preparation and delivery of a speech and public presentations
basic mechanical principles that demonstrate technical concepts, procedures, and equipment operation
basic computer skills
customer service techniques

Ability to:

safely and effectively operate fire department tools and equipment
perform departmental fire suppression, rescue, and other related tasks
communicate, understand and follow oral and written instructions
think clearly and act decisively under stressful conditions
maintain a good driving record
read English, understand and apply information received from fire service handbooks, manuals and regulations
perform strenuous physical labor under adverse and dangerous conditions
keep maintenance and repair of fire department apparatus
perform as an effective team member and co-worker
establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, other departments and agencies, business and community groups, and the general public
walk to perform assigned duties; walk on uneven surfaces; crawl and run
stoop and bend; twist; reach above and below shoulder level
stand for long periods of time
lift equipment weighing 50 to 90 lbs.
carry fire hose, ladders, tools, etc.
push and pull; balance on ladders
distinguish red, yellow, and blue flashing lights
smell to detect odors such as alcohol, smoke, gases, etc.
hear effectively and communicate in both emergency and non-emergency situations
work in various environments subject to heat, cold, inclement weather, etc.
maintain physical health, strength, and agility to meet the physical demands of fire fighting
learn technical concepts, procedures and the operation of equipment utilized in fire fighting, prevention, and education
read, comprehend, retain and apply a large number of technical procedures, policies, codes and orders
write comprehensive and grammatically correct reports
sit at a desk and in meetings and trainings for long periods of time
work under physically demanding conditions and in potentially hazardous or stressful situations
maintain a level of performance consistent with the standards of the department
work a 24-hour continuous shift, and be subject to recall during emergencies
effectively use radios to communicate
speak English; speak Spanish highly desirable

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The candidate will be appointed for a 12-month probationary period. Names of successful candidates who do not receive a job offer will be placed on an employment list which normally remains effective for one year. The Human Resources Department may abolish an Employment list at any time the needs of the City so require. This position is represented by the International Association of Firefighters Local 1272 bargaining unit.
Prior to appointment to the position of Firefighter, a medical examination and Department of Justice LiveScan fingerprinting will be required.
The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.

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