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 cardC.P.R. cardCopy 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-outProof of relevant course completionResumeDEFINITION 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 engineConnects and lays hose lines, enters burning buildings and directs stream onto firesRaises, positions and climbs laddersAssists in such firefighting activities as rescue, protecting exposures, ventilation, salvage, overhaul and other operationsAssists paramedics in providing emergency medical careInspects, services and maintains equipment to ensure proper operating conditionMaintains clean and orderly conditions in and about the fire stationAttends and participates in special drills and other training activitiesPerforms such collateral assignments as maintaining emergency medical supplies, presenting training classes in firefighting and first aid techniques, repairing equipment, training cadetsPerforms fire prevention inspections and preplans of industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential occupanciesConducts presentations and classes with public groups on fire safety, emergency response and other Fire Department related subjectsWorks long hours, at all hours, under physical and mental pressures in hazardous conditions, in inclement weather and during emergency response and disaster situationsWears self contained breathing apparatusMay be assigned to attend meetings and make presentationsResponds to fire, medical and other emergencies on a ladder truck or on an enginePerforms inspections and preplans of industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential occupanciesCompletes records and prepares reports as assignedPerforms other related duties as assigned by the Fire CaptainEMPLOYMENT 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 injuryproper methods of public presentationssafe vehicle driving techniquesproper pump operation procedures maintenance and repair procedures of fire department apparatus and equipmentemergency medical procedures necessary to deal with life threatening illness and/or injurybasic fire prevention and hazardous materials inspection proceduresbasic arithmetic, correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuationbasic chemistry of fire and hazardous materialsproper methods of developing a lesson plan and delivering a basic training classproper methods of preparation and delivery of a speech and public presentationsbasic mechanical principles that demonstrate technical concepts, procedures, and equipment operationbasic computer skillscustomer service techniquesAbility to: safely and effectively operate fire department tools and equipmentperform departmental fire suppression, rescue, and other related taskscommunicate, understand and follow oral and written instructionsthink clearly and act decisively under stressful conditionsmaintain a good driving recordread English, understand and apply information received from fire service handbooks, manuals and regulationsperform strenuous physical labor under adverse and dangerous conditionskeep maintenance and repair of fire department apparatusperform as an effective team member and co-workerestablish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, other departments and agencies, business and community groups, and the general publicwalk to perform assigned duties; walk on uneven surfaces; crawl and runstoop and bend; twist; reach above and below shoulder levelstand for long periods of timelift equipment weighing 50 to 90 lbs.carry fire hose, ladders, tools, etc.push and pull; balance on laddersdistinguish red, yellow, and blue flashing lightssmell to detect odors such as alcohol, smoke, gases, etc.hear effectively and communicate in both emergency and non-emergency situationswork in various environments subject to heat, cold, inclement weather, etc.maintain physical health, strength, and agility to meet the physical demands of fire fightinglearn technical concepts, procedures and the operation of equipment utilized in fire fighting, prevention, and educationread, comprehend, retain and apply a large number of technical procedures, policies, codes and orderswrite comprehensive and grammatically correct reportssit at a desk and in meetings and trainings for long periods of timework under physically demanding conditions and in potentially hazardous or stressful situationsmaintain a level of performance consistent with the standards of the departmentwork a 24-hour continuous shift, and be subject to recall during emergencieseffectively use radios to communicatespeak 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.
