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This is a joint recruitment for North County Fire Authority.
Please submit your complete application to all 3 agencies- City of Daly City, City of Brisbane, and City of Pacifica, to be considered for an interview. Failure to apply to all 3 agencies will result in your application being considered incomplete.
Please review the following information:
Deadline to apply: Apply Immediately- Open Until Filled
Interviews: TBA
In order for your application to be considered complete, please upload a PDF copy of the following:
- EMT/Paramedic Certificate
If your application is incomplete, you will not be able to participate in the interviews.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls at the basic life support level, emergency rescues, hazardous materials incidents, public service calls or other incidents, which require the mitigation of circumstances that may threaten life or property.
- Drives and operates all fire equipment and locates the apparatus at the proper place at the scene.
- In a fire emergency, lays, connects, charges and uses supply lines and various water appliances to control and extinguish fires; places water curtains and performs ventilating and access maneuvers; uses foam and chemical extinguishers as required by the nature of the fire.
- Searches and rescues victims from buildings, motor vehicles, water hazards and other locations.
- Applies medical treatment and life support techniques within the scope of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); provides assistance to qualified paramedics, as directed; assists in the emergency transportation of patients.
- Contains, isolates, and minimizes hazardous materials spills.
- Works closely with other emergency medical staff, police and public safety and fire personnel from other agencies; responds to mutual aid situations as required.
- Participates in investigations, clean-up, salvage, and overhaul operations.
- Participates in the fire inspections of buildings and properties within the City on a regularly scheduled basis.
- Maintains apparatus and vehicles in a clean and operable condition; performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment; reports the need for major repair.
- Maintains the station and living quarters in a clean and orderly condition; performs minor maintenance on facilities and station equipment.
- Participates in drills and training sessions.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with the community; presents a variety of educational and public services programs to children, youth and community groups.
- Performs and coordinates specific program or project areas.
- Prepares reports; prepares and maintains logs, records, and accurate files.
Ideal Candidate
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of fire suppression, containment, rescue, clean-up, and salvage.
- Principles and practices of providing emergency medical care at the EMT level.
- Practices and techniques of driving varied vehicles and operating a wide range of fire apparatus.
- Practices and techniques hazardous materials response, containment, and clean-up.
- Basic maintenance practices for fire services vehicles, equipment and facilities.
- Applicable laws, codes and ordinances.
- Safety practices and equipment related to the work.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- Techniques of first aid and CPR.
- Techniques for dealing with and solving the problems presented by a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often in an emergency or stressful situations.
- Principles and practices of fire suppression, containment, rescue, clean-up, and salvage.
Education & Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent. (College-level coursework in fire science desirable).
Licenses: Must possess a valid California class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must obtain a valid California non-commercial class C driver's license with firefighter “F” endorsement within 60 days of appointment.
- Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1) Certificate.
Working Conditions: Must be willing to work 24-hour shifts as scheduled by the department and work with exposure to emergency circumstances, including exposure to hazardous materials and all weather conditions.
Age: Twenty-one (21) years of age for entrance.
Physical Demands: Must possess mobility and physical strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations and use all emergency apparatus and lift and move individuals or objects weighing more than 100 pounds; ability to work in a standard office setting and to operate a motor vehicles; vision to discern colors and assess emergency situations, including medical incidents, and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and before groups in person and over the telephone and radio.
Benefits
SALARY:
Firefighter: $9,963.61 - $10,461.23 - $10,984.30 - $11,529.17 - $12,106.70 per month. Appointment to this classification is normally made at the first step of this five-step salary range.
BENEFITS:
This position is eligible for benefits under the International Association of Firefighters, Local 2400 Memorandum of Understanding.
- Retirement: CalPERS 3%@ 55 for “Classic” members, 2.7%@ 57 for “New” members.
- Health Insurance: Coverage provided by CalPERS Health Program, with premium paid up to family coverage through Cafeteria Plan.
- Dental: Self-insured dental coverage provided for eligible dependents.
- Vision: VSP coverage is provided for eligible dependents.
- Life Insurance ($150,000 coverage) and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program through Concern
- Employer contribution to choice of 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Available
- Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Voluntary Commuter Spending Account
- Vacation and sick leave
Special Instructions
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates must submit a completed online application at www.calopps.org. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.
Only candidates demonstrating possession of the requirements in the Qualifications section will be considered for immediate consideration. NCFA’s selection process includes an interview and successful completion of a thorough Background Investigation, including fingerprinting and medical examinations.
Please upload a PDF copy of your EMT/PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATE with your application otherwise, it will be considered INCOMPLETE.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
This is a joint recruitment for North County Fire Authority.
Please submit your complete application to all 3 agencies to be considered for an interview - failure to apply to all 3 agencies will result in your application being considered incomplete:
- Daly City: https://www.calopps.org/daly-city/job-20729465
- Brisbane: https://www.calopps.org/brisbane/job-20728513
- Pacifica: https://www.calopps.org/pacifica/job-20729412
For questions regarding the selection process for this recruitment, please contact Martha Gutierrez at 650-991-8028 or mgutierrez@dalycity.org
The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other status protected by state, federal or city law in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job and benefits available change.