Firefighter/EMT

Definition

Under general supervision, the Firefighter / EMT performs the full range of fire suppression, emergency medical, rescue, and fire-prevention duties involved in the protection of life, property, and the environment; participates in training, public education, and the maintenance of apparatus, equipment, and facilities; provides Basic Life Support patient care within the scope of a California-certified Emergency Medical Technician; and performs related duties as required. This is the entry-level sworn firefighting class in the suppression series. Incumbents perform fire and emergency medical work under close supervision while developing the proficiency expected of fully qualified personnel. This class is distinguished from the Firefighter / Paramedic in that the latter provides Advanced Life Support care under a California Paramedic license and County accreditation, and from the Fire Engineer, who is responsible for the safe driving, positioning, and operation of fire apparatus and its pumping and hydraulic systems. Supervision Received:  ** Receives general supervision from a Fire Captain or designee. Supervision Exercised:  ** None. May provide functional or scene direction to recruits, Explorers, or volunteers as assigned. ## Essential Job Functions Fire Suppression & Rescue

• Respond to fire, rescue, medical, and other emergency and non-emergency incidents to protect life, property, and the environment.
• Contain, control, and extinguish fires; advance and operate hose lines and nozzles; perform forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul.
• Rescue persons endangered by fire, medical emergencies, or other hazardous conditions.

• Operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and specialized firefighting and rescue equipment safely and effectively. Emergency Medical Services

• Provide Basic Life Support patient assessment, treatment, and care to the sick and injured within the scope of a California-certified EMT.

• Observe and report vital signs and administer medical treatment at the scene and during transport.
• Assist Advanced Life Support personnel and document patient care in accordance with District and Local EMS Agency requirements.

• Operate emergency vehicles in compliance with District and County Emergency Services Authority guidelines and applicable laws and regulations. Training, Prevention & Maintenance

• Participate in drills, training programs, and fire-prevention and public-education activities.

• Assist in the maintenance and inspection of District apparatus, equipment, stations, and grounds; perform routine housekeeping.
• Maintain required certificates, licenses, and credentials and maintain physical condition adequate for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Participate in fire inspection, prevention, suppression, and EMS training; attend drills and classes; assist with public-education programs.
• Complete and maintain required records and reports; perform general maintenance and housekeeping of stations and grounds.

• Secure and maintain all required certifications and licenses; perform other related duties as required.

  Minimum Qualifications

  Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Possession of a CSFM/SFT Firefighter I Certificate or completion of a CSFM/SFT accredited Firefighter I academy.

• Associate’s degree in fire technology, fire science, or a related field, desirable. Experience

• Experience in fire suppression or emergency medical services is desirable. Licenses & Certifications

• Valid California Class C Firefighter-Exempt Driver’s License, or California Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake and Tank Endorsement, or out-of-state equivalent, or ability to obtain prior to appointment, required.

• Valid State of California EMT certification, required.
• BLS/CPR certification, required.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC/CEVO), or ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment, required.
• SFT Firefighter I (CFSTES 2019 or equivalent), required.
• SFT Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator — Pump (Driver/Operator 1A/1B 2017 or equivalent), required prior to completion of probation.
• S130- Completed by end of probation
• S190- Completed by end of probation
• L180- Completed by end of probation
• Possession of a Class A uniform within six (6) months following completion of probation, required.
• Fire certifications should be IFSAC- and/or Pro Board–accredited where applicable and consistent with current California State Fire Training (CSFM/SFT) job-performance requirements and NFPA 1010 (formerly NFPA 1001), or successor standards.
• NIMS/ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 (or successor courses), required, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (FRO) consistent with NFPA 470 (formerly NFPA 472), required, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment

• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or equivalent agility certification, desirable. Training & Continuing Education

• Maintain all required certifications, licenses, and continuing-education hours in good standing, including EMS continuing education required for recertification or relicensure.

• Complete and maintain Cal/OSHA-mandated training applicable to fire service, including bloodborne pathogens (8 CCR 5193), respiratory protection and SCBA fit testing (8 CCR 5144), hazardous-materials refresher, and confined-space awareness.
• Complete District probationary, annual, and ongoing company-level training, drills, manipulative skills evaluations, and live-fire training consistent with NFPA 1403.

• Maintain CPR/AED and EMS skills competency in accordance with Local EMS Agency (LEMSA) policy.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  Knowledge of:

• Basic firefighting techniques, tools, and equipment.

• Emergency medical care and rescue techniques within the EMT scope of practice.
• Fire hazards, fire behavior, and fire-prevention techniques.

• Physical layout of the District, fire hydrant locations, and communications and dispatch procedures. Ability to:

• Operate firefighting and EMS equipment safely and effectively.

• Read, understand, and apply technical material, policies, and procedures.
• Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions and act decisively under emergency conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, allied agencies, and the public.
• Pass an annual physical examination and able to perform duties requiring physical strength, endurance, and agility.
• Work shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.