Firefighter Paramedic

Join our dedicated team at Sycuan Fire Department where we proudly serve our community and ensure the safety of our guests, residents and community. At Sycuan Fire Department we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join our firefighting team.

Job Purpose:

Suppresses fires, preserves life and property from the elements of disaster and renders medical care to sick and injured

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participates in fire company activities including fire suppression, rescue, public assistance, fire investigation, fire prevention, pre-fire planning, fire company training, public education, and routine maintenance of apparatus, equipment and fire department facilities
2. Performs rescues, fire suppression, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, medical aid and any other duties related to the preservation of life and property
3. Maintains basic knowledge of the duties of other personnel in the station
4. Performs duties of Acting Officer-In Charge when directed and if qualified
5. Maintains up-to-date knowledge in data and information necessary to perform duties
6. Inspects and tests ambulance equipment
7. Completes appropriate medical reports
8. Maintains currency of all necessary certifications as required
9. Provides patient care and transportation of patients to appropriate medical facilities as needed
10. Performs other duties as directed by the Fire Captain

Job Specifications:

Education and Experience:

Essential:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• State of California Paramedic license in good standing
• Successful completion of standard internal firefighter written test
• San Diego County Paramedic accreditation in good standing
• In-house Physical Abilities Test, CPAT, or Biddle Certificate
• CA Driver's License in good standing
• BLS CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Cards

Desirable:

• Hazmat FRO
• 1 year paramedic experience
• Firefighter exempt Ca Driver's License in good standing
• State Firefighter I Certification
• Firefighter experience

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

• Ability to pass annual BIA Pack Test to include donning a 45 pound hose pack (or equivalent) and walking a total of three (3) miles in 45 minutes or less
• Ability to effectively communicate with department personnel
• Ability to execute operational and procedural changes
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks and assignments
• Ability to complete forms, documents and written reports
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make sound judgments
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Working knowledge of word processing programs
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to show up to work on time

Desirable:

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:

Direct: None

Indirect: None