FIREFIGHTER

Firefighter

The City of National City is now accepting applications for Firefighter! The City of National City is a full-service, state-governed city serving a vibrant and socioeconomically diverse community. Its diverse population, mild climate, and central location make National City a great place to live, work, play, and do business. The City takes great pride in its rich history, strong bi-national relationships, and deep commitment to its residents, schools, neighborhoods, and thriving business districts.

As San Diego County's second-oldest city, National City is truly at the center of it all. Located within a dynamic bi-national region of more than five million consumers, the City's competitive advantage lies in its central location, robust transportation network, and diverse business industry. National City is just minutes from downtown San Diego, local beaches, San Diego International Airport, the U.S.–Mexico border, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities.

National City is served by Interstates 5 and 805, as well as State Route 54, providing convenient access for residents, businesses, and visitors throughout the region and into Mexico. Public transit options are readily available through the San Diego Trolley and the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), which serve National City seven days a week.

Under general supervision, to respond to fires, emergency medical service (EMS) incidents, fire alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property; perform fire prevention/public education work; participate in station maintenance and training activities; and perform related work as required.

Lateral or new hires with current Paramedic Certification will be eligible for Paramedic duty after completion of department approved certification process with the City of National City, and be eligible to receive an additional 15% incentive pay to their hourly base salary for as long as they maintain a current EMT-P Certification.

The City will be accepting applications from applicants who are on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List. Candidates who wish to be considered must meet the minimum qualifications as stated below and be on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List as of the closing date of this posting.

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Responds to structural, vehicle or wildland fires, rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, and alarms by performing fire suppression, search and rescue, forcibly entering buildings and operating fire equipment.
• Raises, lowers, and climbs ladders; scales and repels walls and other structures; ventilates structures; extricates victims, opens up walls, structures and vehicles; extinguishes fires and engages in salvage and clean-up operations.
• Administers emergency medical service at a basic life support (BLS) level
• Inspects, cleans, tests and performs preventative maintenance work on fire equipment, hoses, tools, medical and fire apparatus; maintains all assigned equipment and apparatus in a ready state; operates radio equipment in an effective manner.
• Participate in public relations, fire/safety education activities, and fire prevention activities including station tours, fire safety/fire suppression education away from the station, school education programs, group activities, fire drills, courtesy walk-through visits, and phone inquiries.
• Cleans and performs minor maintenance of fire station and grounds.
• Participate in drills and training exercises, classes and activities including but not limited to those related to firefighting, emergency medical service, technical rescue, extrication, physical fitness and other related areas.
• Maintain skill levels, new equipment and procedure familiarization, and certifications which are relevant and/or required for assigned responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as directed by command personnel.

The following duties are typical for Firefighters assigned as Paramedics:

• Perform advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical care, which may include administering "IV's", coronary care, operating defibrillation equipment, and other related medical procedures in accordance with San Diego County EMS protocol.
• Assist in the maintenance and replenishment of medical equipment and drug supplies.
• Adhere to approved medical and radio protocol and practices.
• Complete comprehensive patient care reports, and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain continuing education and pass paramedic recertification tests.
• May transport patients in accordance with San Diego County EMS protocol.
• Oversee medical management of patients until a turnover is given to a transporting unit or patients are signed out or released per county protocol

Training and Experience: Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: graduation from high school or GED equivalent, possession of a valid EMT or Paramedic certification

Knowledge and Skills in: firefighting procedures, techniques, and methods; medical services techniques, rescue, and first aid; apparatus and equipment operations and maintenance; hazardous materials identification and containment; fire prevention/inspection procedures; public relations; information technologies.

Ability to: Learn technical firefighting principles and mechanical techniques; understand and follow oral and written directions, policies, regulations and instructions; participate in a variety of work assignments and to report for duty in an emergency; engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity; work cooperatively with others

Licenses, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Candidates must possess the following to be considered for the position, and must be maintain during their employment:

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment with the City.
• Possession of a valid EMT or Paramedic certification (This certification must be with the County of San Diego at time of appointment and it must be maintained throughout employment with the City)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Highly desirables:

• Possession of a valid California Paramedic License (EMT-P) is highly desirable. New hires with current Paramedic Certification will be eligible for Paramedic duty after completion of department approved certification process with the City of National City, and be eligible to receive an additional 15% incentive pay to their hourly base salary for as long as they maintain a valid EMT-P Certification.
• Completion of an accredited Firefighter I Fire Academy is highly desirable.

Ability to: Learn technical firefighting principles and mechanical techniques; understand and follow oral and written directions; participate in a variety of work assignments and to report for duty in an emergency; work cooperatively with others; interpret and enforce the codes and ordinances of a modern fire prevention bureau.

A candidate must meet current medical and physical standards to ensure no condition exists that might adversely affect their ability to perform the duties of a National City Firefighter.