Firefighter Paramedic

Job Description

Join our dedicated team at Sycuan Fire Department and become part of a team dedicated to protecting our guests, residents, and community. We take pride in delivering exceptional emergency services and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all. If you're passionate about serving others and making a difference, we invite you to join our 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:

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• 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
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• Performs rescues, fire suppression, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, medical aid and any other duties related to the preservation of life and property
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• Maintains basic knowledge of the duties of other personnel in the station
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• Performs duties of Acting Officer-In Charge when directed and if qualified
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• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in data and information necessary to perform duties
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• Inspects and tests ambulance equipment
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• Completes appropriate medical reports
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• Maintains currency of all necessary certifications as required
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• Provides patient care and transportation of patients to appropriate medical facilities as needed
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• Performs other duties as directed by the Fire Captain
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Job Specifications: Essential:

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

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• 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
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• Ability to effectively communicate with department personnel
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• Ability to execute operational and procedural changes
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• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks and assignments
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• Ability to complete forms, documents and written reports
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• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
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• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
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• Ability to maintain confidentiality
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• Ability to make sound judgments
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• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions
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• Ability to accept constructive criticism
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• Working knowledge of word processing programs
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• Excellent organizational skills
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• Ability to show up to work on time
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New Recruits : $83,720.00 /Annually

Completing Probation: $91,195.00 /Annually

Benefits:

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• 48/96 Work schedule
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• Medical, Dental, Vision, Free Life Insurance, Annual and Longevity bonuses.
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• Sycuan First Responder Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
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• Paid Time off (2 weeks the first year) + 401k with Match
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• Educational Reimbursement
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• Auto, Home, Pet and Legal insurance.
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• Flexible Spending and Dependent Spending Account
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• On-site medical/dental center with pharmacy and chiropractor services.
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• Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Program.
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