Firefighter Paramedic at South Placer Fire Protection District (CA) – Granite Bay, California

The South Placer Fire District is a tax-supported governmental agency that provides emergency and non-emergency services to the Community of the South Placer Fire District and other communities under regional agreements and the California State Mutual Aid Plan. This work unit is responsible for fire suppression, hazardous condition mitigation, emergency rescue, medical treatment, and pre/post-emergency activities. The work unit works 24-hour shifts or as needed for emergencies or staffing call back.
Working under the supervision of the Captain/Acting Captain and/or Supervisor this employee's primary duty is to respond to emergencies and perform tasks associated with fire suppression, hazardous condition mitigation, emergency rescue, and medical treatment. When responding to such emergencies, the employee shall don all required protective clothing, and the employee may:

1. Receive and implement directives from ranking employees.
2. Remove hoses, nozzles, ladders, and other appropriate equipment from the apparatus, connecting hoses to the water supply and direct extinguishing agent as appropriate.
3. Drive and operate fire/emergency vehicles as required.
4. Operate tools associated with fire suppression, hazardous condition mitigation, emergency rescue, medical treatment, and district operations.
5. Troubleshoot equipment and apparatus and make emergency repairs.
6. Carry ladders, erect ladders, and climb ladders typically while carrying equipment.
7. Create openings in structures to allow access, egress, or facilitate fire suppression.
8. Move, cover, and otherwise protect personal property.
9. Walk or jog for extended distances carrying equipment and individuals.
10. Provide basic life support and assist with advanced life support.
11. Provide continuous patient and situation assessment.
12. Prepare individuals for transport to a medical treatment facility and transport patients while driving the ambulance or providing appropriate treatment.
13. Triage multiple injury emergencies and manage medical treatment for such emergencies.
14. Provide advanced life support procedures within the protocols set by the local emergency medical services authority and communicate those procedures to the base hospital according to the current protocols.
15. Remove patients/victims from difficult-to-access locations.
16. Perform rescues that involve moving waters or stagnant bodies of water.
17. Gather and load equipment onto the vehicle for return to the facility.

It should be noted that many of the tasks performed in this job require extended, strenuous physical exertion in dangerous conditions. The employee shall work as a team member, all of whose members are interdependent on other team members for their safety and for the successful accomplishment of the tasks. Due to the wide range of activities and conditions inherent in this job, the frequencies and duration of physical activities may vary significantly from day to day, and employees may be required to perform other duties related to the district's mission statement.
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- High school graduate or equivalent
- A valid California Class C driver's license or higher
- Current DMV printout (greater than 3 points on record will disqualify the applicant)
- A valid BLS/CPR card from American Heart or Red Cross
- A valid State of California/Sierra Sacramento Valley Paramedic certification
- A valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support or HandTevy Certification
- Hazardous Materials First Responders Operational Certificate
- ICS 200 Certificate
- CSFM Certified Firefighter I (or be a graduate from an accredited regional firefighter I academy with the ability to obtain CSFM Firefighter I certification within 12 months of employment) Must show academy graduation certification if not a CSFM Firefighter I
- Cal-JAC CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test Card) by date of hire OR be a currently employed professional firefighter.

Additional Requirements:

- Ability to obtain Firefighter Endorsement from DMV Within 18 months of hire
- Obtain qualifications/certifications for Firefighter II per NWCG/CICCS. (2006 Editions or newer/ this requirement to be completed within twelve months of hire date)
- Rescue Systems I Certificate (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire)

Desirable Qualifications:

- Training from a recognized national, state, or privately operated training facility in the area of fire science, emergency services, or other related fields or;
- An educational degree from a recognized national, state, or privately operated training facility in the area of fire science, emergency services, or other related fields