Firefighter Recruit/Paramedic - Lateral (6 Week Academy) at City of Glendale (CA) – Glendale, California

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:
Pursuant to the Glendale Firefighters’ Association Memorandum of Understanding, unit employees in the classification of Firefighter/Paramedic may be eligible for the following:

Longevity Pay – 10 years at 4% and 20 years at 8%

Special Operations Pay – $275 per month for Hazardous Materials or Urban Search & Rescue programs

Foreign Language Pay – conversational $70/month and fluent $140/month

Education/Career Development Pay – $200-$300/month depending upon level of education (AA Degree/CA State Fire Officer Certification or a higher degree)

The Glendale Fire Department delivers the premier emergency deployment response model in Southern California with our Paramedic Engine Program. Firefighter Paramedics assignments will be on Engine and/or Truck Company and/or Squad. The Paramedic Engine Program consists of nine (9) Paramedic Engines staffed with minimum of two (2) Firefighter Paramedics per Engine.

This classification is a non-sworn trainee position that receives basic instruction in firefighting work and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) involving the protection of life and property.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

Age Requirement
Must be 18 years of age at time of appointment.

Experience
Must currently be employed as a Firefighter Paramedic and possess a minimum of one year of experience as a full time paid professional firefighter with a municipal fire department.

Education/Training
Completion of a certified Paramedic program is required.

Completion of a CA Firefighter I Academy or equivalent (i.e. IFSAC, Pro Board) is required.

Graduation from high school or equivalent required.

License(s)/Certification(s)
Valid State of California Paramedic License at the time of application is required. For out-of-state applicants, MUST possess a valid National Registry Paramedic certification at the time of application; however, MUST possess a California Paramedic License by no later than March 6, 2026.

Valid California Class C driver's license with an acceptable driving history is required.

NOTE: Must possess a driver's license which meets State and Department requirements for driving all emergency fire apparatus by the end of the training academy.

Desirable Qualifications
Bilingual abilities in languages spoken in the community, such as Armenian, Korean, and Spanish.

An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree in a related field.

California State Fire Marshal Driver Operator 1A Certificate.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
City geography and street layout.
Mathematical computations such as averages, percentages and fractions.

Knowledge of and skill in:
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) procedures and equipment.
Exceptional customer service practices.
Paramedic practices and procedures.

Skill in:
Applying common sense and logic in decision making.

Ability to:
Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Correct misunderstandings.
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the recruit or probationary period.
Establish and maintain smooth working relationships, and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Foster a teamwork environment.
Lift Fire Department equipment in a safe manner.
Listen carefully to understand others.
Maintain physical activity over long periods of time.
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Perform basic research.
Read, write and comprehend directions and training materials in English.
Work at heights and in confined spaces.

Other Characteristics
Willingness to:
Applicants must be of good moral character.
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Work outside in all kinds of weather.
Work overtime as requested or required.

Special Note
Appointees to the Glendale Fire Department will remain as non-sworn probationary Firefighter Recruits throughout the academy training period. Such employees serve on an "at-will" basis for the duration of the training academy and while on probation.

Upon successful graduation from the training academy, Firefighter Recruits will be placed in the classification of Firefighter/Paramedic A, a sworn position, which functions both as a Firefighter and a Paramedic and has a one-year probationary period. As such, appointees who are unable to meet the standards of a Firefighter and a Paramedic will be subject to termination during the probationary period.

Special Condition
TATTOO POLICY: Unless otherwise exempted, no employee of the GFD shall have any "visible" tattoos or other skin markings. Tattoos, or other skin markings, shall be covered while on duty with a long-sleeved uniform shirt, long-sleeved work t-shirt, work pants, sweat pants or a tattoo wrap/sleeve (100% cotton-NFPA compliant) approved by the Department. Cosmetic tattoos on the face (e.g. eye brows, eye liner, and lip liner) and wedding band tattoos on the ring finger will be reviewed by the Fire Chief on a case by case basis. Marks or scars from injuries or medical procedures are exempt from these policy restrictions. For further information regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources at (818) 548-2110.

Medical Standards/Non-Smoking Requirement
Upon being offered employment, candidates must pass a pre-placement medical examination, which includes a drug and alcohol screening, as well as a psychological examination. Candidates selected for the Glendale Fire Department must meet medical standards in compliance with National Fire Protection Association 1582 Standards on Medical Requirements for Firefighters, adopted by the City of Glendale Civil Service Commission. Newly hired employees selected for the Glendale Fire Department for this position will be required to sign a condition of employment statement that they do not smoke nor use tobacco products and shall not do so while employed with the City of Glendale.

Note
An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements.

Exceptional Customer Service Policy

The City of Glendale places a high importance on quality customer service and prides itself for the high level of services it provides by every employee of the organization. As employees of the City of Glendale, we are committed to providing our diverse community and each other with courteous, considerate, and personal attention.

Please click on the link to read the Exceptional Customer Service Policy.