Overview

Position Title:FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS

Company:City Of Riverside Ca

Location:Riverside, CA

Job Description:

Under the supervision of a Company Officer, Firefighters will perform a variety of duties in the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, and by providing emergency medical care; to participate in training and fire prevention activities; to operate and maintain firefighting and rescue equipment, and fire stations; to serve as a fire inspector; and to do related work as required. Firefighters are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of apparatus, equipment, and fire stations. Firefighters will participate in a variety of training drills and evolutions with their individual companies, and with multiple companies as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in continuous training in fire prevention, inspection, and suppression through fire drills, training exercises, simulations, and on-the-job exercises to maintain occupational skills.
  • Serve as a substitute fire engineer under special instructions and limited conditions on a relief or training basis; operate and maintain motorized firefighting equipment; operate and adjust pump controls and other mechanical equipment to maintain correct water pressure consistent with the type of fire; drive and operate the tiller position on a ladder truck; operate ladder mechanism on an aerial truck; place truck to best advantage to facilitate fire fighting.
  • Respond to requests for medical emergencies; provide immediate medical care to persons injured in automobile accidents, fires, industrial accidents, and victims of sudden serious illness such as heart attacks, drownings, and similar emergencies; observe and report vital signs; and administer medical treatment.
  • Conduct fire prevention inspection and education programs; serve as a fire inspector, inspecting commercial and other properties for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention codes and ordinances, and participating in or conducting investigations to determine fire causes.
  • Clean and maintain station quarters, grounds, and equipment; perform routine housekeeping chores such as sweeping, mopping, cooking, and washing; assist visitors at the station and conduct tours.
  • Respond to fire alarms, rescue alarms, medical emergency, and other emergency calls to protect life and property endangered by fire; operate various communications equipment.
  • Ventilate structures using such techniques as opening windows and chopping holes through the roof; use forcible entry tools, bars, hooks, life lines, chemical extinguishers, and other auxiliary equipment; assist in overhaul and salvage operations; sweep water and remove debris.
  • Serve as a hose operator in firefighting situations; lay and connect hoses; hold nozzle and direct water streams in the control and extinguishing of fires in structures, brush, and grass; clean and test fire hoses; raise, lower, and climb aerial ladders; perform rescue work and remove persons from danger.
  • Study technical material on Fire Department rules and regulations, fire hazards, and modern firefighting techniques, City layout, water systems, and related subjects.
  • Prepare reports on preventive maintenance and with respect to work operations.
  • Work 24-hour shifts and overtime; may be recalled to duty in cases of emergency.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and daily inspections on fire apparatus; inspect fire apparatus after each operation to ensure proper and efficient operating condition; clean, wash, and service fire apparatus; test, wash, hang, and dry hoses; change hoses on fire apparatus; report worn, damaged, or lost parts and tools;

Requirements:

  • License: Valid Class C driver’s license or officially recognized equivalent and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.
  • Paramedic: Must possess a current California or National Registry Paramedic certificate.
  • Training: Completion of a California State Fire Marshall Fire Fighter 1 Academy and must have a
  • California Fire Fighter 1 Certification or equivalent IFSCA Pro Board accreditation.