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Under supervision, responds to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous condition situations, and other types of emergency and public incidents; protects life and property endangered by fire and other emergencies; performs fire safety inspections; and performs related duties as required. Positions in this class are primarily responsible for the operations of a fire hose and related equipment when engaged in fire suppression and compassionately deliver high-quality basic, as well as advanced patient care when engaged in medical calls.

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond to structure fires, use power tools and hand tools for forcible entry during emergencies. Penetrate structure to determine if a rescue situation exists; examine areas in buildings for victims. (e.g., rooms, closet areas, etc.); remove victims from life threatening situations; and place in a safe area.
• Render emergency medical aid as a Paramedic examining and assessing victims.
• Communicating vital medical data to medical and/or fire personnel and administering medical treatment in accordance within established guidelines and/or at the specific instruction of base hospital medical personnel.
• Perform primary and secondary medical physical assessments of patients; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation; maintain an effective airway for patients with compromised breathing; administer advanced life support drug therapy within established guidelines and/or at the specific instruction of base hospital medical personnel.
• Operate heart monitoring and defibrillation equipment; operate radios, telephones and other communications equipment in order communicate medical information to base hospital medical personnel or other fire personnel; serve as a preceptor for emergency medical technician trainees; may operate fire and rescue apparatus in training or relief of others;
• Give demonstrations, classes and training to the public; operate computer related equipment and software applications related to assignment; may drive or operate an ambulance; may assist in conducting hydrant maintenance or routine inspections; may participate in physical fitness program; build and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with co-workers, personnel from a wide range of outside agencies, other colleagues in the field, and the public; and perform related duties as assigned.
• Stabilize the scene of an emergency to ensure the safety of the victims and rescuers; stabilize the surrounding area (e.g., traffic control, crowd control, evacuations, etc.); and use power tools and hand tools to extricate patients or gain access to areas.
• Pull hose, nozzles and fittings from apparatus; connect hose, nozzles and fittings to supply water where needed; carry hose to where needed to perform extinguishment; use nozzle for application of water stream to extinguish fire; after fire ground operations, prepare hose for transportation to the station; reload hoses, nozzles, etc. on apparatus to maintain proper load; use hand tools to create fire breaks and extinguish hot spots; set back fires in brush or grass.
• Remove ladders from apparatus and carry to desired location; spot and raise ground ladders at correct height and proper climbing angle; ascend or descend ladders while carrying people or equipment for rescue or fire ground needs.
• Ventilate buildings to clear smoke or other hazardous atmosphere; open doors or windows as needed to assist with ventilation; position smoke ejector using hooks or hangers in doorways or windows to provide suction or pressure; open holes in surfaces with tools (e.g., open a roof hole with an axe or chain saw).
• Perform salvage operations by moving room contents and covering with salvage covers; constructing various devices with salvage covers to catch, divert, store or remove water; and removing water from buildings using hand tools (e.g., squeegee, water vacuums, mops, etc.).
• Perform overhaul operations by removing debris from fire area and opening areas as necessary to check for hidden fire and securing building to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Perform clean-up operations by cleaning and drying hoses after use and rolling for storage; cleaning and restoring to proper place, all apparatus, equipment and tools used on fire ground.
• Check and inventory all firefighting tools and equipment for readiness (e.g., rescue equipment, hoses, hand tools, etc.); visually inspect apparatus for leaks, scratches, damage, etc. to insure readiness; check levels of apparatus fluids (e.g., oil, water, fuel, etc.); place personal safety gear, firefighting tools and equipment, and emergency medical care equipment on apparatus; check emergency medical care equipment for readiness (e.g., replenish first aid supplies in trauma box); and maintain records for appropriate equipment.
• Clean and maintain apparatus and equipment (e.g., hose leads, ladders, etc.); inspect and clean tools and equipment to maintain readiness and prolong life (e.g., check axe handle for cracks, remove tar from axe head, wax axe head to prevent rust, etc.); inspect firefighting protective clothing, helmet, leather safety boots, leather gloves, etc.; and perform checks of breathing apparatus and maintain personal safety gear.
• At scene of medical emergencies, use appropriate trauma equipment; use personal safety equipment to limit personal exposure (e.g., latex gloves, goggles, face mask, etc.); locate patients; make proper patient assessment in order to provide necessary medical information; treat a victim or an illness or injury; prepare patients for transportation; and decontaminate equipment and self-following exposure.
• Communicate with Fire Captain/Company Officer, and other fire crew members to keep them informed of changes in equipment status during non-emergencies, and changes during emergency situations; communicate with oncoming shift members of changes in equipment status; and complete written forms to keep track of personal records (e.g., time cards, shift-trades, personal exposure records, etc.).
• Critique emergencies and participate in pre-fire planning, critiquing and discussing actions taken at emergency calls; making on-site visits to become familiar with specific hazards within district; and participating in discussions of how to improve actions at emergency calls.
• Participate in station drills and training programs (e.g., raise ladders, hose leads, first aid practices, etc.); participate in off-site training (e.g., community college courses, State Fire Marshall, etc.).
• Perform fire prevention work in the community, such as fire safety inspections (e.g., look for basic fire code violations); and educational presentations, etc., conduct fire station tours; and demonstrate firefighting equipment, fire safety survival skills, etc. during tours or off-site visits.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, or GED.

Experience and Training Guidelines

• One year experience in a paid fire department or two years as a fire fighter in a volunteer fire department

Experience

• Experience working as a Paramedic for one year.

Training

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented, by specialized training in the Fire Sciences.

Licenses, certificates & Other Requirements

• Paramedic license, with Riverside County Medical Endorsements. CPR, Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS, BTLS, or PHTLS Provider Certification
• California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certificate or California Accredited State Fire Academy Certificate, certified by the State Fire Marshall's Office.
• CPAT or Biddle Certificate current within the previous 12 months.
• Possession of a current and valid Class C California driver's license.
• Current California DMV Driver licenses printout.
• Minimum age at time of application submission 18 years old.

Qualifications

Knowledge of

• How to use and maintain personal safety gear.
• Basic building construction standards, materials, and techniques.
• Basic life support emergency medical procedures.
• Advanced life support emergency medical procedures.
• Vehicle, building, and rough terrain rescue/extrication procedures and hazards.
• Basic firefighting tactics and strategies.
• Fire behavior and control in buildings, grass lands, and wild land.
• First responder requirements at hazardous materials incidents; fire behavior control involving chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Search and rescue techniques.
• Tools and equipment (e.g. appliances, hoses, ladders, apparatus, etc.)

Learn Knowledge of

• Apparatus types, uses, and operating procedures; readiness and maintenance requirements for apparatus, equipment, and tools (e.g., knowledge of how to prepare for emergency responses).
• Rough terrain rescue/extrication procedures and hazards.
• Transportation procedures for EMS victims.
• Department standards for training and drill requirements.
• Personal records maintenance procedures; department standards for training and drill requirements.