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.
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Job Purpose: Suppresses fires, preserves life and property from the elements of disaster and renders medical care to sick and injured
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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
- Performs rescues, fire suppression, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, medical aid and any other duties related to the preservation of life and property
- Maintains basic knowledge of the duties of other personnel in the station
- Performs duties of Acting Officer-In Charge when directed and if qualified
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge in data and information necessary to perform duties
- Inspects and tests ambulance equipment
- Completes appropriate medical reports
- Maintains currency of all necessary certifications as required
- Provides patient care and transportation of patients to appropriate medical facilities as needed
- 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.
- State of California Paramedic license in good standing
- Successful completion of standard internal firefighter written test
- San Diego County Paramedic accreditation in good standing
- In-house Physical Abilities Test, CPAT, or Biddle Certificate
- CA Driver's License in good standing
- 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
- Ability to effectively communicate with department personnel
- Ability to execute operational and procedural changes
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks and assignments
- Ability to complete forms, documents and written reports
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
- Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to make sound judgments
- Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions
- Ability to accept constructive criticism
- Working knowledge of word processing programs
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to show up to work on time
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New Recruits: $83,720.00 /Annually
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Completing Probation: $91,195.00 /Annually
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Benefits:
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- 48/96 Work schedule
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Free Life Insurance, Annual and Longevity bonuses.
- Sycuan First Responder Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
- Paid Time off (2 weeks the first year) + 401k with Match
- Educational Reimbursement
- Auto, Home, Pet and Legal insurance.
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Spending Account
- On-site medical/dental center with pharmacy and chiropractor services.
- Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Program.
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