Firefighter Hiring – Paramedic Entry

Job Description:

The City of San Gabriel Fire Department is seeking qualified entry-level candidates for Firefighter-Paramedic interested in starting their fire service careers with our historic “City with a Mission.” A career with the SGFD offers excellent pay and benefits, a full array of fire services and programs, special assignments, outstanding training and development opportunities, and a great location for living and working in Southern California.

Job Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate is an aspiring Firefighter-Paramedic who is prepared and willing to develop into an outstanding fire-rescue professional.
• The ideal candidate will have outstanding character, work ethic, judgment, communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy, and compassion.
• Most importantly, the ideal candidate will understand the significance of, be committed to, and exemplify the principles of ++public service++ in their actions.
• Under general supervision, the Firefighter-Paramedic performs fire suppression, fire prevention and rescue operations.
• Day-to-day duties include responding to emergency medical incidents, structure fires, wildland fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous material incidents, spills, releases, and other types of routine and non-emergency calls for service.
• The Firefighter-Paramedic must also effectively write incident reports and memoranda, fill out forms, perform public education, make emergency/disaster preparations, maintain station facilities and apparatus, and perform other related and/or special duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment;
• Possess a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License at the time of appointment;
• Possess proof of passing a Biddle Abilities Test or CPAT within last 12 months of application date. CPAT must be valid at time of appointment.
• Possess a certificate of completion from a California State Fire Marshal’s Office accredited fire academy or possess a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certificate;
• Possess a valid California EMT-P License;
• Must attain a Los Angeles County EMT-P accreditation within three (3) months of appointment;
• Must maintain accreditation to practice as an EMT-P in Los Angeles County throughout employment with the department.
• ++Desirable Qualifications++
• California Specialized Training Institute Hazardous Materials FRO or FRO-D certification;

Qualification & Experience:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent;
• Education: Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience: Possess a valid California EMT-P License

Job Details:

Company: FireRescue1

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: New Haven, CT, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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