SAFER Firefighter

Under the supervision of a Firefighter, the SAFER Firefighter performs skilled work in fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, and fire prevention. The role keeps apparatus, equipment, and facilities in a constant state of readiness and participates in ongoing training and physical fitness. In a coastal WUI community, firefighters also respond to ocean and surf emergencies. Firefighters support community risk reduction and public education. The position typically serves as part of a three or four-person engine company when staffing permits.

Shift Schedule: Firefighters work a 48/96 shift schedule. Shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays. Participation in training events is required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Emergency Response (Fire/Rescue): Advance hose lines, operate nozzles, perform search, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, and overhaul. Conduct wildland/WUI operations and special rescues (ocean/surf, low and high-angle, helicopter operations, vehicle extrication) in IDLH conditions with full PPE and SCBA, using the ICS system. Emergency Medical Care: Provide BLS (EMT) or ALS (Paramedic) within certification and SLO EMSA protocols. Complete PCRs and assist with patient movement and transport. Coastal/Ocean Rescue: Conduct swimmer rescues, watercraft incidents, and shoreline medical calls. Apparatus/Equipment/Station Readiness: Perform daily and weekly checks. Clean and service tools, hose, SCBA, and medical kits. Training & Fitness: Participate in drills (fire, EMS, rescue, driver training). Prevention & Risk Reduction: Assist with inspections, hydrant checks, pre-incident plans. Public Education & Outreach: Support station tours, school and business presentations, and community events.

Application Process: Electronic submittals are strongly preferred and should be directed to administration@cambriacsd.org and include the following: completed application, cover letter, resume, and proof of minimum requirements.

Requirements: High School Graduate or equivalent, United States citizen or legal right to remain, Valid San Luis Obispo County Paramedic Accreditation or Nationally Registered Paramedic certification (or Nationally Registered EMT or California Certified EMT), Current Health Care Provider CPR or equivalent, Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational certified, Valid California driver license and proof of insurance, California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I certification

Salary: $68,874.00 - $92,906.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Continuous