Reserve Firefighter

The City of Canyon Lake is seeking qualified men and women for the position of Reserve Firefighter. This recruitment is to fill between 15 and 20 positions and then to establish a current employment eligibility list of qualified candidates. Under the direction of a Fire Captain, as a Reserve Firefighter assigned to a 24-hour shift, perform the following duties: responds to fire, medical, environmental, hazardous material, weather and disaster related emergencies; initiates emergency care to the sick and/or injured patients; renders first aid and lifesaving techniques; engages in fire prevention, suppression, and salvage activities; performs inspection and code enforcement activities; conducts public education session regarding fire/emergency/disaster practices and procedures; maintains fire station; may drive Fire Department equipment; attends instruction sessions related to the job; participates in a variety of training exercises; and performs other special projects or other related duties.

The application may be filled out online at www.canyonlakeca.gov/jobopportunities with attachments sent to hr@canyonlakeca.gov. Applications may also be mailed to Human Resources, City of Canyon Lake, 31516 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake, CA 92587.

Compensation: Stipend: 100.00 per 24-hour shift. Reserve Firefighters must complete a minimum of two (2) shifts per month, with unlimited monthly sign-up days.

Training: Four (4) hours of monthly training on different fire service-related topics. These topics are designed as California State Fire Marshal signoffs. Scheduled training during on duty shifts will be assigned by the on duty Fire Captain/ Battalion Chief.

Requirements: At least 18 years old, high school diploma or equivalent, valid California Driver's License, valid CPAT or Biddle physical agility test (current within one year), passing score with National Testing Network (NTN), completion from nationally approved Fire Academy or one-year as full-time paid firefighter, EMT or higher from State of California, current CPR from American Heart Association Health Care Professional/BLS card or equivalent

Salary: $100.00 - $200.00 Monthly

Application Deadline: Continuous