Firefighter

Under general supervision, performs fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous material incident response, emergency rescue and medical assistance duties to protect life, property and environment; performs other duties as assigned.

This position reports to and receives functional supervision and formal training from the on-duty Fire Captain and technical direction as needed concerning equipment operation and work methods from the on-duty Fire Engineer.

Essential Job Functions:
Responds to structural, automotive or wild fires, rescue operations, and hazardous materials calls and alarms by performing search and rescue, forcibly entering buildings and operating fire equipment. Raises, lowers, and climbs ladders; scales and repels walls and other structures; ventilates and enters areas sometimes using force; extricates victims, opens up walls, structures and vehicles; extinguishes fires and engages in salvage operations.

Assists in all operations necessary to ensure the confinement and extinguishment of fires or the elimination of other hazardous conditions, including driving fire apparatus and operating pumps or controls as needed.

Responds to emergency medical treatment calls and alarms and provides first aid and emergency medical treatment, as qualified, such as stabilizing and evaluating patient condition, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, starting IVs, interpreting EKGs, applying bandages and splints and administering proper medications and oxygen levels.

Participates in fire safety and physical fitness conditioning programs, training programs and coordinated response drills. Assists with fire prevention and fire safety and hazardous material inspections and routine fire investigations.

Inspects, cleans, tests and performs preventative maintenance work on fire apparatus, hoses, tools, medical and firefighting gear and equipment and maintains all assigned apparatus and equipment in a state of readiness to respond to emergency calls.

Cleans and maintains station grounds, landscaped areas and facilities. Restocks medical supplies.

Makes public presentations concerning fire safety, emergency preparedness and emergency medical procedures; May conduct station tours. Completes incident reports and maintenance records. Trains and explains departmental procedures and fire safety practices to other staff. Participates on Regional strike teams and completes other special assignments. May serve as Fire Engineer, as assigned. Serves on callback status to respond to major emergencies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Schedule: Subject to shift work, evening or variable hours and emergency call-out. Position is paid on a biweekly basis.

Benefits: Health Insurance available at shared cost with City subsidy. Vision and dental insurance included. Basic life insurance fully subsidized by the City. Optional supplemental life and dependent insurance available. Worker's Compensation paid by the City. Deferred Compensation (457b Plan) available. Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,000 per calendar year subject to pre-approval and availability of funds. 15 paid holidays per year including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Current State of California Class C Driver's License with acceptable driving record. Must obtain California Driver's License Firefighters Endorsement within eighteen months of employment. Possession of California Firefighter I Certificate (or equivalent) or Firefighter I Academy Graduate Certificate. Possession of California Emergency Medical Technician B Certificate or higher level of care license. Must be in good standing prior to and throughout employment. Must meet City's physical standards and pass physical examination and aptitude test prior to employment.

Salary: $5,457.00 Monthly

Application Deadline: 2026-11-30