Firefighter / Paramedic

Under direct supervision will perform a myriad of firefighting and EMS skills including responding to structure fires, wildland fires, vehicle accidents and medical emergencies. May be assigned to an ALS ambulance. Participates in all fire suppression, prevention, and public education activities; performs station, equipment and apparatus maintenance; participates in training activities and other related duties as required.

SCHEDULE: 56-hour work week (Kelly); during recruit academy schedule is a 40-hour work week.

Essential Job Functions: Responds to emergency medical situations and convalescent (non-emergency) medical situations in a wide variety of settings ranging from apartments to wild land fires. Responds to both ALS, advanced life support, and BLS or basic life support. As needed, extricates persons from vehicles, buildings or other structures, transfers persons on a gurney to the ambulance, may also transport patients to the hospitals. Responsible for transporting patients in a helicopter on occasion. Restrains uncooperative patients using soft and leather restraints. Restocks the unit with medical supplies such as IV's, Oxygen, medications, linen, etc. Performs firefighting activities. Controls and extinguishes structural and wild land fires to protect lives and property. Responds to the fire alarm by donning protective clothing and driving the paramedic unit to the emergency site. As needed, dons additional gear at the site such as a breathing apparatus, etc. Selects the appropriate hose and assists to hook up hoses to the hydrant or pump on the apparatus. Monitors and controls water flow on hoses throughout a fire. Assists to extend hose lines to the site as needed. As needed, handles hazardous materials at sites by identifying materials, evacuating individuals from the area, and isolating the materials. After the fire is resolved, assists to roll up hoses and drives the ambulance or other vehicle back to the station. Assists to wash and hand up the fire hoses to dry on the hose tower at the station. Cleans the firefighting gear at the station after a fire ambulance. Responds to miscellaneous public service calls such as handling transients, vacuuming water from residences, etc. Notifies and waits for the arrival of law enforcement personnel if a weapon is involved at the scene. Performs maintenance of the apparatus. Performs vehicle inspection by checking motor, engine, lights, oil, and water levels, etc. Ensures that the apparatus is always in complete readiness for emergencies. Performs minor repairs to apparatus such as replacing light bulbs, etc. Maintains and performs minor repairs on firefighting equipment. Reports detected repair needs to the mechanic. Assists mechanic in all repairs to apparatus as time allows. Participates in scheduled station and outside ground maintenance. Cleans inside areas of the fire station. Performs outside ground maintenance such as mowing the lawn, weeding, raking leaves, trimming shrubs and trees, etc. As needed performs painting, roof repairs, window replacement, structural repairs, etc. Performs commercial building inspections to inform businesses of fire codes and fire hazards and become acclimated to the physical layout of the building. Recommends corrective measures for fire hazards. Performs hydrant maintenance by checking valves and seals, checking to ensure that water flows properly, etc. Participates in training drills and evaluations a minimum of 2 hours daily. Participates in public education activities such as: conducting station tours, participating in Fire Awareness week in October; and performing other public education activities as requested. Participates in voluntary physical training to maintain physical fitness. Two hours per shift is allowed for this training. Attends scheduled meetings and in services. As required, if on the eligibility list, assumes the role as captain in the event of the captain's absence.

BENEFITS: FLSA Premium Pay – Range from approximately $3,000 to $4,000 annually; Education Incentive – Up to a maximum of 5% of the hourly rate; Continuing Licensure Incentive (Paramedic) - $2,000 annually; Holiday Pay – Range from approximately $3,500 to $4,500 annually; Paid Leave (Sick, Vacation, Bereavement, Parental); Retirement – Eligibility through CalPERS; Insurance Benefit amount of $2,264.68 per month, effective January 1, 2027; Long-term Disability Insurance – Portion of premium paid by employer; Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) – Employee funded.

Requirements: 18 years of age or older, high school diploma or equivalent, CA Class C driver license, CA Paramedic licensure with San Diego County accreditation or currently participating in paramedic clinical or field internship, physical abilities per NFPA 1001, CPAT certification (at time of hire, no greater than 12 months), CA State Fire Marshal FireFighter I Certificate OR completion of accredited academy OR meet minimum requirements for Heartland 42nd Fire Academy starting February 1, 2027; Associate degree in Fire Science highly desirable

Salary: $99,299.20 - $114,965.76 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-12-02