FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC

Under varying levels of supervision, participates in all phases of emergency operations during an assigned shift to protect life, property, and the environment; participates in all suppression, advanced life support medical care, and hazardous materials abatement; performs fire prevention inspections; participates in and presents public education programs; participates in training activities; performs station and equipment maintenance, and cleans and maintains station quarters and grounds; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Respond as a team member on an assigned company for emergency and non-emergency operations. Perform firefighting activities to include laying hose, setting ladders, rescue work, ventilation and fire combat/containment/extinguishment. Participate in all aspects of fire department activities to include fire suppression, hose evolutions, laddering, use of special equipment, hazardous materials abatement, and fire prevention. Assist in the planning of and participates in drills and other training activities to learn and improve firefighting tactics. Participate in routine non-emergency activities to include fire prevention inspections, code enforcement and drills/training, PR events, EMS stand by services, and wellness. Participate in and presents educational and public relations programs to the community on safety, fire prevention and other topics. Perform salvage operations to include sweeping water and removing debris. Wash, clean, polish, maintain and test apparatus and equipment, makes minor repairs to apparatus/equipment and documents and submits repair requests. Relieve a fire engineer as assigned and drives/operates a fire engine, other vehicles and equipment. Provide emergency medical care and advanced life support; these services shall be provided as a firefighter of an engine company, truck company, FEMP, and standby events. Maintain EMS apparatus, equipment, and supplies including ALS drugs and narcotics. Operate emergency medical equipment; relay vital signs by radio to doctors at base hospitals and gives emergency treatment and medication under doctor's orders.

BENEFITS: The Pechanga Band offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package for all full-time employees. Benefits include the following: Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay; Retirement - 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match; Health & Wellness Coverage - Medical, dental and vision coverage; Life and Long Term Disability - $25,000 employer paid life and Long Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent care reimbursement accounts; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance; Education Reimbursement Opportunities – For pre-approved specific, job related education; Uniform Allowance - $700 provided; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Face-to-face counseling, Legal assistance, Financial assistance, ID recovery, Tobacco cessation, Dependent care and Daily living resources, and Crisis consultation.

Requirements: High School diploma or CHSPE certificate, 18 years of age, valid driver's license, California paramedic license (at time of employment or within 30 days), Riverside EMS paramedic card (within 45 days), ACLS card, PALS card, ITLS or PHTLS (within 30 days), CPR and AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers, California State Accredited Firefighter Academy or Firefighter I Certification, Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Certificate (HAZ-MAT FRO), Confined Space Rescue Awareness Certificate, willing to work shifts and overtime, pass pre-employment assessment test, fire chief interview, medical and background investigation, valid CPAT or PAT (within 12 months), pass 12 month evaluation period, lateral applicants must have 2 years full-time firefighter paramedic experience

Salary: Depends On Qualifications

Application Deadline: 2026-11-10