Firefighter/Paramedic II - Lateral

Additional Compensation and Other Benefits:

• Educational Incentive - 2.5% for Associate's Degree and  5% for Bachelor's Degree
• Holiday Pay - 3.38%
• Senior Firefighter Program - 2.5-11% (depends on qualifications)
• Bilingual Premium - 2.5% per pay period
• Clothing Allowance - $1,800/year 
• Tuition Reimbursement - $2,000/year
• Generous contributions to medical, dental and vision plans
• Generous vacation accruals
• Participation in CalPERS Retirement System

The Ideal Candidate

The City of Vacaville is seeking an enthusiastic, journey-level fire service professional with a positive attitude who is excited to become part of a community service-driven team. The ideal candidate will be:

• A team player who has empathy toward the community and coworkers and possesses a high level of emotional intelligence;
• A professional firefighter paramedic who can quickly assimilate into a high performing all risk emergency response team;
• A field-proven paramedic-level EMS provider with a track record of competent and compassionate patient care; 
• Well versed in modern fire service practices; and
• Knowledgeable in fire science and prehospital medical care. 

Qualifications

Education:  Certification of successful completion of California State Fire Marshal approved Firefighter I training (or equivalent) curriculum is required.  College-level course work in fire science is desirable.
 
Experience:   One year paid full-time professional experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic in an all risk fire department that provides services similar to those of the City of Vacaville is required. Two or more years experience is desirable. 

License and Certificate Requirements:

• Possession of current, valid California Paramedic License 
• Possession of California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 (or reciprocity). Possession of California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 2 (or reciprocity) is desirable
• Possession of a California driver’s license, Class B or C, with a Firefighter Endorsement or better 
• Possession of a current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card issued in accordance with the guidelines of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
• Possession of a Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professional certification (PEPP)
• Possession of a Prehospital Trauma Life Support certification (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support certification (BTLS/ITLS)
• Possession of California State Fire Marshal Rescue Systems 1 Certification is desirable
• Possession of California State Fire Marshal Driver/Operator 1A Certification is desirable

This recruitment is open and continuous. The first review of applications will take place on Monday, January 30th, 2023.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.  If unable to apply online, application packets can be obtained in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.

City of Vacaville application, supplemental questionnaire and the following clear and legible documents must be received in the Human Resources Department by 5:30 p.m., Monday, January 30th, 2023, to be considered in the first review, or thereafter.

• Current, valid California Paramedic License 
• California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 (or reciprocity). Possession of California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 2 (or reciprocity) is desirable
• California driver’s license, Class B or C, with a Firefighter Endorsement or better 
• Current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card issued in accordance with the guidelines of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professional certification (PEPP)
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support certification (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support certification (BTLS/ITLS)

Documentation can be submitted in the following ways:

1. Attached to your online application, or
2. Faxed* to our Human Resources Department at (707) 449-5306, or  
3. Submitted in person, or via mail*, to our Human Resources Department located at Vacaville City Hall, 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688.  

* The City of Vacaville is not responsible for problems associated with mail service/delivery and/or fax machine failure.  Postmarks will not be accepted.

The City of Vacaville is a proud organization of sophisticated, compassionate and hard-working individuals committed to honesty and integrity. Applicants considered for appointment will be required to undergo the following, including, but not limited to: a thorough background investigation including CVSA exam, a complete medical exam and a psychological exam.  

 

Salary : $109,435 - $133,019