FIRE FIGHTER

*IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT JC-457237, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY *

To be eligibile for this position your are required to pass the Fire Fighter I exam, please click: CalCareers.

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process please contact the HR representative below.

The limited term, full-time Fire Fighter will be under the supervision of the Fire Chief and/or designee in the Fire Department. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Emergency Medical – Trained in and able to perform CPR and Emergency Medical Technician. Understands use of and knows location of personal protective equipment for medical emergencies and/or biohazards.
• Administer pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick, injured, at the scene of an emergency response and disaster incidents. Utilize rescue and emergency medical equipment. Attend pertinent medical training classes, including in service and out service courses.
• Respond to various fire alarms and take action to extinguish fires, minimize fire and water damage, and prevent injury and loss of life.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate all fire equipment and apparatus and physical ability to perform manual labor with a variety of equipment including the ability to carry a minimum of 70 pounds; carry and work off ladders and to operate nozzles, fittings, hose, forcible entry tools, shovels, saws, etc; and the ability to use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and to pass the annual respiratory fit test. Work on his/her hands and knees for prolonged periods of time work unassisted if necessary, work standing throughout the day and work with a variety of tools.
• Demonstrate the following during training and on emergency incidents: firefighting skills, hazardous material incident skills, and rescue and medical skills.

This position is being filled as limited term and may be extented or become permanent.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You must complete the STD 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “Fire Fighter” – JC-463133” in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application.
• Duties performed and supervisor’s name and contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD 678.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Physical labor is an essential component. At minimum, this requires full range of body motion to access sensor in ceilings, ducts, and other out-of-way locations. The incumbent must be able to go up and down stairs and ladders, carrying the tools and supplies necessary to inspect the system accessed. An incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license and have the physical ability to drive a vehicle.
• Must possess normal eye sight, hearing, and sense of smell, hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. He or she must be able to handle and lift individuals, lift heavy objects including a fire extinguisher, raise a ladder, and use a variety of power tools.

Minimum Requirements

• FIRE FIGHTER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Department Information

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.