Paramedic Firefighter

Job Title: Paramedic Firefighter

Join the City of Benicia, CA team as a Paramedic Firefighter and contribute to the delivery of exceptional emergency medical services and firefighting services to the community.

Job Summary:

The Paramedic Firefighter will provide advanced life support, emergency medical services, and engage in firefighting, rescue, and all other suppression and prevention activities to protect life and property. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency medical services, firefighting, and paramedicine, with a focus on providing high-quality patient care and ensuring the safety of the community.

Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced life support, emergency medical services, and engage in firefighting, rescue, and all other suppression and prevention activities to protect life and property.
• Drive, operate, and maintain all fire department apparatus and equipment.
• Conduct, assist, and participate in training programs, inspections, and related fire prevention activities, public education, and other related work as required.

Requirements:

• Graduation from a paramedic training program that meets the requirements for licensing in the State of California by date of appointment.
• Successful completion of High School or possession of a G.E.D.
• For out-of-state candidates: Must possess a valid National Registry certification at time of application. Must have applied for a State of California Paramedic license by time of application and must possess a valid State of California Paramedic License by time of appointment.
• Successful completion of a recognized regional fire academy course, or equivalent (training to the level of Firefighter I) prior to appointment.
• Must have attained the age of twenty (20) prior to date of appointment.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Within six months of successful completion of probationary appointment, must obtain and maintain the required licenses as mandated by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles to drive fire apparatus.
• Accreditation by the County of Solano as an EMT-P is required within six (6) months of appointment.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by date of appointment.
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for BLS provider by date of appointment.
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) by date of appointment.
• Certification in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) OR Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) OR International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) by date of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience as a Paramedic in an active, progressive paramedic program accompanied by experience as a firefighter in an active progressive firefighting organization is highly desirable.

Required Accreditation and License Requirements:

• Accreditation by the County of Solano is required within six (6) months of appointment.
• Must possess a Valid California Driver's License at time of appointment.
• Within six months of successful completion of probationary appointment, must obtain and maintain the Firefighter Endorsement as issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Medical and Performance Standards:

• Prior to appointment, must meet job-related medical, psychological, vision, background investigation, Livescan, and physical performance standards.
• After employment, employee may be required to pass periodic medical examinations and physical performance tests; maintain good physical fitness condition through an ongoing physical fitness program.

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