Fire Apparatus Engineer

This is an internal recruitment to create an eligibility list for a promotional opportunity for a current City of Chico Firefighter to promote to Fire Apparatus Engineer. Exams will be  held in early May 2025, exact dates to be announced at a later time. This eligibility list will be used to fill future vacancies.

Under general supervision to safely drive, operate, maintain, and provide minor repairs to various fire apparatus; to operate and maintain firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical equipment; to engage in firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention activities; to maintain fire facilities, to perform other work as required.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Drive and operate fire equipment.
• Maintain fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles.
• Respond to incidents and select the most direct route to the incident.
• Lay hose lines and operate engine pumping equipment as required.
• Operate nozzles to direct stream of water on fire.
• Assist in overhaul and salvage operations.
• Respond to rescue calls and administer emergency medical treatment.
• Assist in identifying hazardous materials and mitigating such emergencies.
• Operate radio-telephone equipment.
• Inspect equipment, perform lubrication, make minor adjustments and repairs, and maintain fuel and oil supply.
• Wash and test fire hoses.
• Clean station quarters and equipment and maintain a clean and orderly condition in and about the fire house.
• Study Fire Department rules and regulations, fire hazards, and firefighting and rescue technique.
• Participate in fire drills and training exercises.
• Conduct fire prevention inspection and education programs.
• Prepare reports with respect to equipment maintenance and work operations.
• Instruct fire personnel in the operation and maintenance of fire and rescue equipment.
• Operate station computers.
• Subject to emergency recall during non-duty hour.
• May be required to act as a Fire Captain when assigned.
• Perform related duties as necessary.

Knowledge of: 

• The Chico street system, Chico fire hydrant locations;
• Operational characteristics of all Chico fire equipment and apparatus;
• Emergency Medical Technician skills;
• Rules, regulations and procedures of the Chico Fire Department;
• Firefighting, rescue, and hazardous materials response methods and techniques;
• Incident command system.

Ability to: 

• Effectively perform all duties and have the abilities assigned to the Firefighter class;
• Endure extremely high emotional and physical stress;
• Perform in emergency and potentially dangerous situations;
• Effectively operate and maintain all firefighting equipment and apparatus utilized by the Chico Fire Department;
• Maintain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and /or as an Emergency Medical Technician;
• Obtain State Board of Fire Services Driver-Operator 1A certification within one year of employment.

Education and Experience: 

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

High school graduation or equivalent is required.  

Experience:

A minimum of two years performing duties similar to those assigned to the City of Chico Firefighter classification. 

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification.
• Hazardous Materials First Responder-Operational and Decontamination Certification.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Heart Defibrillator (AED) Certification.
• State Board of Fire Services Driver-Operator 1A certification within 1 year of hire.
• Valid Class C California Driver License with Firefighter Endorsement.
• Valid Class A or B California Driver License with Firefighter Endorsement is optional. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on uneven surfaces or in confined spaces; and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 175 pounds or more with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Use of various fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other firefighting, hazardous materials response, and rescue equipment and personal protective equipment, ladders, emergency medical equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone.

Environmental Conditions:

Salary : $58,011 - $77,709