What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter - Lateral position at City of Santa Rosa, CA?
The Position
Build your Firefighter-Paramedic career with the Santa Rosa Fire Department.
Now accepting applications for Firefighter-Paramedic (Lateral Firefighter)!
This position is eligible for a 10% base salary Paramedic Certification Incentive for Firefighters upon completion of Coastal Valley EMS Paramedic Accreditation as highlighted below
$110,926 - $133,172
Additional benefits include:- Holiday Pay:6.73%in lieu of 14 paid holidays
- Educational Incentive Pay: 3% for possession of an AA/AS or 60 semester units (or quarter equivalent); or 6% for possession of a BA/BS or 120 semester units (or quarter equivalent) after completion of probation
- A 3% (conversational) or 5% (fluent) Spanish bilingual premium pay - (after testing)
- A 3% hazardous materials certification incentive when not assigned to the Hazardous Materials Response Team or 6% hazardous materials certification incentive pay when assigned to the Hazardous Materials Response Team
- 3% Rescue Certification incentive pay
- 3% Wildland Certification incentive pay
- 3% Swift Water Rescue Certification incentive pay
- A competitive leave accrual package
- Additional 3% COLA July 2025
- Additional 3% COLA July 2026
About the Lateral-Level Firefighter-Paramedic Position:
Prospective lateral-level Firefighter-Paramedic candidates will possess at least two years of full-time paid experience as a Firefighter with no breaks in service, in an all-risk fire agency and the required licenses and certifications listed below.
Firefighter-Paramedics serve the public by performing fire suppression, prevention, and rescue activities while protecting life, property and the environment; providing basic and advanced life support medical care and treatment; and performing fire prevention duties. SRFD is looking for candidates who are highly motivated, hardworking, honest, forward thinking, mechanically inclined, problem solvers and who are used to working in a team environment.
Firefighter-Paramedics are expected to successfully complete a comprehensive firefighter training program. Firefighter-Paramedics are also expected to perform the full range of fire suppression, safety and prevention duties on an in-service training basis and to learn and perform journey-level skills in all areas of work assigned.
A starting salary commensurate with years of experience performing full-time paid experience in an all-risk fire agency.
The Benefits of City Employment:
In addition to offering a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits including retirement and medical plans through CalPERS, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability, 457 deferred compensation, flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found in the Unit 2 MOU and on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits Page.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application and answers to the supplemental questions before the closing date for this recruitment. Applicants must attach licenses/certifications required for the position to be considered.
Selection Process:
The selection process may include a minimum qualifications assessment, application and supplemental questionnaire review, and oral interviews. This recruitment is being conducted to establish an eligibility list to fill current and future lateral-level Firefighter-Paramedic vacancies. This recruitment may reopen past the closing date depending on the number of vacancies.
Additional Requirements:
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of background check, physical exam, drug screen, fingerprinting, and driving history review, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
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Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:
- Drive and operate all fire apparatus and equipment
- Respond to rescue calls as part of an engine or truck company and administer medical care
- Operate a variety of tools and equipment related to fire suppression, rescue and hazardous materials emergency activities
- Serve as a hose operator in firefighting situations including laying hose lines, pulling working lines, holding the nozzle to direct the stream of water on the fire, placing, raising, lowering and climbing ladders and assisting in overhaul and salvage operations
- Inspect and perform routine maintenance on rescue equipment, fire apparatus, hoses and other support equipment
- Participate in continuous training in fire suppression, prevention and inspection through both simulated and on-the-job exercises
- Operate engine pumping equipment
- Inspect commercial, residential and other occupancies for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention codes and ordinances
- Conduct fire prevention inspection and education programs
- Operate communication equipment
- Learn and study Fire Department rules and regulations, fire hazards and firefighting techniques, and related subjects
To view the complete Firefighter job description, inclusive of the required qualifications and working conditions, please click HERE.
Required Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the abilities would be:
Experience - Full-time or part-time work experience of sufficient length to demonstrate good work habits;
Education - Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Prospective lateral-level Firefighter-Paramedic candidates will possess at least two years of full-time paid experience who have passed probation and with no breaks in service as a Firefighter in an all-risk fire agency.
Additional requirements include the following:
License or Certificate:
- Firefighters working in a paramedic assignment are required to possess and maintain a State of California EMT-P (Paramedic) License and Coastal Valleys Emergency Medical Services Agency (CVEMSA) accreditation. Successful lateral level candidates will possess a State of California EMT-P (Paramedic) License at time of application, with the ability to obtain and maintain Coastal Valleys Emergency Medical Services Agency (CVEMSA) accreditation.
- Candidates who are not currently accredited with Coastal Valleys Emergency Medical Services Agency (CVEMSA) as a Paramedic in Sonoma County must obtain and maintain accreditation within the first four months of employment with the City of Santa Rosa.
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Possession of a Firefighter I Certificate issued by the California State Fire Marshal or successful completion of a California State Fire Marshal approved Firefighter I
Academy. If a Firefighter I accreditation was received from another State, the accreditation will be reviewed and accepted on a case-by-case basis. - Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification are required and must be maintained throughout employment.
- This classification requires the use of a City vehicle while conducting City business. In order to drive, individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely and must possess, and maintain throughout employment, a valid California Class C driver's license. Possession of a Firefighter Endorsement and a current Health Questionnaire (DL 546) must be obtained during the probationary period and maintained throughout employment.
Additional Information
The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Incumbents in this classification are required to work 24-hour shift assignments, including weekends and holidays, and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice. Due to the varied and unpredictable nature of the work, incumbents may also be required to work under the following conditions:
A Firefighter is required to wear protective gear, carry appropriate tools, and wear a self-contained breathing apparatus, weighing a combined total of 100 pounds, while performing many of the emergency-related duties. Incumbents are exposed to a variety of weather conditions and are required to tolerate very hot and very cold temperatures. While performing emergency aid, a Firefighter may lift and carry victims and move equipment requiring the use of stomach and back muscles. Incumbents are required to have the ability to hear a variety of warning devices and alarms, gas leaks, or calls for help. Some rescue duties require the operation of mechanical rescue equipment and the monitoring of proper safety techniques in the use of such equipment. The tools used by a Firefighter require precise arm-hand positioning and movements, such as when operating a chain saw or using emergency medical rescue equipment. The operation of firefighting equipment often requires the coordinated movement of more than one limb simultaneously. Emergency situations may require incumbents to work in small, cramped crawl spaces, areas where vision is limited, and/or at heights including roof tops or on ladders. A Firefighter must be able to distinguish among colors including the color of smoke and flame in order to determine type or source of the fire, or to identify other potentially dangerous situations.
Incumbents may be assigned to the Hazardous Materials Response Team and will be required to wear a totally encapsulated suit for up to one hour; collect samples and secure leaks of unknown substances; work with heavy tools; perform chemical tests to identify unknown substances.
About the City of Santa Rosa Fire Department:
The Santa Rosa Fire Department (SRFD) responds to over 28,500 incidents per year, operating out of 10 fire stations. SRFD staffs ten (10) paramedic engine companies and two (2) paramedic truck companies. Santa Rosa Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of fire protection and emergency services today, while working relentlessly to innovate new ways to better serve the community in the future.
The City of Santa Rosa is located just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 170,000. Santa Rosa is the seat of Sonoma County and the center of trade, government, commerce and medical facilities for the North Bay. The surrounding area is home to over a hundred wineries and vineyards, many beautiful parks and recreational facilities, including 16 golf courses, and the spectacular Northern California coastline. Santa Rosa is in the center of a nationally recognized cycling area. It boasts many attractions associated with large cities, including a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions and internationally-recognized restaurants, yet still retains the warmth and small town feel of decades past. Santa Rosa has been named one of the 50 greenest cities in the United States with one of the top five mid-sized downtowns in California.
The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations needed to participate in the recruitment process may be made by submitting a Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form within five (5) business days of being noticed that an event requiring accommodation is occurring. You may also contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 543-3060 or jobs@srcity.org.
In addition to offering a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits.
This classification is in Public Safety Unit 2 - Fire. Please click HERE to be redirected to the City's benefits information page.
Salary : $110,926 - $133,172
