Firefighter/EMT

Position: FIRE FIGHTER/EMT

Reports to: Fire Chief

Location: La Jolla Reservation

Job Type: Full-time

Rate: $20/hr/$22

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position Summary:

Under supervision, to respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls for the protection of life and property; provides basic and advanced life support services to ill or injured persons in accordance with the policies established by the Department of Emergency Medical Services of San Diego County; fights fires and participates in fire prevention activities for the protection of life and property; operates and maintains vehicles, apparatus, equipment, stations, and communication systems; teaches fire safety to the public, and performs other duties as required. This is an entry level into the professional fire service series. The firefighter/EMT is a uniformed member of the safety/fire suppression/EMS division of the department. This position supports dual responsibilities as an EMT and as a firefighter and is utilized in all risk assignments as needed. Positions in this class represent the working level, firefighting crew. Incumbents generally operate a hose at a fire scene but perform other duties upon order of the incident commander. A major effort is spent on training for hazardous situations. Incumbents are called upon to work in potentially hazardous conditions when at the scene of an emergency. Upon approval of the Fire Chief, incumbents can be expected to perform the duties of the Driver operator when the level of staffing so requires. Each incumbent performs ancillary duties involving the administration of the fire department. These collateral duties may be in the areas of fire prevention, public education, inspection, inventory, training, or other aspects of the fire suppression/prevention programs.

Duties:

Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Respond to fire and other emergency alarms; connect and lay hose lines; assist in operating nozzles and direct water stream and other extinguishing agents onto fires; position and climb ladders to fight fires and effect rescue operations; make entry ventilation openings in buildings using hand and power tools; assist in the rescue, overhaul, and/or salvage of buildings, cars, aircraft or other hazardous environments; operate pneumatic and auxiliary equipment such as generators and pumps; perform building and grounds maintenance; clean, service, inspect and test motor driven equipment including automobiles, fire, rescue and supply trucks; render emergency medical aid as an EMT, examining and assessing victims, communicating vital medical data to medical and/or fire personnel and administering medical treatment in accordance within established guidelines, perform primary and secondary medical physical assessments of patients; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation; maintain an effective airway for patients with compromised breathing; administer life support, operate heart monitoring and defibrillation equipment; operate radios, telephones and other communications equipment in order to communicate medical information to other fire personnel; may operate fire and rescue apparatus in training or relief of others; study fire department rules, regulations and procedures; attend drills, training and conferences; study firefighting techniques; about fire hazards and conduct community inspections; give demonstrations, classes and training to the public; operate computer related equipment and software applications related to assignment; may assist in conducting hydrant maintenance or routine inspections; participate in physical fitness program; build and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with coworkers, other Tribal employees, personnel from a wide range of outside agencies, other colleagues in the field, and the public; and perform related duties as assigned. Responds to alarms; performs fire control activities and utilizes strategies in the areas of victim rescue, exposure tactics, ventilation, fire containment and extinguishment; fights structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle and wildland fires; inspects and maintains nozzles, appliances, fittings, hydrants, fire extinguishers, hand and power tools, ropes, emergency lighting equipment, generators, rescue and first aid and related equipment; operates fuel and oil pumps, building heating and cooling systems, cutting, boring and sawing tools, lighting, lifting and air moving equipment, various types of extinguishers, appliances, elevators, fire protection and escape systems, radio equipment and meters; uses a variety of tools, ropes, knots, ladders, life lines, belts and couples; reels, unreels and carries hoses; connects nozzles and valve fittings; extends and reduces hose lines; lays single and multiple hose lines; lays hoses and operates hose streams above and below street level; raises, climbs and works from extension ladders; makes forcible entries; receives and transmits alarms; controls traffic; provides emergency care and treatment of fire and accident victims; lifts, carries and transports victims; administers first aid to victims of accidents and fires; renders emergency medical aid as an EMT within a team consisting of a communicator and an attendant, examining victim, communicating vital medical data to medical personnel and administering medical treatment in accordance with established guidelines and the specific instruction of hospital medical personnel; assists the public in a wide variety of emergency calls involving illness and urgent situations; conducts fire drills and demonstrates fire equipment; writes fire alarm reports; interprets federal, state, local and departmental rules and regulations; assists in the maintenance of fire station and grounds; performs a variety of collateral administrative work involving fire prevention and suppression programs; engages in public information activities; maintains inventories; recommends purchase of firefighting equipment, physical fitness apparatus and station appliances; maintains physical fitness: operates Tribal vehicles; and performs related work as required.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

· Possession of a valid California Driver's License Class C always during and required for employment.

· Possession of a Firefighter endorsement to accompany the Class C California Driver’s License within one year of employment preferred.

· Possession of a valid American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation card Possession of certification as an Emergency Medical Technician license at all times of employment.

· Possession of a Completion Certification of a Recognized California State Fire Marshal Fire Academy.

· Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter-I (highly desirable).

· Hazardous Materials, First Responder Operational (FRO).

· Possession of current S-110 Certification

· Possession of current S-130 Certification

· Possession of current S-190 Certification

· Possession of an Incident Command System-100 Certification.

· Possession of an Incident Command System-200 Certification; and

· Possession of a California State Fire marshal Firefighter-II (highly desirable) Knowledge: Basic life support principles and procedures

· San Diego County Emergency Medical System (EMS) regulations, protocols, and procedures La Jolla Reservation Fire Department operations, such as rescue, firefighting, radio communications, Incident Command System (ICS), fire protection equipment and systems, fire behavior, hazardous materials, and water systems

· Federal, state, Tribal, and local laws, regulations, and standards Maintenance and repair of vehicles, apparatus, equipment, and fire hydrants

· Local geographical response factors

· Correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation Fire chemistry, and physics, of fire behavior and hazardous materials.

· Safety practices and procedures

· Personal computer operating systems and software applications

· Basic mathematics and mechanical relationships

· Simple record keeping methods

· Proper methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in firefighting

· General principles of fire suppression and prevention

· Appropriate safety precautions and procedures

· Laws, ordinances, and codes governing the Emergency Medical Technician

· Identify signs and symptoms and provide treatments for injuries and illnesses as described in the San Diego Protocols

· Medical assistance at accidents, emergencies, and other related incidents

· Making defined decisions and providing emergency treatment to patients who are seriously ill or have life-threatening conditions

· Applying splints to limbs, dressing wounds, administering pain relief, and reading monitoring equipment

· Use of different equipment, including ventilators, to assist breathing

· Checking the efficiency of vehicles and equipment to maintain a state of operational readiness Assessing appropriate methods of conveying patients

· Inserting and verifying patency of advanced airways (intubation)

· Administering life-saving procedures, such as giving electric shocks to the heart (defibrillation cardioversion) in cases of cardiac arrest, EMT’s are qualified to use 'invasive' clinical techniques. These include:

Ability:

· Read, understand, and apply technical firefighting materials and concepts

· Respond and react quickly and calmly to changing situations under emergency pressures Perform routine administrative functions

· Perform limited mechanical work involved

· Perform first aid Perform rescues

· Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices

· Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

· Operate computers, understand, and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately

· Learn local conditions, locations, and regulations

· Write comprehensive reports and maintain accurate records

· Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work Clean and maintain fire station and grounds

· Provide medical aid in accordance with the established procedures.

Training and Qualification:

Any combination of training, education, and experience, which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities stated above, and the ability to perform the duties of the position. A typical qualifying entrance background is journey-level experience performing firefighting work in a public agency

Completion of a recognized California state fire academy

Possession of a Firefighter-I certification

Physical:

Must be able to past the Pack Test at the Arduous Level for NWCG Qualifications. Constant upward and downward flexion of the neck, the side-to-side turning of neck; simple grasping and repetitive use of hands to hold radios, equipment, and property; fine finger dexterity to manipulate apparatus controls, computer keyboard, and writing utensils; lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 45 lbs.

Frequent walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, climbing, balancing and squatting; bending and twisting at the waist; pushing, pulling and reaching above and below shoulder level; power grasping; walking on uneven ground; driving; lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 45 pounds from below the waist to above shoulder level; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 lbs. with or without assistance, running, crawling; lifting, and carrying objects and persons weighing more than 100 lbs. with or without assistance.

Environmental:

Exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity, and temperature swings working indoors and outdoors; extreme noise of emergency equipment; mechanical and electrical hazards of burning equipment, facilities, and materials; explosive hazards of gases and explosive devices; radiation hazards of locations having exposure to radioactive materials; fumes, odors and dust of atmosphere at fires and other emergency sites; biological hazards of bodily fluids, airborne and blood-borne pathogens; toxic substances of burning materials. Work is performed in 8-hour shifts, can be extended to 24 hours, with time allowed for meals, breaks, and sleeping subject to interruption as required by emergency situations. In the event of a major fire or emergency, incumbents may be called in from off-duty to work for an extended period of time. Work is performed at the fire station and in the field at emergency sites and other locations. Work setting is both formal and informal, team-oriented, having both routine and variable tasks. Work pace and pressure is variable, frequently fast-paced, and high pressure.

Physical Work Environment:

Positions in this class perform work that involves the frequent lifting, carrying, pulling, and/or pushing of 100 pounds with occasional heavier lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling. Positions in this class require the mobility to stand, climb, stoop, reach, and bend.

Positions in this class require the mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate objects of heavy weight at high pressure.

Vision:

Positions in this class require vision (which may be corrected) to read the small print.

Background Investigation

All potential candidates shall submit to a thorough background investigation. Examples of potentially disqualifying evidence may be - past due accounts, discharged debts, late payments, collection accounts, civil judgments and/or bankruptcy; failure to exercise fiscal responsibility commensurate with income; failure to follow all traffic laws; numerous moving and non-moving violations; at-fault traffic accidents; terminations or suspensions from work; reprimands or counseling for poor work performance (including Military service); failure to meet obligations (for example, auto insurance, auto registration, selective service registration, IRS requirements, child support obligations, etc.); law enforcement contacts, arrests, and convictions (as appropriate); other than Honorable discharge from the military. It is in every candidate's best interest to be completely forthcoming and truthful during the background investigation process. The purposeful omission of information thought to potentially result in removal from the selection process can be detrimental. The failure to provide complete, accurate, and honest information is interpreted as dishonesty and lack of integrity about one's character.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 USC 472), preference filling this vacancy will be given to qualified Indian candidates who present proof of eligibility for Indian Preference. Verification on BIA form 5-4432 or form Tribal ID card must be provided with the application. For the purpose of this policy, Indian/Native American is defined as an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: The la Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians is committed o maintaining a drug-free working environment and to comply with the Drug-Free workplace Act of 1998, 45CFR, subpart F. The interested candidate must be able to pass a drug-screening test and maintain a drug-free and professional working environment.

To apply please submit or mail your resume and cover letter to: La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians 22000 Hwy 76 Pauma Valley, CA 9206

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20