Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee

Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee
Under close supervision, participates in a comprehensive joint training program at a District sponsored fire academy; performs all related learning and testing activities; performs related fire and emergency medical services activities while awaiting assignment to the fire academy; successfully completes the fire academy. Upon successful completion of the fire academy, a Firefighter Paramedic Trainee will be eligible to be placed as a probationary status Firefighter Paramedic. The probationary period is eighteen (18) months. Time spent as a Firefighter Paramedic Trainee by an employee who is subsequently promoted to the classification of Firefighter Paramedic shall be credited towards the probationary period. 

Firefighter/Paramedic
Under direction, will perform tasks related to the safety of others in the Moraga-Orinda Fire District including fire calls, EMS calls, and public service.

• Works a 48/96 shift, which are back-to-back 24-hour shifts, followed by 96 hours off. 

•  Performs daily medical equipment check to ensure that supplies are fully stocked.

• Performs daily check of medical equipment to ensure that batteries are charged, inventory is complete, and all equipment is in working order.

• Participates in daily/weekly/monthly apparatus checks and assists the Fire Fighter/Engineer(s) in checking fluid levels, inspecting for leaks, checking for potential maintenance problems, etc.

• Performs station maintenance including housekeeping duties such as waxing floors, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, wiping down wall surfaces, cleaning kitchens, cleaning rest rooms, preparing meals, yard work, etc.

• Under the direction of a ranking officer (Captain), the Employee takes orders to perform under their supervision; however, at time the Employee is expected to use personal judgment and respond appropriately to situations.

• Paramedics are tested on County protocol for emergency care and must meet continuing education requirements every two years.  Paramedics are involved in CQI review to review the quality of response and administered care to ensure that County protocols have been followed.

• Perform at least 60 minutes of exercise per day, with 30 minutes of recovery and hygiene.

• Participates in and annual/medical physical and physical fitness evaluation to monitor health and fitness of employee.

• Drills are performed on approximately 2/3 of the workdays each month using equipment that would be used in emergency situations.  Drills last from one to six hours per day, and may be interrupted by emergency calls.  The following are typical training drills, which represent procedures performed in actual emergency situations.

• Hose drills involve laying 2 ½" or Large Diameter Hose (LDH) hose (supply lines from hydrant to pumper), and pulling 2 ½", 1 ¾, 1 ½", 1", and 3/4" hose (pumper to nozzle).  The hoses vary in pressure, depending on the diameter of the hose, ranging from 95-200 psi.  Employee also performs various other drills to practice hose pump operations.

• Ladder drills involve the transferring and positioning of hydraulic or manual ladders.  Hydraulic ladders are operated from the aerial truck and are operated by lever controls.  Manual ground ladders range in height from 12 to 35 feet and vary in weight depending on construction.  Ladders may be put into operation by Employee alone, or with up to two other Employees dependent on the ladder selected.  Ground ladders are be transferred manually for varying distances and then placed upright in the desired position.

• Breathing apparatus drills require the Employee to remove breathing apparatus equipment from the storage compartments and then place the breathing apparatus equipment into operation on the Employee's person.  The Employee would check for proper operation, and practice the proper use of breathing apparatus during emergency situations.

• Extrication drills include the operation of extrication equipment.  Using a wrecked vehicle, the Employee tests and practices the use of power tools which are used to remove people trapped in vehicles due to vehicle accidents.  Tools include hydraulic tools and 12v electric cutting tools.

• Ventilation drills require the use of ground ladders, large blowers, axes, and chain saws to practice proper procedures for cutting structures and setting up equipment.  Ventilation procedures may require the employee to be on flat or pitched roofs, and in attics or crawl spaces.

• High and low angle rescue drills require repelling and belaying with the aid of harnesses, and the use of technical systems for lowering and/or hauling (removing trapped persons or animals).

• EMS drills require the Employee to demonstrate proper method of CPR, use of automatic defibrillators, IV set up, gurney use and operation, and knowledge of the use of EMS equipment.

• In an emergency situation, may enter a building or structure to remove persons or animals, and to perform salvage operation (de-watering) which requires the use of salvage covers (water tarps) and a water vacuum to remove water and prevent damage.  When entering a hazardous atmosphere, the Employee would use the "two in/two out" standard which requires that two Firefighters are outside of the IDLH atmosphere for every two entering, except in known rescue situations.

• May be on roofs flat or pitched, in attics, and in crawl spaces, to perform various details mentioned above.

• In an emergency situation is responsible for assessing victims' injuries, taking blood pressure, performing CPR, setting up emergency IVs and transporting patients on gurneys and into paramedic vehicles.  The Candidate Paramedic must have a complete understanding of all County protocols and perform all protocols and skills allowed and required in the County.  The Candidate would be responsible for patient care on ALS (Advanced Life Support) patients, would prepare patient for transport when required, and would make appropriate decision regarding which facility to transfer patient to based on County protocol.

• After emergency calls, all reports and documents are written and filed including the PCR (Patient Care Report) which is left at the hospital after transport.  Upon returning to quarters, a computer generated report is to be completed within 24 hours.

• After emergency calls, all equipment on the vehicles is cleaned and returned to service, and first aid items are replenished.  All hoses and nozzles are cleaned, and all equipment and supplies are replaced, including filling the air tanks on breathing apparatus.
 

• 18 years of age & High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License within 60 days of employment. The ability to obtain a firefighters endorsement within 18 months of employment.
• Current standing on FCTC Statewide Eligibility List as of February 14, 2025.
• Successful completion of the Cal-JAC Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) between February 15, 2024 and February 14, 2025.
• Valid California EMT-Paramedic License with a current ACLS & CPR certification or the ability to obtain the California EMT-Paramedic License by the time of field evaluation.

Please attach the following required documents to your employment application:
**If your application is not submitted with the required documents, the application will be considered incomplete, and you will not be placed in the pool of qualified candidates** 
1. Must be active on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) on February 14, 2025.
2. Please upload all of the following: 

Salary : $124,260