What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/Paramedic - Entry Level position at Novato Fire Protection District?
Salary : $123,009.84 Annually
Location : 95 Rowland Way, Novato
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202400002
Division : Operations
Opening Date : 06 / 18 / 2024
Description
Novato Fire Protection District is a five-station agency with 64 sworn line personnel covering three shifts. Each shift has one Battalion Chief, five Captains and five engine companies including a cross staffed truck, and Type 3 engines. Staffing includes two front line paramedic ambulances, each staffed with two firefighter / paramedics. Novato averages over 7,300 calls for service a year as an all hazard fire agency.
Examples of Duties
- Response to emergency medical, fire, and public assistance calls for service
- Meet the continuing education and service requirements for EMT-P for the State of California and County of Marin, while staying skilled in use of appropriate emergency medical equipment
- Ensure proper maintenance and control over emergency medical equipment and supplies, including proper inventory procedures as set forth by the District and applicable State and Federal laws and regulations
- Prepare thorough and concise reports including Patient Care Reports and Incident Reports
- Abide by the District's rules, regulations, policies, procedures, mission, guiding principles and firefighter empowerment
- Remain skilled in fire suppression tactics, methods, and procedures as well as emergency lifesaving procedures through training drills and other maintenance programs
- Functions well as a team member of a fire company at any emergency or non-emergency scene and accepts his or her share of the work required
- Maintains an adequate level of physical fitness to meet the physical requirements required to perform firefighting tasks
- Project a positive image to the public as a fire service professional, including developing and maintaining public support for fire suppression and fire prevention activities
Typical Qualifications
NOTE : Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are subject to a background check including, but not limited to, polygraph examination, DMV driving record review, Live Scan, psychological screening, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
Supplemental Information
Please attached the following documents to your application :
The District will pay 80% of the applicable Kaiser medical premium towards the medical plan of the members choosing, for member and eligible dependents
Do you have a valid driver license?
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
Do you have a valid paramedic license?
Are you fluent in both Spanish and English?
Do you have your Firefighter 1 certification, OR have you completed a Firefighter 1 academy?
Are you a veteran?
Required Question
Salary : $60,000 - $123,010
