What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Operations Helicopter Paramedic Rescuer position at Orange County Fire Authority?
The Air Operations Helicopter Paramedic Rescuer recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current OCFA Firefighter/Paramedics will be accepted.
The Air Operations Section is recruiting for the position of Helicopter Paramedic Rescuer to create a candidate pool list to fill future vacancies. Air Operation personnel work on a 48/96 schedule.
To obtain Helicopter Paramedic Rescuer Qualifications, Candidates will be required to successfully complete the following training:
- Helicopter Paramedic Rescuer Basic Academy
- Day and Night check rides for all skills
In addition to the required training listed above, candidates must receive a Helicopter Paramedic Rescuer Operations Spotter Qualification within one year. To obtain the Paramedic Helicopter Rescuer Operations Spotter qualification, incumbents must complete the following:
- Possess a minimum of six (6) months of experience as Helicopter Paramedic Rescuer
- NVG Computer and Instructor-led training
- OCFA Operations Spotter Position Task Book
- Day and Night check rides for all skills
To view the "Helicopter Paramedic Rescuer Selection” agreement, please click on the following link and refer to Appendix F-7 on page 148: Orange County Professional Firefighters Association Memorandum of Understanding.
Minimum requirements to be considered are:
- Rank of Firefighter
- Qualified and accredited in Orange County as a paramedic
- Minimum of (one) 1 year experience as an OCFA paramedic
- Overall rating of “Standard” or above on most recent annual review of performance
Highly desirable qualifications include:
- Basic Air Operations (S-270)
- Helicopter Crew Member (S-271)
- Intermediate Wildland (S-290)
- Rescue Systems 1 or Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations
- Swift Water Rescue certificate
- Aviation Training at www.iat.gov: A-100, A-103, A-109, A-110, A-112, A-115, and A-204
- NCWG Standards for Helicopter Operations (Chapters 2, 3 and 4)
NCWG Standards for Helicopter Operations
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
To apply, go to www.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following:
- Online application
- Cover memo of interest
- Resumé (two pages maximum) outlining your education, experience and any other background information relating to this position
- Inclusion of related certificates or training or related professional qualifications is also encouraged
All materials must be uploaded with your electronic application and submitted no later than Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- Recruitment Closes – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 – Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm
- Oral Interviews – March 26, 2025 and March 28, 2025 (if required)
- Training Dates – May 1 – May 29, 2025
If there is a change in the recruitment process, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates.
QUESTIONS:
Should you have additional questions, please contact Fire Battalion Chief Dan Dufrene at (949)919-1869.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV
Please contact Duke Steppe, Huma Resources Manager atdukesteppe@ocfa.org or (714) 573-6807 if you are experiencing any difficulties completing your application or uploading your attachments.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations for the purposes of employment testing should contact Duke Steppe, Huma Resources Manager at dukesteppe@ocfa.org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.
