COMMUNICATION RESERVE

Volunteer Communication Reserves are an important part of the District’s operations. Their dedication and commitment to the District contribute the overall success and safety of the organization and staff by enhancing the communications and support functions in both times of emergency and on a routine basis. Volunteer Communication Reserves do not perform firefighting functions, or other functions that are normally performed by career District personnel.


The duties consist of, but are not limited to the following:

• Fire support duties as assigned, including rehabilitation duties during fire incidents
• Provide support during mutual aid response, including track resources.
• Assist with logistical Situation/Resource Status support
• Distribute and recover radio equipment (cache radios and other equipment)
• Operate radio equipment at incidents
• Provide telephone and fax support at incidents and during emergencies
• Assist with the Mobile Command Post and Breathing Support Unit, including setup, operation, shutdown and rehabilitation (upon completion of training)
• Drive Communications Support and Breathing Support Units, including setup, startup and shutdown/rehabilitation (upon completion of the appropriate license, certification, and training requirements)
• Responsible for the inspection and care, including reporting maintenance issues through the appropriate channels, of the Mobile Communication and Breathing Support Units
• Assist in Community Events
• Other duties as assigned

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non-emergency services to the communities it serves.  The District's service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles, serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, the southern boundary of Morgan Territory, and the Tassajara Valley.  The communities are primarily residential, commercial, office park, and controlled manufacturing, along with wildland areas, protected by nine stations and one volunteer staffed station with 185 employees, and 56 volunteers.  Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected 5-member Board of Directors. 
Volunteer requirements are:

• Minimum Age – 18 years of age
•  Possession of and ability to maintain a current valid California Driver’s License, Class C, is a condition of the program
• Maintain a residence within the District, or within 30 minutes of District boundaries
• Schedule: Reserves must attend 18 out of the 24 (75%) training meetings per year. Failure to do so may result in the person being dropped from the program. Training meetings are held twice a month usually in the evening hours. In addition, the ability and flexibility to work day/night shifts when needed is important.
• Possess the physical ability to carry a minimum of 50 pounds for 500 feet, and work in hot and/or inclement weather for extended periods of time
• Must have computer access to the internet and email from home
• Basic PC computer and electronics troubleshooting
• Understanding of Public Safety radio systems
• Strong desire to serve the community

Additional Requirements (Optional) – Support Apparatus
 
All outlined minimum requirements in addition to:

• Possession and maintenance of a California Firefighter Endorsement  
• Ability to attend and pass a mandatory District provided Driver Training 1A
• Ability to pass a road test and check-off by a District Driving Instructor on the safe operation of assigned apparatus
• Availability to conduct a monthly inspection on a rotating basis  
• Ability to complete reports through the District’s Record Management System when the unit is deployed to incidents

*There are a limited number of drivers in the program.   Drivers will be added to the program on an as needed basis. The selection of drivers may require additional screening depending on the interest and number of available openings.    

ORIENTATION AND TRAINING (provided by the District)
 
The Volunteer Communications Reserve Orientation and Training will include, but not be limited to, the following:
 

• First Aid
• CPR
• Basic safety briefings
• Review of District policies
• Equipment familiarization
• Safety/Equipment drills
• Basic Incident Command System
• Correct use of PPE

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract or offer. 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire. 

Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo a background investigation, including a medical examination and a pre-employment drug screening.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at (925) 838-6628. 

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), age (40 and over), genetic characteristics and information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by law.