FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC

Salary : $78,595.00 - $98,154.00 Annually

Location : Montebello, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : FY24-25 (2)

Department : Fire Department

Opening Date : 10 / 31 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

56-Hour Work Week

This Salary Range Includes

15%) PARAMEDIC BONUS

Plus $250 per month for Firefighter I Certificate or AA / AS Degree or 60 units

Or $400 per month for Firefighter II Certificate or BA / BS Degree of 120 units

Prior Lateral Sworn Fire Service will be credited towards Longevity Pay

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

This recruitment is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time . All applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice

TESTING :

INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED, ON AN ONGOING BASIS.

ORAL EXAMINATION : TBD

PARADEMIC SKILLS TESTING / EXAMINATION : TBD

A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS :

• A completed City of Montebello on-line employment application via NEOGOV.
• Current and valid Picture Identification.
• Copy of State certified Fire Academy Diploma or Firefighter 1 Certificate (or State equivalent if not California).
• Copy of current California State Paramedic License (or, if not California, a State equivalent accompanied with a Current National Registry Certificate).
• A copy of your High School diploma or equivalent (highly desirable)
• Proof of successful completion of a Biddle Physical Ability Test or PAT (dated within twelve months of application submittal date).

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to perform a wide variety of firefighting and emergency service duties; to perform fire inspections and prevention work; to perform station and equipment maintenance; to undergo continued training in firefighting and emergency service work; to perform special assignments as delegated; and to perform related work as required.

This is the first working level for City firefighting and emergency service assignments. Incumbents are expected to become capable of and proficient at performing a wide range of normal firefighting and emergency response duties. Incumbents are also expected to become capable of and proficient at performing paramedic duties if assigned.

Responds to fire and emergency alarms; drives vehicles; lays and connects hoses; holds nozzles and directs fog or water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, line, and other equipment; ventilates burning buildings to deal with emergency situations; removes persons from danger; administers first aid and / or emergency medical services to injured persons; performs clean-up and salvage operations; may be specially assigned to paramedic rescue squad duty, responding to a variety of calls requiring the performance of special rescue and emergency medical assistance; maintains oxygen breathing equipment, resuscitation equipment, and other rescue equipment; participates in demonstrations of accident prevention, rescue, and first aid; performs regular station and equipment maintenance work; cleans living quarters, maintaining them in a clean and orderly condition; tests fire hydrants, reviews and receives training in Fire Department rules and regulations, fire hazards, firefighting techniques, and emergency service procedures; participates in training exercises; performs fire inspection and prevention work; may meet the public, making presentations to further Department public relations; may assume the duties of a Fire Engineer in an Engineer's absence or in a training capacity.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Training and Experience : Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education : Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable. Completion of State certified fire academy is required for permanent appointment.

Work Background : Some experience in fire and emergency service work is highly desirable.

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

SELECTION PROCESS :

Candidates who pass the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list which may remain valid for up to one year.

Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully complete all of the following :

A comprehensive investigation is conducted into each candidate's background in order to evaluate the candidate's suitability for the position. Areas of inquiry include :

PLEASE NOTE :

The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

250 / mo FF I Cert. or AA / AS degree

Why do you feel you would be the ideal candidate for this position?

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

Have you uploaded a scanned copy of your Driver's License? (required)

Have you attached Copy of State certified Fire Academy Diploma or Firefighter 1 Certificate (or State equivalent if not California)?

Required Question