Job Description

Join our dedicated team at Sycuan Fire Department and become part of a team dedicated to protecting our guests, residents, and community. We take pride in delivering exceptional emergency services and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all. If you're passionate about serving others and making a difference, we invite you to join our team.

Job Purpose: Suppresses fires, preserves life and property from the elements of disaster and renders medical care to sick and injured

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in fire company activities including fire suppression, rescue, public assistance, fire investigation, fire prevention, pre-fire planning, fire company training, public education, and routine maintenance of apparatus, equipment and fire department facilities
• Performs rescues, fire suppression, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, medical aid and any other duties related to the preservation of life and property
• Maintains basic knowledge of the duties of other personnel in the station
• Performs duties of Acting Officer-In Charge when directed and if qualified
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in data and information necessary to perform duties
• Inspects and tests ambulance equipment
• Completes appropriate medical reports
• Maintains currency of all necessary certifications as required
• Provides patient care and transportation of patients to appropriate medical facilities as needed
• Performs other duties as directed by the Fire Captain

Job Specifications: Essential:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• State of California Paramedic license in good standing
• Successful completion of standard internal firefighter written test
• San Diego County Paramedic accreditation in good standing
• In-house Physical Abilities Test, CPAT, or Biddle Certificate
• CA Driver's License in good standing
• BLS CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Cards

Skills and Knowledge: Essential:

• Ability to pass annual BIA Pack Test to include donning a 45 pound hose pack (or equivalent) and walking a total of three (3) miles in 45 minutes or less
• Ability to effectively communicate with department personnel
• Ability to execute operational and procedural changes
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks and assignments
• Ability to complete forms, documents and written reports
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make sound judgments
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Working knowledge of word processing programs
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to show up to work on time

New Recruits : $83,720.00 /Annually

Completing Probation: $91,195.00 /Annually

Benefits:

• 48/96 Work schedule
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Free Life Insurance, Annual and Longevity bonuses.
• Sycuan First Responder Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time off (2 weeks the first year) + 401k with Match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Auto, Home, Pet and Legal insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Spending Account
• On-site medical/dental center with pharmacy and chiropractor services.
• Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Program.

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