Fire Fighter Paramedic

Soboba Casino - San Jacinto, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Jacinto, CA

Accommodation

About the position

Under supervision, responds to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous condition situations, and other types of emergency and public incidents; protects life and property endangered by fire and other emergencies; performs fire safety inspections; and performs related duties as required. Positions in this class are primarily responsible for the operations of a fire hose and related equipment when engaged in fire suppression and compassionately deliver high-quality basic, as well as advanced patient care when engaged in medical calls.

Responsibilities

• Respond to structure fires, use power tools and hand tools for forcible entry during emergencies.
• Render emergency medical aid as a Paramedic examining and assessing victims.
• Communicate vital medical data to medical and/or fire personnel and administer medical treatment in accordance within established guidelines.
• Perform primary and secondary medical physical assessments of patients; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Operate heart monitoring and defibrillation equipment; operate radios and other communications equipment.
• Give demonstrations, classes and training to the public.
• Stabilize the scene of an emergency to ensure the safety of the victims and rescuers.
• Pull hose, nozzles and fittings from apparatus; connect hose, nozzles and fittings to supply water where needed.
• Remove ladders from apparatus and carry to desired location; spot and raise ground ladders.
• Ventilate buildings to clear smoke or other hazardous atmosphere.
• Perform salvage operations by moving room contents and covering with salvage covers.
• Perform overhaul operations by removing debris from fire area and opening areas as necessary.
• Perform clean-up operations by cleaning and drying hoses after use.
• Check and inventory all firefighting tools and equipment for readiness.
• Clean and maintain apparatus and equipment.
• At scene of medical emergencies, use appropriate trauma equipment.
• Communicate with Fire Captain/Company Officer and other fire crew members.
• Critique emergencies and participate in pre-fire planning.
• Participate in station drills and training programs.
• Perform fire prevention work in the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or GED.
• One year experience in a paid fire department or two years as a firefighter in a volunteer fire department.
• Experience working as a Paramedic for one year.
• Paramedic license, with Riverside County Medical Endorsements.
• CPR, Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, BTLS, or PHTLS Provider Certification.
• California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certificate or California Accredited State Fire Academy Certificate.
• CPAT or Biddle Certificate current within the previous 12 months.
• Possession of a current and valid Class C California driver's license.
• Current California DMV Driver licenses printout.
• Minimum age at time of application submission 18 years old.