The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department is seeking
Firefighter - Paramedics to perform a variety of duties in the protection of life, property, and environment. A Firefighter- Paramedic responds to all types of fires, emergency medical, hazardous materials releases, rescue, and other calls.
For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link:
Firefighter-Paramedic.
LPFD utilizes the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL). All applicants must be on the FCTC SEL. Additional information on the FCTC SEL, testing dates, and locations can be located on the FCTC website: www.fctconline.org.
A Complete Application Includes
- Passage of the Cal-JAC CPAT and the FCTC Written Test within one (1) year of application submittal.
- National Registry EMT-P Certification or California Paramedic License.
- Placement on the FCTC SEL.
Applicants who are not on the FCTC SEL and do not attach their CPAT card and EMT-P card to their application will not move forward in the process.
Please note: All lateral appointments will be subject to a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Lateral Firefighters also receive shortened time in grade requirements for promotion.
Typical Duties
- Responds to and performs skilled tasks at the scenes of emergency calls including: fire, medical emergencies, rescues, hazards identification, hazardous materials identification and spills, public assistance and service.
- Safely drives and operates vehicles, apparatus and equipment.
- Teaches fire safety, CPR, CERT and other classes and participates in public education demonstrations and activities.
- Performs emergency medical procedures as a paramedic.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D equivalent, or high school proficiency certificate.
Age: At least 18 years of age at date of final filing of application.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License, or a valid Class A or B Commercial California Driver’s License and a valid Medical Examiner's Card must be maintained.
- Possession of a valid California DMV Firefighter Endorsement is required within six (6) months of employment.
- National Registry EMT-P Certification or California Paramedic License with current and continuous certifications.
- All certifications must remain current and not expire during first six months of employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge Of
- Fire department operations, such as rescue, firefighting, medical assistance, radio communications, Incident Command System (ICS), fire protection equipment and systems, fire behavior, hazardous materials and water systems.
- Federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards.
- Use and maintenance of firefighting equipment and apparatus.
- Emergency medical procedures and techniques at the Advanced Life Support (ALS) level as prescribed in Title 22-California Code of Regulations.
- Standards as defined by the State of California Firefighter I curriculum.
- Local geographical response factors.
- Basic mathematics, chemistry, and physics of fire behavior and hazardous materials.
- Safety practices and procedures.
- Computerized systems for maintaining data and preparing reports and correspondence.
Ability To
- React quickly and calmly to fight fires and perform emergency medical techniques and procedures.
- Perform rescues.
- Operate, maintain, inspect and repair vehicles, apparatus, equipment, and communication systems.
- Clean and maintain fire station and grounds.
- Conduct fire inspections (Annual Fire Company Inspection Program).
- Teach classes and participate in public education demonstrations and activities.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing by using correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Write comprehensive reports and maintain accurate records.
- Relate effectively to those contacted in the course of work.
- Learn local conditions, locations and regulations.
- Operate computers and use required software.
Recruitment Process
Application: To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. Click on “Job Opportunities”.
SELECTION PLAN
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLANDeadline To Filing
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are
tentative and subject to change based on the need of the Agency:
Continuous
Review Of Minimum Qualifications
Continuous
Interview
TBD
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN
- Paramedic Pay - 10% of Base Salary
- 7.5% pay in lieu of all holidays
- PERS Retirement
- Choice of One of Four Comprehensive Health Plans (Available only in specific geographic areas of Northern California)
- Dental Plan
- Life Insurance Coverage of $50,000
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
- Vacation accrual of 12 hours per month to a max of 24 hours per month after 16 years
- Sick Leave accrued at 11.2 hours per month
- Uniform maintenance allowance of $650/yr
- Bilingual Pay - $45 per pay period
- Educational Incentive Pay:
- $50/month 60 or more accredited college semester units-at least twenty-four (24) units must be in Fire Science
- $100/month AA/AS Degree in Fire Science
- $150/month BA/BS Degree
- $175/month Masters/PhD
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Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?
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What is your highest level of education?
- Less than High School Graduate
- High School/GED equivalent
- Some College
- Technical College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
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Do you possess a National Registry EMT-P Certification or California Paramedic License?
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Which of the following certificates do you have? (Check all that apply)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- International Trauma Life Support
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Do you possess a valid CPAT card issued no later than one (1) year from application submittal?
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Are you currently on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL)?
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I understand that incomplete applications will not be considered for this recruitment. A complete application must include: 1) Completed application 2) Completed supplemental questionnaire 3) Current Paramedic card (plus any certifications) attached 4) CPAT card attached 5) Placement on the FCTC SEL
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Are you related to anyone that works for the City of Pleasanton?
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If you answered "Yes" that you are related to someone who works for the City of Pleasanton - please provide the following information: The name of the individual (first and last). The department your relations work for. If you answered, "No", enter N/A into the dialogue box.
