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FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC TRAINEE
JOB FAMILY: Fire District
EEO CATEGORY: Protective Service Worker Sworn
FLSA: Non-Exempt
PAY PLAN: Full-Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Represented
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Firefighter Paramedic Trainee attends and completes an accredited Firefighter I Academy to receive instruction designed to qualify the trainee for the job classification of Firefighter Paramedic.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:
The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or departmentspecific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Attends the Firefighter I Academy to obtain instruction in such topics as structural and wildland firefighting, emergency medical response, hazardous materials response, Urban Search and Rescue, high-angle rope rescue, and related all-risk response duties. • Participates in rigorous physical fitness training.
OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• The City of Barstow’s organization, including its mission, values, structure, and key stakeholders • Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and clients/customers
• Ethical standards and professional conduct expected in the workplace Skills and Abilities to:
• Learn the proper use of firefighting tools and equipment • Understand and follow written and oral directions
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
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• Work in a structured organization that will require emotional and physical stability under stress • Work in an outdoor environment
• Perform moderate and heavy physical activities for prolonged periods • Operate modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software • Prepare reports, perform mathematical calculations, and file documents • Operate efficiently in a high-stress environment and maintain a high level of situational awareness
• Understand and execute orders received in a life-threatening environment • Maintain professionalism and minimum level of physical fitness at all times • Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:
High school diploma or equivalent, at least 18 years of age, and Applicant shall have six (6) months to successfully complete the Firefighter I Academy. Upon successful completion of the Firefighter I Academy, the selected applicant must successfully complete a probationary period upon promotion to the Firefighter Paramedic position.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid state-issue driver’s license and a good driving record • National or California EMT-P license
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Paramedic Certification (State and Local)
• Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Basic Life Support Certification
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • This position works primarily in an outdoor environment. • Perform moderate and heavy physical activities for prolonged periods. • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Very Heavy Work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.