Firefighter jobs in California

About the role

Under varying levels of supervision, participates in all phases of emergency operations during an assigned shift to protect life, property, and the environment; participates in all suppression, advanced life support medical care, and haza rdous materials abatement; performs fire prevention inspections; participates in and presents public education programs; participates in training activities; performs station and equipment maintenance, and cleans and maintains station quarters and grounds; performs related work as required.

What you'll bring

• High School diploma or CHSPE certificate
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age at time of application
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• When applicable, a lateral position must have 2 years of experience as a full time firefighter paramedic.
• Must possess a current paramedic license issued by a California Emergency Medical Services Authority at time of employment or within 30 days of employment, and maintain throughout employment in this position
• Must possess a current paramedic card issued by Riverside EMS agency within 45 days of employment and maintain throughout employment in this position
• Must possess a current ACLS card, PALS card, and ITLS or PHTLS within 30 days of employment and maintain throughout employment in this position
• Valid CPR and AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (BLS) certifications at time of employment and throughout employment in this position
• Completion of a California State Accredited Firefighter Academy or California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certification
• Possession of Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Certificate (HAZ-MAT FRO).
• Possession of Confined Space Rescue Awareness Certificate
• Must be willing to work shifts as structured by the fire department

Benefits