Firefighter Paramedic II Laterral

Three (3) vacancies currently exist within the department. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies that may occur over the next 12-month period.

About the role

Vacaville Firefighter/Paramedics perform skilled work in emergency fire suppression, emergency medical care, fire prevention, investigation activities, ALS transportation, and other activities that support the protection of life and property. Firefighter/Paramedics assume primary responsibility for patient care at the scene of a medical emergency, assist in the maintenance and care of all stations, apparatus, and equipment, and perform other related duties normally associated with the position of a professional Firefighter/Paramedic.

Firefighter/Paramedic II is the journey level and performs the full range of Firefighter and Paramedic duties.

Compensation

$131,451 - $188,025 annually

• The minimum salary includes base pay, holiday pay, EMT pay, and education & uniform allowances.
• The maximum salary includes maximum base pay, holiday pay, EMT pay, bachelor's degree, Senior Firefighter III, bilingual pay, and continuing education & uniform allowances.

• Educational Incentive: 2.5% for Associate's Degree and 5% for Bachelor's Degree
• Holiday Pay: 3.38%
• Senior Firefighter Program: 2.5-11% (depends on qualifications)
• Bilingual Premium: 2.5% per pay period
• Clothing Allowance: $1,800/year
• Tuition Reimbursement: $2,200/year
• Generous contributions to medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous vacation accruals
• Participation in CalPERS Retirement System

Schedule

Vacaville Firefighter/Paramedics currently work a 48/96 shift schedule, resulting in an average workweek of 56 hours.

Ideal Candidate

The City of Vacaville is seeking an enthusiastic, journey-level fire service professional with a positive attitude who is excited to become part of a community service-driven team. The ideal candidate will be:

• A team player who has empathy toward the community and coworkers and possesses a high level of emotional intelligence;
• A professional firefighter paramedic who can quickly assimilate into a high-performing all-risk emergency response team;
• A field-proven, paramedic-level EMS provider with a track record of competent and compassionate patient care;
• Well versed in modern fire service practices; and
• Knowledgeable in fire science and prehospital medical care.

Requirements

Education

• Certification of successful completion of California State Fire Marshal approved Firefighter I training (or equivalent) curriculum is required.
• College-level coursework in fire science is desirable.

Experience

• One year paid full-time professional experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic in an all-risk fire department that provides services similar to those of the City of Vacaville is required.
• Two or more years experience is desirable.

License and Certificate Requirements

• Possession of current, valid California Paramedic License
• Possession of California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 (or reciprocity). Possession of California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 2 (or reciprocity) is desirable
• Possession of a California driver’s license, Class B or C, with a Firefighter Endorsement or better
• Possession of a current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card issued in accordance with the guidelines of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
• Possession of a Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professional certification (PEPP)
• Possession of a Prehospital Trauma Life Support certification (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support certification (BTLS/ITLS)
• Possession of California State Fire Marshal Rescue Systems 1 Certification is desirable
• Possession of California State Fire Marshal Driver/Operator 1A Certification is desirable

Additional Information

Applicants considered for appointment will be required to undergo a thorough background investigation including CVSA exam, a complete medical exam, and a psychological exam.