PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS HUMAN RESOURCES 35008 Pala Temecula Rd. P.M.B. 50 Pala CA 92059
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Firefighter/Paramedic
Department: Fire Department
Division: Fire Department
Salary: $91,000.00 Annual Salary OT eligible
Status: Regular Full-time
Supervisor: Fire Captain Fire Apparatus Engineer
Subordinates: None
Benefits:
• 401K Retirement Plan Eligibility after 1 year of service. Company Matches half of employees contribution up to 7 • Paid Medical Dental and Vision Insurance • Vacation Up to 13 days per year for FT employees • Sick Leave Up to 8 days per year for FT employees • Life Insurance • The Company provides up to $25,000.00
POSITION SUMMARY
Under supervision, to respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls for the protection of life and property, to render first aid, lifesaving measures, and perform related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Receives, transmits, and responds to alarms. Performs fire control activities and utilizes strategies in the areas of victim rescue, exposure tactics, ventilation, fire containment, and extinguishment. Fights structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, and wildland fires, and is sometimes required to make forcible entries. Inspects and maintains nozzles, appliances, fittings, hydrants, fire extinguishers, hand and power tools, ropes, emergency lighting equipment, generators, rescue, and first aid, and related equipment, including fire protection systems. Operates fuel and oil pumps, building heating and cooling systems, cutting, boring, and sawing tools, lighting, lifting, and air moving equipment, various types of extinguishers, appliances, elevators, fire protection, and escape systems, radio equipment, and meters. Uses a variety of tools, ropes, knots, ladders, life lines, belts, and couples reels, unreels, and carries hoses, connect nozzles, and valve fittings. Extends and reduces hose lines, lays single and multiple hose lines, lays hoses, and operates hose streams above and below street level, raises, climbs, and works from extension ladders. Provides emergency care and treatment of fire and accident victims, lifts, carries, and transports victims. Administers first aid to victims of accidents and fires, renders emergency medical aid as an EMT within a team consisting of a communicator and an attendant, examining the victim, communicating vital medical data to medical personnel, and administering medical treatment by established guidelines and the specific instruction of hospital medical personnel. Assists the public in a wide variety of emergency calls involving illness and urgent situations, and may need to assist in traffic control. Conducts fire drills and demonstrates fire equipment. Assists in the investigation of fire, writes fire alarm, and various reports. Interprets federal, state, local, and departmental rules and regulations, assists in the maintenance of fire station and grounds. Performs a variety of collateral administrative work involving fire prevention and suppression programs, and engages in public information activities. Recommends the purchase of firefighting equipment, physical fitness apparatus, and station appliances, conducts fire prevention inspections of dwellings, public assemblies, commercial, industrial, and government buildings, and maintains an inventory of items. Identifies common, special, structural, and panic hazards, interprets fire and building codes, issues orders to comply with such codes. Examines the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids and other hazardous materials, makes recommendations regarding the correction of hazards. Operates Tribal vehicles, observing legal and defensive driving practices. Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of basic mathematics and mechanical relationships. Knowledge of record-keeping methods. Knowledge of the proper methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in firefighting. Knowledge of the general principles of fire suppression and prevention. Knowledge of advanced first aid and medical supplies. Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and codes governing Emergency Medical Technicians. Knowledge of diagnostic signs and treatments for injuries and illnesses as described in the San Diego Protocols. Ability to administer lifesaving procedures, such as giving electric shocks to the heart, defibrillation in cases of cardiac arrest, and paramedics are qualified to use invasive clinical techniques. Ability to make diagnoses and give emergency treatment to patients who are seriously ill or have life-threatening conditions. Ability to apply splints to limbs, dress wounds, administer pain relief, and read monitoring equipment. Ability to insert drips and fluids and use different equipment, including ventilators to assist breathing. Ability to transport patients needing skilled treatment while traveling by ambulance. Ability to check the efficiency of vehicles and equipment to maintain a state of operational readiness. Ability to drive and crew the ambulance or other rapid response vehicles. Ability to assess appropriate methods of conveying patients. Ability to assist with patient care in hospitals or health care centers. Ability to administer intravenous injections. Ability to administer other drug treatments. Ability to insert a tube into the throat, intubation. Ability to provide medical aid by the established procedure. Ability to read, understand, and apply technical firefighting materials and concepts. Ability to respond quickly to changing situations under emergency pressures. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities stated above and the ability to perform the duties of the position. A typical qualifying entrance background is journey-level experience performing firefighting work in a public agency. Minimum Entry-Level Credentials: Valid California Drivers License California State Paramedic Licensure San Diego County Paramedic Accreditation Valid ACLS certification Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR Healthcare provider certification Approved California State Fire Marshall Fire Fighter I Certification CPAT Required. Must obtain within 3 months of submitting resume. Must have prior to hire. FF-I and FF-II Highly desirable FEMA ICS-100 ICS-200 ICS-700 ICS-800 certification Must possess and maintain a Class C California Drivers License in good standing. The license will be confirmed through the Pala MVR system. Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace, including marijuana, as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians. Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment. Indian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members. Pala Band of Mission Indians is an equal opportunity employer.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Heavy Work: Positions in this class perform work which involves the frequent lifting, carrying, pulling, and/or pushing of 100 pounds with occasional heavier lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling. Mobility: Positions in this class require the mobility to stand, climb, stoop, reach, and bend. Positions in this class require the mobility of arms to reach and the dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate objects of heavy weight at high pressure. Vision: Positions in this class require vision which may be corrected to read the small print. Environmental Conditions: Incumbents may be required to work with harsh or toxic substances. May be required to wear protective apparel, including goggles, face protectors, aprons, shoes, and oxygen breathing apparatus. May be required to work at considerable heights. Incumbents are required to sustain physical exertion and/or to work in physically uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods. Other Requirements: All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.
HOW TO APPLY
Pala Fire Department is accepting applications on a continuous basis. Employment Applications available at the Hall Administration - 12196 Pala Mission Road. PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND/or APPLICATION TO Jobs - Pala Tribe