Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic (FCTC) (20253288)

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- Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic (FCTC)A growing community of approximately 20,000, the City of Dixon offers a unique combination of an outstanding location, safe environment, desirable housing, excellent schools, friendly people and a town with strong community values. Dixon can best be characterized as a progressive City that seeks excellent development, with a desire to maintain and enhance those ?quality of life? characteristics that are part of its history and agricultural heritage. Dixon is located in the northeast portion of Solano County, 19 miles southwest of Sacramento and 70 miles northeast of San Francisco. In this ideal location, Dixon enjoys convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, and to institutions of higher learning such as the University of California, Davis and the California State University, Sacramento. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT The City of Dixon is committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals have a full and fair opportunity to compete in all phases of the hiring process and promotion, and to enjoy the benefits of employment with the City. All employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal or state statutes, the City?s ordinances, resolutions, rules or regulations. Location205 Ford Way Dixon, 95620 DescriptionThe City of Dixon Fire Department is recruiting to fill vacancies of Full-Time appointments for the position of Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic. To be considered eligible for Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic you must meet the following criteria: * Pass the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Entry Level Firefighter Written Exam and be placed on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List as of June 19, 2022.* Possess a current, valid Cal-JAC CPAT Card with an issue date between June 19, 2021 and June 19, 2022 and ability to pass Citys aerial ladder agility test.* A minimum of 12 months of current and continuous experience as a full time/career firefighter with no separation time or break in service at time of application.* Possession of a current, valid Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic license meeting the requirements of the California Emergency Medical Services Authority.* Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certificate.* Possession of a current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate issued by the American Heart Association or the equivalent. (Pediatric advanced life support & basic trauma life support or international trauma life support)* Ability to possess Solano County Paramedic Accreditation within three (3) months of initial hire.* A Firefighter Class C Endorsement and maintain clean driving recordSUBMIT ABOVE DOCUMENTS DIRECTLY TO FCTC.THE CITY WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY COPIES, FAXES OR EMAILS OF DOCUMENTS.The Dixon Fire Department offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for qualified applicants pursuing a career in fire safety. Firefighter/Paramedic: This position performs firefighting, rescue, emergency medical care, fire prevention, equipment operation, and equipment maintenance activities to protect life and property; assumes primary responsibility for patient care at the scene of a medical emergency; and performs other related duties normally associated with the position of professional Firefighter/Paramedic.APPLICATION/SUPPLEMENTAL PROCESSCANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE: On-line application AND Supplemental Questionnaire Answers through the City of Dixon CalOpps page by the final filing date and must be placed on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List. On June 21, 2022 Dixon will pull a list from FCTC and if there are not enough sufficient applicants the recruitment will continue to remain open for a second pull on July 5, 2022. The most qualified candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related training and experience will be considered.CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE* Firefighter/Paramedics - Paramedic Test * Aerial Ladder Climb * Interview Process * Chiefs Interview Employment Processing: Those selected may be subject to a medical exam including drug screen; background investigation; DOJ fingerprint clearance; and in accordance with Federal Law, are able to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States. It is the policy of the City of Dixon to practice fair and equal employment under the law. Veterans Preference Points: Veterans Preference points will be applied. A PDF copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application. Special Accommodations: Contact Human Resources at . URL:DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of paramedic-level emergency medical care; applicable state and local laws, codes, regulations, and policies pertaining to paramedic-level emergency medical care; elementary physics, chemistry and mechanics; fire suppression and rescue equipment, tools and devices, and their proper use and maintenance requirements; of modern fire prevention and fire suppression methods, principles, practices and procedures; of work hazards and safety precautions associated with the work; and of first aid and CPR. Ability to learn the geography of the local area including the location of hydrants, mains, and major fire hazards; to understand and act in accordance with departmental policies and rules; to demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude as required in the operation and maintenance of firefighting and rescue equipment; to drive fire and rescue vehicles with care and safety in accordance with traffic laws and ordinances; to analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; to think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies; to learn first aid principles and apply them, to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression. Ability to keep simple records and prepare reports, to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and to meet the physical requirements established by the department.Education/Experience:Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Education:Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. An Associate?s Degree or related college level coursework is desirable.Experience:A minimum of 12 months of current and continuous experience as a full time/career firefighter with no separation time or break in service at time of application. (Volunteer, sleeper/resident, paid on-call, or seasonal does not apply to lateral firefighter recruitment).Licenses, Certificates and/or Other Requirements:A minimum of 12 months of current and continuous experience as a full time/career firefighter with no separation time or break in service at time of application. Possession of a current, valid Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic license meeting the requirements of the California Emergency Medical Services Authority. Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certificate. Possession of a current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate issued by the American Heart Association or the equivalent. (Pediatric advanced life support & basic trauma life support or international trauma life support) A CPAT card or ability to pass citys physical agility test. Ability to

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