Responds to rescue calls and administers emergency medical care; responds to fire alarms; removes persons from danger; lays and connects fire hose lines; uses chemical extinguisher, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment; raising, lowering, and climbing ladders; ventilates building to release heat and smoke; places salvage covers to prevent water damage and to prevent the fires from rekindling; operates fire equipment and pumps; inspects buildings, schools, and places of public assembly for fire hazards and fire code violations; recommends corrective action. Cleans and inspects fire equipment; lubricates, makes adjustments, and repairs equipment; maintains fuel and oil supply; cleans and tests fire hoses; inspects fire hydrants; clears weeds and brush; paints hydrants and fire alarm boxes; cleans and maintains assigned part of fire house and grounds. Participates in fire drills and training exercise; participates in fire prevention training, including fire drills, classes in fire suppression techniques, and first aid. Some training requires strenuous exertion under conditions involving fire, heat, smoke, and cramped surroundings.

Education and Experience: A valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements: 

Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities including running, walking, crouching or crawling during emergency operations, moving equipment and injured/deceased persons, climbing stairs/ladders, performing life-saving and rescue procedures, and operating assigned equipment and vehicles; maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations and communicating with others.

License or Certificate:

Class C California Driver’s License.

Successful applicants may be required to pass a comprehensive medical examination.

Recruitment Process The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application, completing a department ride-along, and participating in oral interview(s). 

Please notify the Human Resources Department if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.

NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.