What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter - Application Interest position at City of Los Angeles Fire Department?
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Job Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application Graduated from a U.S. high school or equivalent, G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) certificate is required.
- Achievement of a passing score on the Firefighter Candidate Assessment (FCA) in order to be considered in the next phase of the selection process.
- Candidate Advancement Program (CAP): Candidates selected in the stratified random sampling and who move forward in the selection process after the interview will be required to provide proof of a current passing score on the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) and valid EMT certificate during the pre-background appointment and at the time of certification for hiring consideration
DUTIES
A Firefighter engages directly in firefighting, emergency medical services requiring assignment to a rescue ambulance, mitigation of hazardous materials emergencies, fire prevention and rescue, and inspections of buildings andpropertiesto ensure compliance with the fire codes.All Firefighters are required to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and may be required to become Paramedics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $78,070.00 - $113,983.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $78,070 - $113,983