Firefighter-EMT

The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department is seeking Firefighter - EMTs to perform a variety of duties in the protection of life, property, and environment. A Firefighter- EMT responds to all types of fires, emergency medical, hazardous materials releases, rescue, and other calls.

For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link:  Firefighter-EMT.   

LPFD utilizes the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL). All applicants must be on the FCTC SEL by August 5, 2024. Additional information on the FCTC SEL, testing dates, and locations can be located on the FCTC website: www.fctconline.org.

A complete application includes:
1) Passage of the Cal-JAC CPAT and the FCTC Written Test within one (1) year of application deadline (on or after August 5, 2023).
2) Possession of a valid California Emergency Medical Technician -1 (EMT-1) Certificate or a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Certificate.
3) Placement on the FCTC SEL by August 5, 2024. 

Applicants who are not on the FCTC SEL and do not attach their CPAT card and EMT card to their application will not move forward in the process.

• Responds to and performs skilled tasks at the scenes of emergency calls including:  fire, medical emergencies, rescues, hazards identification, hazardous materials identification and spills, public assistance and service.
• Safely drives and operates vehicles, apparatus, and equipment. 
• Teaches fire safety, CPR, CERT, and other classes and participates in public education demonstrations and activities. 
• Performs emergency medical procedures as an emergency medical technician. 

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D equivalent, or high school proficiency certificate.

Age: At least 18 years of age at date of final filing of application.
 
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License, or a valid Class A or B Commercial California Driver’s License and a valid Medical Examiner's Card must be maintained.
• Possession of a valid California DMV Firefighter Endorsement is required within six (6) months of employment.
• Possession of a valid California Emergency Medical Technician -1 (EMT-1) Certificate or a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:  

• Fire department operations, such as rescue, firefighting, medical assistance, radio communications, Incident Command System (ICS), fire protection equipment and systems, fire behavior, hazardous materials, and water systems.
• Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards.
• Use and maintenance of firefighting equipment and apparatus.
• Emergency medical procedures and techniques as prescribed in the State of California Emergency Medical Technician curriculum in accordance with California Title 22.
• Standards as defined by the State of California Firefighter I curriculum.
• Local geographical response factors.
• Basic mathematics, chemistry, and physics of fire behavior and hazardous materials.
• Safety practices and procedures.
• Computerized systems for maintaining data and preparing reports and correspondence.

Ability to:  

• React quickly and calmly to fight fires and perform emergency medical techniques and procedures.
• Perform rescues.
• Operate, maintain, inspect, and repair vehicles, apparatus, equipment, and communication systems.
• Clean and maintain fire station and grounds. 
• Conduct fire inspections (Annual Fire Company Inspection Program).
• Teach classes and participate in public education demonstrations and activities.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing by using correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Write comprehensive reports and maintain accurate records.
• Relate effectively to those contacted in the course of work.
• Learn local conditions, locations, and regulations.
• Operate computers and use required software. 

Application: To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. Click on “Job Opportunities”.

SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the need of the Agency:

Salary : $101,629 - $129,730