Entry Level: Firefighter Paramedic I
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Description
Under supervision of the Mission Bay City or County Fire Department, perform a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property under emergency and hazardous conditions. Responsible for fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue, Basic and/or Advanced Life Support care, public education, salvage and overhaul. Responds to emergency calls that require basic and/or advanced emergency medical services; performs related duties as assigned.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ideal Duties This classification is in the sworn public safety officer series. The Firefighter Paramedic is required to provide advanced life support medical care and treatment; fire suppression or other assistance as required. This class is distinguished from the higher level officer class of Lieutenant, Officer or Captain of Fire of the latter first and second-line supervisors. This class is distinguished from the lower level class of Firefighter-EMT in that the Firefighter Paramedic is licensed for and required to provide Advanced Life Support and Emergency medical services as a condition of employment. This class receives supervision from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supervisor. Perform duties related to the protection of life and property under emergency and hazardous conditions; respond to emergency calls and provide advanced emergency medical services, fire suppression, prevention, rescue, salvage and overhaul. May serve in higher level classifications on a relief basis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information -Basic Practice of Fire Suppression techniques -Basic Practices of Basic and Advanced Life Support Care -Must possess a valid Class C California driver's license w/a satisfactory driving record. -Must hold a EMT-I or II or P -Probationary Period: 18 Months *Classification differs from Firefighter Paramedic II Firefighter Apparatus Operator Firefighter Captain I Firefighter Captain II Firefighter Lieutenant I Firefighter Lieutenant II |
Benefits
Retirement Cal:
2.87% at retirement age prior to age 55 3.00% at retirement age age 56+ Deferred Compensation: Employees may contribute up to $17,000 per year on a pre-tax basis. Medical Plans: Kaiser HMO or Health Net POS/HMO Dental Plans: Covers up to 90% of all dental charges, maximum $3,000.00 per person per year. Orthodontic lifetime maximum $3,000.00. Life Insurance: Minimum of $50,250.00 paid by the City. Employees can purchase a maximum of up to $300,000.00. Sick Leave: 1.5 days paid per month, 2.0 days after 10 years of service. Vacation: 2 Weeks paid Vacation after 2 Years of Service. + or - by hours on duty. Effective 10/27/07 Holidays: 15+1 paid holidays, maximum 12 hours per day. 1 Personal holiday; approved by Supervisor. Uniform Allowance: $1,000.00 Annually Premium Pay 13.0% for Paramedics, 5.0% for Reserve Paramedics/5.0% for HazMat Specialist |
