Class Summary

Under general supervision, performs work of average difficulty, including general duty firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; maintains fire stations and fire equipment; and performs other work as required.

Representative Duties

Works in fire suppression, including specific tasks like handling ladders and hose lines, applying forcible entry tools, and hooking up the engine to hydrants; responds to fire alarms with a company; lays and connects hose, holds nozzle and directs water stream; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment at the scene of the fire; removes persons from danger; administers first aid to injured persons; performs salvage operations such as sweeping water and removing debris; engages in a variety of training activities including participating in fire drills, attending classes in fire fighting, first aid, and related subjects; keeps familiar with new techniques in firefighter skills; performs general maintenance on Fire Department property; cleans, washes, paints walls and floors; makes minor repairs; maintains and cares for fire equipment, including washing, hanging, and drying of hose; washes, cleans, and polishes apparatus and other equipment components; inspects buildings to learn specific layouts, location of exits, windows, to permit the combating of potential fires; prepares and maintains reports related to these inspections; performs public relations tasks in informing the general public about fire prevention and the duties of the Fire Department; performs special assignments as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or a GED Certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Good knowledge of basic arithmetic; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to follow commands under emergency conditions; ability to learn basic firefighting duties, methods, and techniques in the operation of firefighting equipment within a reasonable working test period; ability to perform mechanical work and the operation and maintenance of firefighting apparatus, equipment, and tools; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees and the public.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License at time of appointment is required. Completion of a California Firefighter I Academy within the past three (3) years OR Certification as a Firefighter I. Possession of a valid EMT 1 Certificate (candidates who do not have their certificate must obtain it within six (6) months of their appointment).

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)

VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.
1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.
5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.
14+ years of service: 20 days per year.

VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:
1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)
5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)
16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)

HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement website for additional information.