Firefighter

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responds to fire alarms with assigned company; lays and connects hose; maintains pumping apparatus; holds nozzles and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders.
• Operates all types of portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, emergency medical equipment and other rescue equipment.
• Provides basic life support at emergency medical incidents, apply techniques to control bleeding, administers first aid, C.P.R. and defibrillator, and assists paramedics at medical emergencies.
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents.
• Participates in fire inspection activities and other fire prevention and public education activities as assigned.
• Participates in fire drills; attends training sessions which include firefighting techniques, emergency medical care and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.
• Cleans apparatus and equipment and performs general custodial duties as required.
• Issues bicycle licenses.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

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  Firefighting rescue methods and techniques;
• Emergency medical skills and techniques, including first aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.

• Learn to apply firefighting and medical techniques and procedures;
• Learn the basic operation and mechanics of firefighting equipment;
• Maintain, inspect and make minor adjustments and repairs to fire apparatus and equipment;
• Analyze emergency and non-emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action;
• Identify fire hazards and conduct inspections;
• Interpret, understand and carry out City and Department rules and regulations, policies, procedures and training evolutions;
• Retain presence of mind, think and act quickly and effectively in emergency situations;
• Read and interpret maps, and pre-fire plan drawings;
• Learn the geography of the City, including the layout of the City’s water main system and street numbering system;
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the principles of mathematics;
• Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Perform office work as assigned;

Minimum Age
Minimum 18 years of age at time of application.

Education

Equivalent to graduation from high school. College level courses encouraged.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid California driver’s license at time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of employment.

Possession of current national registry EMT or current California EMT certification at time of appointment. Must possess a California and/or National registry EMT certification at time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of employment. A course completion certificate is NOT adequate.

Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate for the Health Care Professional.

FCTC Written Test:
Passing score of 70% or higher must be obtained within the past twelve months from the final application filing date.

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Certificate:
Possession of a CPAT Certificate issued within the past twelve months from the final application filing date.

Desirable Education or Experience

• Possession of either a California State Fire Marshal’s Office Firefighter I certificate or an IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter I certificate from outside the State of California
• Completion of a California State Fire Marshal’s Office accredited Firefighter I academy
• Completion of fifteen (15) or more semester units of college course work in fire science or a related field
• Two (2) or more years active service with an honorable discharge from any branch of the US military
  

You may submit your required documentation using the following options:

• Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NEOGOV online application) or
• Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529 or
• Email a copy to tdhanota@turlock.ca.us or
• Hand deliver copies of your attachments to the Human Relations Department, located at 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA on or before the final filing date.

Benefits

• Effective January 1, 2013, all new employees, as defined by AB 340, who are safety members will participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Safety Option Plan Two, 2.7% @ 57. New employees shall have an initial contribution rate of at least fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate for the defined benefit plan or the current contribution rate of similarly situated employees, which is currently a 9% PERS contribution, whichever is greater. All employees shall be subject to the mandatory provisions of AB 340. Sworn "Classic" employees covered by this agreement participate in the 3% @50 "Safety" member formula. Sworn classic employees will pay the employee's 9% PERS contribution on a pre-tax basis.
• Generous contribution toward healthcare plan (medical/dental/vision) for employee and their dependents. Employer contribution 95% to employee/family monthly premium cost.
• Term Life Insurance at 1 1/2 times annual salary, plus $5,000 not to exceed $500,000.
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Liberal vacation plan
• Sick leave accrual 12 hrs for each month worked
• Holiday time at eight (8), 24 hrs shifts annually
• Uniform allowance $1,100 annually
• $100/month Bilingual pay after initial probation period
• Associates Degree or equivalent - $100.00 monthly
• Bachelors Degree - additional $100.00 monthly
• Physical fitness incentive pay after initial probation period
• Pay for Performance Program after initial probation period
• Continuous Service Pay
• The City does not participate in Social Security
  

WHERE TO APPLY

City of Turlock
Human Relations Department
156 S. Broadway, Suite 235
Turlock, CA 95380-5454
(209) 668-5540

OR

Visit our website at www.cityofturlock.org to apply.

Final Filing Date: ALL APPLICATIONS BY MONDAY, JULY 30, 2023 5:00 P.M.

POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PLEASE NOTE: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.

Cell phones are typically incompatible with online application format or browsers we recommend using a desktop or laptop Computer. If your are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.