Fire Fighter jobs in California

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates. 

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
  Week of TBD - Blind supplemental scoring
  Week of TBD - Oral interview

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.

Under supervision, to respond to alarms and protect life and property; to participate in fire prevention, training, station apparatus, and equipment maintenance activities; and perform related work as required.

Responds to alarms, assists in fire suppression, and emergency medical services, including lifesaving and rescue; operates communication equipment; performs forcible entry; scales ladders; pulls, raises, and lowers heavy loads; directs hose streams; operates chemical extinguishers; works in areas where smoke may be present; performs salvage operations; assists in maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment; maintains fire station and grounds; makes required fire prevention inspections; participates in required training programs; performs minor fire hydrant maintenance; participates in preparing exhibits and giving demonstrations for fire prevention and public education purposes; assists with emergency operation programs and services; when assigned, serves as an acting Fire Engineer; subject to recall for major alarms when off duty; maintains records; participates in physical fitness programs; drives on City business; responds to emergencies when off duty and recalled.

Employment Standards: 

Knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry, and mechanics; modern fire prevention and suppression methods; equipment, supplies; technical firefighting techniques and principals of hydraulics applied to fire suppression; use and maintenance of firefighting equipment and apparatus; fire hazards; principles of combustion and cause of fire; Incident Command System (ICS); City geography and street layout; community resources such as personnel, equipment, water supplies, and communication; building materials and methods of construction, basic arithmetic; departmental policies, rules, and regulations; federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing fire prevention and safety; emergency medical services, lifesaving, and rescue techniques.

Skill in mechanical aptitude; problem solving; the use of personal computer; interacting and communicating tactfully and effectively with a diverse population in stressful and difficult situations; gaining cooperation through discussion and persuasion; discerning potentially dangerous situations; making independent judgments and decisions based on the appropriate application of policies, procedure, experience, and training; standard radio transmitting procedures.

Ability to learn technical firefighting principles, techniques, and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression; understand and follow oral and written directions; keep records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public; learn, comprehend, and apply Fire Department policies, rules, instructions, literature, and other applicable laws, codes, and regulations; maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations; work indoors in an office environment and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions while exposed to a variety of hazardous elements, including extreme heat; work in elevated or confined spaces; function within the ICS structure; maintain physical agility and stamina to perform essential functions.

 Education/Training:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Age: Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.