Firefighter

Salary : $65,612.40 - $110,054.80 Annually
Location : Sierra Madre, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 201600207
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 11/13/2023
Description
SINGLE-FUNCTION FIREFIGHTER SALARY
$2,523.55 - $3,067.12 Biweekly
$5,467.70 - $6,645.43 Monthly
$65,612.40 - $79,745.20 Annually
FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC SALARY
$3,483 - $4,233 Biweekly
$7,546 - $9,172 Monthly
$90,550 - $110,065 Annually
Please Specify in Cover Letter/ Resume which position you are applying for.
DESCRIPTION:
Centrally located between Pasadena and Arcadia, the City of Sierra Madre is made up of three-square miles of serene neighborhood and green space. At its heart is the City's charming downtown shopping district, a popular landmark for visitors and the approximate 11,000 residents that call Sierra Madre home.
The Sierra Madre Fire Department is committed to protecting life, property, and our environment through compassionate service. We remain dedicated as a progressive, cost-effective, and innovative fire department that ensures a safe and inclusive environment for our community through exceptional customer service.
Why should you join our Department?

• Little, to no force hires
• Infrequent Big City/County/State issues
• The ability to have a healthy work-life balance

At our Department, we prioritize the success of our members. We are committed toproviding guidance and mentorship to all members, regardless of their rank. Joining our agency means becoming a part of a team of passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals who are committed to delivering outstanding service to our community and its visitors.
Our department is pursuing dedicated, honorable, and passionate individuals who believe their calling in life is to serve. The ideal candidate will possess steadfast integrity, respect, and compassion in delivering all-risk expertise. Candidates shall demonstrate the capabilities of exceptional communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. Our expectations are set high. We acknowledge current challenges and face them head-on, always striving for, and making progress towards, excellence in every aspect of our work. If this describes you and your character, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
We are seeking individuals who aspire to be a part of our team and embody the following values:

• Courage: You are unafraid to step outside your comfort zone, take on leadership roles within your rank, and advocate for positive change

• Teamwork: You collaborate with others to achieve our shared mission, guided by our core values in making decisions

• Listening: You prioritize active listening, dedicating more time to understanding and learning about your role and our practices than to speaking

• Learning: You actively seek out opportunities for learning and continuously apply the knowledge gained to enhance your skills

• Integrity & Ethics: You consistently demonstrate honesty and take personal responsibility for your actions

• Attention to Detail: You take pride in your work, consistently delivering your best effort in every task

• Safety: You prioritize the safety of both our citizens and personnel above all other concerns

• Physical Fitness: You maintain your physical fitness to ensure readiness for the various demanding situations you may encounter

• Decision Making: You strive to make well-informed decisions in any situation you encounter

• Light-Heartedness: You understand that being a first responder can be emotionally challenging and you know how to find moments of enjoyment at appropriate times.

What We Offer:

• Paramedic Incentive (15% + Base Salary)

•PERS Retirement •Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
•Life & Accidental Death Insurance •Sick Leave
•Vacation Leave •Holiday Bank
•Tuition Reimbursement •Computer Loan Program
•Deferred Compensation •Flexible Spending Program
Recruitment Process, Key Dates and Information:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Continuous
Application and Documentation Evaluation (Qualifying)
Paramedic Skills Assessment, Panel Interviews, and Tool/Equipment Identification: Once desired number of applications have been received.
Chief's Interview (Selection): Once desired number of applications have been received.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs and records daily checks of Sierra Madre Fire Department emergency vehicles to ascertain readiness in accordance with Sierra Madre Fire Department, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Responds to emergency incidents and performs Basic Life Support and assist with Advanced Life Support functions that are within their scope of practice.
• Maintain all EMS equipment on or in support of the Department Rescue Ambulances and Paramedic Assessment Engine companies.
• Perform daily cleanup of the buildings and grounds of the Sierra Madre Fire Department.
• Perform computer data entry for incident responses including all required EMS and patient care reports; inspection documentation; daily electronic logs; training reports; and any items deemed to require documentation

• Inspects assigned building and development projects for conformance with applicable laws, codes and regulations relating to fire protection and life safety; conducts special inspections and investigations of existing structures as they relate to fire code to insure compliance with Title 19 and 24, and NFPA Standards 10, 13, 17A, 22, 24, 25, 70, 72 and 101.

• Conducts weed and brush abatement inspections.
• Assists in fire prevention preplanning, Determines the size, shape, and layout associated with buildings and areas.
• Assists in the medical training of the Sierra Madre Fire Department.
• Performs First Aid and CPR Training, including use of an AED to the community.
• Conduct station tours.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age or older
• Possession of valid California Driver's License, with a good driving record
• Possession of valid CPR Certification issued by the American Red Cross, or the American Heart Association
• Highly desired, possession of valid California State Paramedic License (EMT-P), with local accreditation at time of appointment
• Certificate of completion from a State of California Accredited Fire Academy
• Successful completion of the Los Angeles County Fire Chief's Physical Agility Test (Biddle), or Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within six (6) months prior to date of application submission

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF ONLINE APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

• Valid California State Paramedic License (EMT-P), with local accreditation if applicable
• Certificate of completion from a State of California Accredited Fire Academy
• Successful completion of the Los Angeles County Fire Chief's Physical Agility Test (Biddle), or Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within six (6) months prior to date of application submission
• Valid CPR Certification issued by the American Red Cross, or the American Heart Association
• Valid California Driver's License, with a good driving record

Supplemental Information
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 125 lbs.; exposure to cold, fire, heat, smoke, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, communicable diseases, biohazard materials, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for shift work, on-call, and stand-by.
Application:
A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.
The Selection Process:
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year.
Emergency Services:
All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.
Employment Standards:
Employment with the City of Sierra Madre is contingent upon meeting the medical standards of the position. An employee must pass a pre-employment physical examination, psychological evaluation, and including a reference and background check, loyalty oath, and complete a probationary period of one year. Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
Disaster Service Workers
All City of Sierra Madre employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sierra Madre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sierra Madre will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Summary of Benefits Full-time Fire Employees
PERS Retirement

• Classic Members
  • 3% @ 55 formula
  • EE pays 9% of employee share
  • Final year single highest year

New Members

• 2.7% @ 57
• EE pay 50% of normal cost
• Final compensation determined by highest 36 consecutive month period

Level IV Survivor Benefit
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Effective December 1, 2023

• PERS Medical Plans available (HMO/PPO)
• The City offers different tiers for employee and their dependents
• Employee Only $892.50
• Employee +1 $1,102.50
• Family (3 plus) $1,260
• $325/month stipend for employees enrolled in alternate group insurance
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• $50,000 coverage for sworn employees
  Sick Leave
• Accruable at 127 hours per year
  Vacation Leave
• 127 hours of accrual per year, with additional accrual for each year of service
  Holiday Bank
• 104 hours of holiday granted on July 1
• Leave cashed out June 30th if not taken

Tuition Reimbursement

• Up to $10,000 for cost of tuition.
  Good Driving Incentive
• $350 year-end bonus if maintain a valid Class B License

Computer Loan Program

• Up to $3,000 low interest loan
  Deferred Compensation
• Plans with ICMA
  Flexible Spending Program
• < >Childcare/parent care ($5,000 annually)
  Employee Assistance Program
• Health EAP
• WorkLife Services
• Confidential Advice
  Ancillary Benefits
• Accident Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Disability Insurance

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Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Please do not indicate "see resume." The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligibility list. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.

• Yes
• No

02
Have you completed a Fire Academy?

• Yes
• In Progress
• No

03
If yes, provide the name of the Academy. If in progress at a Fire Academy, provide the name of Academy and when you will complete the program. If no, please type N/A.
04
Do you have a Fire Fighter 1 Certification?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have a current EMT Certification?

• Yes
• No

06
If yes, list the Count...