The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of Firefighter Paramedic - Lateral.
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Education: Firefighter 1 certificate with IFSAC or Pro Board accreditation. Associates and/or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.
License/Certification:
- Must possess a California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Firefighter I certification or if out of state, be eligible for California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Firefighter I certification.
- Valid California driver's license. (Candidates selected for hire who do not possess a California driver's license, must obtain it prior to completion of the Oceanside Fire Academy.)
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR card.
- State of California EMT-P license or National Registry EMT-P certificate. (Candidates selected for hire who do not possess a State of California EMT-P license, must obtain it prior to completion of the Oceanside Fire Academy.)
- Current San Diego County EMT-P accreditation. (Candidates selected for hire must obtain this accreditation prior to completion of the Oceanside Fire Academy.)
As a condition of continued employment, this position requires maintenance of these licenses/certifications. In addition to completing the online application, you must attach copies of the required certifications to your application. If you do not, your application will not be considered.
- Valid California EMT-P license OR valid National Registry EMT-P certificate.
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider OR American Red Cross CPR card.
- Firefighter I certification meeting International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board accreditation.
- Current County Paramedic accreditation. (Must obtain County of San Diego EMT-P accreditation prior to completion of the Oceanside Fire Academy.)
**Out of state applicants must meet State of CA Fire Marshal Firefighter I reciprocity criteria that requires additional certifications and/or education in addition to the Pro Board/IFSAC Firefighter Paramedic I certification**Out of state candidates who do not possess/attach the additional certifications and or education as required by the Fire Fighter I (2019) Certification Reciprocity Application will not be considered.
California Emergency Medical Services Authority website for Paramedic Licensure
https://emsa.ca.gov/paramedic-licensure-and-testing-faqs/
County of San Diego Paramedic Accreditation website for Paramedic Accreditation https://www2.palomar.edu/pages/eme/paramedicclass51application/san-diego-county-paramedic-accreditation/
Oceanside Fire Department website
https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/fire/default.asp
Note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications, but may be attached.
Physical Demands: Must have the physical ability to perform the full range of Firefighter/Paramedic duties.
Work Schedule: All positions require the ability to work shifts of up to 24 hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends. Work schedules may occasionally require more than a 24-hour shift to ensure adequate shift coverage. Firefighter/Paramedics rotate between shifts and staff assignments at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for arduous work and frequent bending, turning, reaching, grasping, kneeling, standing, sitting, and walking; and moderate to heavy pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination.Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis.
The Examination Process: The examination process may consist of an Oral Board, that can include Firefighter skills and/or knowledge, and a practical EMS Skills Test. Invited candidates must also successfully complete a Physical Ability Test from either the San Diego North County Regional Firefighter PAT, CPAT or Biddle PAT.
Candidates who have passed the San Diego North County Regional Firefighter PAT, or CPAT, or Biddle PAT within 6 months of the examination process may be eligible to have the PAT waived. Applicants must provide proof of successful completion.
Candidates who successfully complete all portions of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list according to their final score and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
Employment Type: Full Time