FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC

The City of Visalia Fire Department is recruiting for Firefighter Paramedic to join our team. Please click here to learn more and view the recruitment announcement. 

THE DEPARTMENT
For more than 150 years, the Visalia Fire Department has provided protection and service to the residents of Visalia. The Department is an all-risk agency operating out of six fire stations, staffing five engines, two trucks and two paramedic squad units. All apparatus provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) and are staffed with at least one paramedic. Fire stations are strategically located to provide service to the approximate 146,000 residents and the many visitors stopping on their way to the Sequoia National Park and other events. The well-trained, professional personnel of the Visalia Fire Department respond to more than 17,000 calls for service each year to include Fire, EMS, Rescues and Hazardous Materials. The Visalia Fire Department is the host agency of the Tulare-Kings County Interagency Hazardous Materials Response Team and responds and trains in coordination with adjacent agencies. The Fire Prevention Division is staffed with a Fire Marshal and three inspectors and is responsible for fire prevention, public education, inspections and investigations. The Training Division operates out of Fire Station 55 with a dedicated classroom and a two-story training building equipped with propane burning capabilities. The nearly 80 operations personnel of the Visalia Fire Department is dedicated to protecting all through excellent service.

THE POSITION
This position is involved in providing fire suppression, non-transport Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services, hazmat and rescue. Selected individuals will also integrate with the team to accomplish overall department objectives including training, station maintenance, public education, and fire prevention.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Visalia Fire Department is seeking dedicated and motivated individuals with the following requirements:

• Graduation from high school or G.E D.
• Graduation from an accredited Firefighter Academy by time of appointment OR International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Firefighter 1 certificate OR Pro Board Firefighter 1 certificate. 
• CSFM Firefighter 1 certification within one year of appointment. 
• Possession of California or National Registry Paramedic Certification. Local CCEMSA accreditation within three (3) months of appointment. 
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's license. Firefighter endorsement within one year of appointment. 
• Possession of valid ACLS and CPR certifications. PALS certification within three (3) months of appointment. 
• Possession of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate (dated within 12 months from the application closing date).

Click here for a detailed job description.PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Lift and carry heavy equipment and people; endure long periods of extreme heat and physical exertion; enter burning areas and other hazardous life-threatening situations; and may sit for long periods of time.

SELECTION PROCESS
Application and supplemental materials will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be most qualified will be invited to participate in a job related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
Monthly Salary: $7,983 -$10,017
CalPERS retirement program
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave
Longevity Pay
Tuition Reimbursement and much more...

Review the Benefits tab for more information.

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 146,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities.  Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.

As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living.  The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.

Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward.  Come discover all Visalia has to offer!

The City of Visalia is an equal opportunity employer.