Firefighter / Paramedic

Firefighter / Paramedic

The City of South Lake Tahoe is recruiting for Firefighter / Paramedics. Preference will be given to lateral Firefighter / Paramedic candidates with at least one year of Firefighting / Paramedic experience. A paramedic license is required for this position.

Incentive pays include : Holiday Pay, Education Incentive Pay, Bilingual Pay, 457 Match up to $3,000 (after completion of probation).

Additional benefits include : Conference Time, CalPERS - Classic or PEPRA membership depending on enrollment date, Medical / Dental / Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Uniform and Boot Allowance.

The mission of the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is to serve our community with compassion, professionalism, and honor. Guiding principles include the protection of life, property, and the environment at South Lake Tahoe, belief in the community, fostering community trust, serving with honesty, fairness, and integrity, and providing professional, skilled, and courteous customer service. As a growing team, we are looking for Firefighters who are willing to protect our community and uphold our values. Underrepresented, bilingual, and local applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Selection process includes : 1) Candidates must be on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center's Statewide Eligibility List and meet minimum qualifications. 2) Application review and screening. 3) Eligible list. 4) Background investigation and pre-employment testing. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified disabled applicants.

Required documents include : current valid California or Nevada driver's license or equivalent, current valid Cal-JAC Candidate Physical Ability Test or BIDDLE physical capabilities test certificate, current valid CPR Professional Rescuer through AHA / ARC or County approved equivalent, and current valid CA EMT-P license.

Education and experience guidelines include : equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, one year of firefighting experience is desirable, and various certifications including CA Class B or A motor vehicle operator's license, HAZ-MAT FRO certificate, Firefighter 1 and Firefighter II certifications, CPR Professional Rescuer, and CA EMT-P license.

The job involves working in reactive emergency, natural or man-made disaster, and peace keeping environments with exposure to various hazards and the need for physical ability and specialized skills.

The City of South Lake Tahoe is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All full-time, permanent City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency / disaster.