Firefighter (56 HR) (Lateral)

Lateral Firefighter

The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of Lateral Firefighter. The Firefighter must complete the department's 8-week introductory Fire Academy, the Firefighter must successfully complete a probationary period of two years. The position of Firefighter responds to emergency alarms, lays lines, and directs streams of water and other extinguishers; carries and sets up ladders, ventilate buildings, and rescues persons and animals. The Firefighter attends to victims in emergency situations using prescribed paramedic techniques; provides medical aid; administers drugs; gives injections; starts intravenous solutions; takes and monitors vital signs; takes appropriate action to preserve life as prescribed by Alameda County protocols, the Base Hospital, via direct radio or telephone contact or physician on scene. In addition, a Firefighter may be required to drive department ambulance and transport patients to emergency receiving facilities. The Mission of the Hayward Fire Department is to protect lives and property by providing superior fire suppression and emergency medical services (EMS), supported by prevention through responsible regulatory and educational programs.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Responds to alarms, lays lines of hose, directs streams of water and other extinguishers. Carries and sets up ladders, ventilates buildings, rescues persons and animals. Attends to victims in emergency situations using prescribed paramedic techniques; provides medical aid; administers drugs; gives injections; starts intravenous solutions; takes and monitors vital signs; takes appropriate action to preserve life as prescribed by Alameda County protocols, the Base Hospital, a doctor, or registered nurse via direct radio or telephone contact. May be required to drive department ambulance and transport emergency patients. Mops, sweeps and cleans after fires to prevent water damage. Drives vehicles, operates valves and pumps, tests and performs maintenance and painting of hydrants and alarm equipment. Washes, polishes and services fire apparatus and tests, washes and dries hose. Maintains fire station buildings and grounds. Drills and attends instruction in firefighting techniques. Participates in company inspections and other fire prevention activities. Performs related duties as required.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Successfully complete Hayward Fire Department's Firefighter Trainee Academy. OR Currently employed as a Firefighter in a department that is similar in size and response AND One (1) year full-time paid Firefighter experience or two (2) years of paid Firefighter seasonal experience. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Age: Must be at least 18 years old at the time of the initial oral interview. License: Possession of a Class C California Driver's License. The possession of and ability to maintain a California Paramedic License. The ability to obtain and maintain a valid certification from Alameda County as a paramedic by the completion date of the firefighter academy. Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certificate or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS). The ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificate within 2 years of receipt of Alameda County Paramedic Certification or Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professional (PEPP)

Benefits and rewards may include: Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting, Vacation - 80 hours minimum, 15.5 Paid Holidays, Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage, CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation. Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Health and Wellness Reimbursement, Professional Development Reimbursement, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

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