FIREFIGHTER and FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC en City of Monterey Park, CA
City of Monterey Park, CA · Monterey Park, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Junior
- Oficina en Monterey Park
About the Department
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
This recruitment is set to close on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2025.
In the event a sufficient number of qualified applications are received before the closing date, the recruitment may close prior to the closing date. Applicants are urged to submit their applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
The eligibility list established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill Firefighter and Firefighter Paramedic vacancies in the department over the next twelve (12) months.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- current Reserve Firefighter with Monterey Park Fire Department
- knowledge of the rules, regulations, and operational procedures of the Monterey Park Fire Department
- familiar with the geography and topography of the City of Monterey Park
THE POSITION
The Fire Department has been moving towards a community-centered metric driven organization committed to providing quality emergency, preventative, and risk reduction activities to the community. Personnel are proactive towards risk identification, public education, safety education, increased Community Emergency Response Teams ("CERT") training, and fire investigation activities.
The Fire Department has been moving towards a community-centered metric driven organization committed to providing quality emergency, preventative, and risk reduction activities to the community. Personnel are proactive towards risk identification, public education, safety education, increased Community Emergency Response Teams ("CERT") training, and fire investigation activities.
Under general supervision of a Fire Captain or company commander, Firefighters respond to fire alarms, rescue and other emergency calls; protect life and property endangered by fire or other hazards; participate in regular fire prevention inspections; participate in regular training, drills, and study activities; assists in maintenance of station and equipment; and performs related duties as required.
Incumbents are subject to recall at any time, may be required to be on duty for any reasonable combination of hours in emergencies and may be assigned any necessary work duty.
The position requires heavy lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and exposure to extreme heat, flammable liquid, hazardous gases, smoke, explosions, chemicals, electrical hazards, faulty structures, and inclement weather.
Position Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To learn more about the position and view the class specification, visit the City's careers page at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereypark
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by college level courses in Fire Science.
- California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter 1 Certification or current enrollment in a California State Fire Marshal accredited academy.
- Experience as a Reserve Firefighter with the Monterey Park Fire Department is highly desirable.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- A valid Class C California motor vehicle operator's license required at time of appointment.
- Ability to obtain a valid Class C California motor vehicle operator's license with Firefighters endorsement by end of the 18-month probationary period is required.
- Possession of either an EMT OR EMT-P Certification issued by the state of CA is required at time of appointment.
- Maintenance of all required licenses and certificates is a continuing condition of employment.
*PHOTOCOPIES OF THE ABOVE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM BY NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMEBR 04, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. Applications that are missing any one of the required documents will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. There will be no exceptions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: - Basic and advanced life support principles and procedure;
- Los Angeles County EMS regulations, protocols and procedures;
- principles and techniques of fire prevention and fire suppression;
- rules, regulations, and operational procedures of the Monterey Park Fire Department;
- geography and topography of the City of Monterey Park.
Ability to:
- Maintain current certification as a paramedic in Los Angeles County;
- demonstrate physical endurance, agility and strength sufficient to meet the established standards of the Monterey Park Fire Department;
- demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude;
- learn fire suppression methods and techniques, the operation of fire suppression apparatus and equipment, major traffic and fire hazards, and the geography and topography of the City of Monterey Park;
- think and act effectively and quickly in emergency situations;
- understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately;
- deal courteously and effectively with the general public;
- establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
