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CANYON LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT
31516 RAILROAD CANYON ROAD
CANYON LAKE, CALIFORNIA 92587
9512600869

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Updated: August 09, 2024

Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic

The Canyon Lake Fire Department is establishing an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Candidates are required to complete the Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) and Department Application to be considered for the position.

The department application can be found here: http://canyonlakeca.gov

Salary Information:

$62,323- $87,120 annually

Benefit Information:

$1,000 towards cafeteria medical/dental/vision
$50,000 Life insurance policy for the employee only
Public Agency Retirement System (PARS); City pays 7.5% and employee must match the 7.5% until off probation.
City pays 1.4% to Medicare
Sick Leave: 96 hours a year
Vacation:
- 0 – 4.99 years 96 hours annually
- 5 – 9.99 years 120 hours annually
- 10 + years 144 hours annually
Deferred Compensation: Employees may voluntarily contribute with a City match after 2 years of service:

0-1.99 years of service 0% match
2-2.99 years of service 1% match
3-5.99 years of service 2% match
6-8.99 years of service 3% match
9-11.99 years of service 4% match
12-14.99 years of service 5% match
15+ years of service 6% match

12 Holidays (9.5 hours each) are added to employees’ hourly rate – 3.91%
City provided uniforms
48/96 hour work schedule

Department Contact Information
NO CALLS - Only Email
HR@canyonlakeca.gov

Department Overview:

The City of Canyon Lake is located in Southwest Riverside County, halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, near Lake Elsinore. The city established a municipal fire department on January 1, 2022. The fire department is currently seeking motivated Reserve Firefighters to act as the 4th firefighter on an ALS Type-1 fire engine. The Fire Department is comprised of a Fire Chief, a staff Battalion Chief, three Fire Captains, three Fire Engineers, and three Firefighter/Paramedics.

There will be three full-time personnel on-duty each day staffing an ALS Type 1 structural fire engine. An ALS Type VI wildland engine and Type 1 reserve engine are readily available when necessary. The department is responsible for protecting the close-knit community of approximately 12,000 residents, approximately 4,800 homes. The city is 4.5 square miles with 14.9 miles of shoreline and adjacent to BLM land to the north.

Essential Job Duties:

The Firefighter Paramedic is an entry level class within the Fire Department responsible for performing a variety of duties and responsibilities in support of the department’s fire prevention and suppression responsibility.

Responds to fire alarms, rescue alarms, medical emergency, and other emergency calls to protect life and property; lays and connects hoses; holds nozzle and directs water streams in the control and extinguishing of fires in structures or other objects; uses forcible entry tools, bars, hooks, life-safety lines, ground ladders, chemical extinguishers, and other auxiliary equipment.

Raises and climbs ladders up to 35 feet and may climb a 100 foot aerial ladder; ventilates structures using such techniques as opening windows and cutting or chopping holes through the roof; accomplishes rescue work; removes persons from danger which may include dragging up to 180 pounds up to 70 feet; accomplishes salvage operations such as placing or throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris; completing all the above while wearing full firefighter personal protective equipment and breathing from a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Responds to requests for medical emergencies to provide immediate care; observes and reports vital signs, cares for victims of accidents or illness; administers medical treatment to injured or ill persons; provides emergency care at the scene; carrying equipment such as trauma bags, drug boxes, monitors, and burn kits; moves patients from various locations to prepare from transportation; operates emergency vehicles in compliance with Fire Department Operations Directives, local, state and federal rules and regulations; works a 48/96 schedule unless otherwise assigned; may be recalled to duty in cases of emergency or department public relations events.

Performs preventive maintenance and daily inspections on fire apparatus equipment; participates in routine daily housekeeping and maintenance of fire facilities; cleans, washes, and services fire apparatus; tests, washes, hangs, and dries hose; changes hose on fire apparatus; reports worn, damaged, or lost items and tools.

Completes and maintains various records and reports; assists in completion of building pre-plans, participates in fire inspection, prevention, and suppression training programs to maintain occupational skills; attends drills and training classes regarding firefighting techniques, operation of specialized firefighting equipment, design and construction of buildings, location of exits, entrances, fire alarm boxes, fire hydrants, sprinkler systems, and other related topics; assists with public education programs.

Studies technical material on modern firefighting techniques and water systems; accomplishes general maintenance work in the upkeep of the fire station and grounds, accomplishes routine housekeeping chores such as sweeping, mopping, cooking, washing, and cleaning.

Secures and maintains all certifications and licenses as required by the Fire Department.

Performs other duties as required.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands for this job may include frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, the ability to lift, carry, push, pull greater than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and far sight acuity, depth perception, color vision, field of vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Flexibility is important because of the need to enter and exit vehicles quickly, inspect buildings, climb over and around obstacles, suddenly move out of the way of dangers, etc.

Mental alertness is important because of the need to make fine distinctions and decisions concerning subtle cues to impending danger. Physical and mental demands may change dramatically within a few seconds and tax the maximum of human endurance. Therefore, the employee must maintain a physical and mental state of fitness and readiness that will enable them to handle recurrent contacts and involvement with dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain the ability to walk up and down stairs, utilize protective equipment, including eye wear, footwear, respiratory aid, hard hat, gloves, and protective clothing, endure moderate exposure to weather, extreme heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high level noise intensity, vibration, darkness/poor lighting, moving mechanical parts/hazards, high, exposed places, toxic/caustic chemicals, dirt/dust, odors, and other environmental conditions.

Population: 12,000

Job Requirements

Age:
18

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
20/40 uncorrected

College:
Recommended

Academy Certification:
Yes – CA FF – 1 standards

Prior Experience:
None

Necessary Certifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Firefighter I or Completion from Accredited Firefighter I Academy
ICS - 100
ICS - 200
National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700
National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-800
Low Angle Rope Rescue
S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
S-130 Firefighter Training
Hazmat FRO
Auto Extrication
Fire Control 3 or equivalent training
By time of appointment:
- Valid and current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Valid and current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals
- Valid and current Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
- Valid American Heart Association CPR Healthcare Professional/Basic Life Support (BLS)
Valid and current, within 12 months of application, Firefighters Physical Agility Test

Licenses

Valid and current California Class C Driver’s License
By time of appointment:
- Valid and current State of California Paramedic License

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate reports and records
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, elected official and the public
Communicate effectively
Use standard office equipment including personal computer, fax, copier, calculator
River and Flood Rescue Technician
Fire Fighter II
Rescue System 1
One (1) year of firefighting experience in an all-risk fire agency with increased responsibility in leadership and management activities.
Water Rescue Awareness
Hazmat Decon

Additional Requirements:
Applicant must have a satisfactory driving record that will allow the individual to be insurable with the Fire Department’s insurance company.

Hiring Process:

Application Review: A completed City of Canyon Lake employment application, resume, and only copies of required certifications for the position must be electronically mailed to hr@canyonlakeca.gov.
Have completed the National Testing Network Firefighter Written Test and applied for Canyon Lake.
The most qualified candidates will be invited to an oral interview/paramedic skills evaluation. If offered a position as a Firefighter/Paramedic, then a medical and background investigation will be conducted. An orientation/training academy will be conducted prior to the start date.

Essential Job Duties:

The Firefighter/Paramedic is an entry-level class within the Fire Department responsible for performing a variety of duties and responsibilities in support of the Department’s fire prevention and suppression responsibilities. This classification is distinguished from the higher classifications in that higher classifications are responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of fire equipment and apparatus.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responds to fire alarms, rescue alarms, medical emergency, and other emergency calls to protect life and property; lays and connects hoses; holds nozzle and directs water streams in the control and extinguishing of fires in structures or other objects; uses forcible entry tools, bars, hooks, life-safety lines, ground ladders, chemical extinguishers, and other auxiliary equipment.
Raises and climbs ladders up to 35 feet and may climb a 100 foot aerial ladder; ventilates structures using such techniques as opening windows and cutting or chopping holes through the roof; accomplishes rescue work; removes persons from danger which may include dragging up to 165 pounds up to 70 feet; accomplishes salvage operations such as placing or throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris; completing all the above while wearing full firefighter personal protective equipment and breathing from a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Responds to requests for medical emergencies to provide immediate care; observes and reports vital signs, cares for victims of accidents or illness; administers medical treatment to injured or ill persons; provides emergency care at the scene; carrying heavy equipment such as trauma bags, drug boxes, monitors, and burn kits; moves patients from various locations to prepare from transportation; operates emergency vehicles in compliance with Fire Department Operations Directives, local, state and federal rules and regulations; works 48-hour shifts and 56-hour work weeks and overtime unless otherwise assigned; may be recalled to duty in cases of emergency.
Performs preventive maintenance and daily inspections on fire apparatus and equipment; inspects fire apparatus after each operation to ensure proper and efficient operating condition; participates in routine daily housekeeping and maintenance of fire facilities; cleans, washes, and services fire apparatus; tests, washes, hangs, and dries hoses; changes hoses on fire apparatus; reports worn, damaged, or lost parts and tools.
Completes and maintains various records and reports; assists in completion of building pre-plans, participates in fire inspection, prevention, and suppression training programs to maintain occupational skills; attends drills and training classes regarding firefighting techniques, operation of specialized firefighting equipment, design and construction of buildings, location of exits, entrances, fire alarm boxes, fire hydrants, sprinkler systems, and other related topics; assists with public education programs.
Studies technical material on modern firefighting techniques and water systems; accomplishes general maintenance work in the upkeep of the fire station and grounds, accomplishes routine housekeeping chores such as sweeping, mopping, cooking, washing, and cleaning.
Secures and maintains all certifications and licenses as required by Fire Department.
Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.
Performs other duties as required.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands for this job may include frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, the ability to lift, carry, push, pull greater than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and far sight acuity, depth perception, color vision, field of vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Flexibility is important because of the need to enter and exit vehicles quickly, inspect buildings, climb over and around obstacles, suddenly move out of the way of dangers, etc.

Mental alertness is important because of the need to make fine distinctions and decisions concerning subtle cues to impending danger. Physical and mental demands may change dramatically within a few seconds and tax the maximum of human endurance. Therefore, the employee must maintain a physical and mental state of fitness and readiness that will enable them to handle recurrent contacts and involvement with dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain the ability to walk up and down stairs, utilize protective equipment, including eye wear, footwear, respiratory aid, hard hat, gloves, and protective clothing, endure moderate exposure to weather, extreme heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high level noise intensity, vibration, darkness/poor lighting, moving mechanical parts/hazards, high, exposed places, toxic/caustic chemicals, dirt/dust, odors, and other environmental conditions.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be subjected to electrical hazards, fire hazards and unsafe conditions and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, hazardous chemicals and materials, intense heat, extreme cold, natural and manmade disasters and hazards associated with working in and near traffic. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to extreme.

This job specification should not be interpreted as all- inclusive. It is intended to identify essential functions and requirements of the job. Not all incumbents may perform all duties at all times. However, incumbents must be able to perform essential duties, with or without accommodation for disability at any time while holding this position.

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