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REDDING FIRE DEPARTMENT 777 CYPRESS AVE REDDING, CALIFORNIA 96001 530-225-4570 https://www.cityofredding.org/departments/fire-department
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Updated: December 05, 2023
Position Title: Entry level FirefighterSalary Information: $63,336– $93,562, plus incentives and overtime.
Position Title: Lateral Firefighter*
Salary Information: $73,324- $93,562, plus incentives and overtime.
*Firefighters with 4 years paid experience at a career department will be considered a lateral and will start at step 4.
Candidate must also apply at the City of Redding website cityofredding.gov/joinreddingfire
Benefit Information:Holidays: Fire Association covered employees receive a payment inlieu of holidays.
Vacation:1-4 Years of Service – 2 weeksAfter 4-3 weeksAfter 9- 3.5 weeksAfter 14 – 4 WeeksAfter 19- 4.5 weeksAfter 24 – 5 Weeks
Sick Leave:0.46 of an hour for each regular hour worked or on paid leave.
Health Insurance:Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Candidate Contact Person:Elizabeth LensingPersonnel Analyst530 225 4498elensing@cityofredding.org
Department Overview:
The Redding Fire Department has served the Redding community for over one-hundred years with dedicated and exceptional service. As a department thatserves nearly 60 square miles of both urban and WUI territory, the Redding FireDepartment handles a diverse range of fire and emergency calls annually.Members of the Redding Fire Department are continuously involved withtraining including State and Federally mandated topics, as well as manydiscretionary subjects. All personnel are expected to complete 20 hours oftraining each month to ensure the highest quality firefighting possible.The fire community knows Redding firefighters for their aggressive firefightingtactics and our community knows us for our strong history of service. JoiningRFD means joining some of the best firefighters in the country.Last year the Redding Fire Department responded to 150 structure fires, 100wildland-urban interface fires, and 16,000 calls for service. Known for ourprofessionalism, aggressive firefighting tactics and a diverse range of trainingsituations and skill-sets, working for Redding means working for one of the bestFire Departments in California
City Information:
Redding is a growing community in beautiful Northern California located at thebase of the Cascades. We are surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, theSacramento River, two National Parks, and excellent trails and parks. With anaverage commute of 10 minutes, and affordable housing market, and a familyfriendly community, we take pride in making Redding an even better place tolive, work and play.
Population: 94,000
Job Requirements:
Age: 18US Citizen: YESHigh School Grad/GED: YESValid State Driver’s License: CA Driver’s license or the ability to acquire one within 10 days of appointment.Ability to Read/Speak English: YESVision (i.e. 20/20): Must meet NFPA standardsCollege: 60 units from an accredited college.Prior Experience: NONENecessary Certifications: CA State Certified Firefighter I and Emergency Medical Technician I or greater certification, CPAT Candidtate Physical Ability Test.
Additional Requirements: No prior experience required.
Hiring Process: ORAL BOARD, CHIEFS INTERVIEW, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, DOJ/FBI FINGERPRINTING, PHYSICAL.
Job Description:DEFINITION: Under immediate supervision, performs all types of fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical rescue work; promotes fire prevention and code enforcement.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Positions assigned to this class perform bothprobationary and journey-level firefighting and fire prevention work. When initially employed, incumbents are expected to have prior practical firefighting experience and are expected to successfully complete a probationary firefighter training program as established by the City of Redding, with work toward the completion of California State Firefighter II certification. Firefighters are expected to perform the full range of fire suppression, safety and prevention duties assigned to the class and to obtain journey-level skills in all areas of work assigned. This classification is distinguished from the Fire Engineer classification in that the Fire Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of fire apparatus and related equipment.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.1. Responds to reported emergencies with a company on a fire apparatus.Measures - Conformance to training standards.2. Rescues persons endangered by fire and other hazards.Measures - Responsiveness to orders and procedures.3. Operates hose streams; performs ventilation, salvage and overhaul to extinguish fires and minimize damage. Measures - Responsiveness to orders and procedures.4. Performs first aid, resuscitation, and defibrillation (if training is appropriate).Measures - Application of accepted medical protocols.5. Operates firefighting equipment and medical rescue equipment.Measures - Safety record, knowledge of district and City streets, training record.6. Inspects housing, industrial and commercial occupancies, writes notices of hazards and makes re-inspections; conducts home safety checks.Measures - Application of appropriate fire code.7. Presents fire and life safety education programs; conducts tours of the fire station.Measures - Acceptance by public.8. Participates in firefighting tactics and physical training.Measures - Follows routine and orders as established.9. Keeps records and prepares reports.Measures - Follows accepted practices.10. Participates in pre-fire planning with the company.Measures - Number of pre-fire plans.11. Maintains fire station.Measures - Condition of station.12. Performs related duties as assigned.Measures - Quantity and quality of additional work.
QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge of: Modern fire prevention and suppression principles methods andequipment; principles of hydraulics as applied to firefighting equipment; construction and operation of private and public water supplies, standpipes, fire pumps, aerial ladders, elevating platforms; all City and outlying streets and the location of fire hydrants and fire department connections in the district; Federal, State and local vehicle safety regulations.Ability to: Interact effectively with the public and employees; remain calm and safe during emergency conditions; pass the medical examination, including vision and hearing examinations, and perform the required physical fitness tests for the position; maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.Education: Any combination of training and experience that provides the requiredknowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; typical education would include a high school diploma, equivalent of A.A. Degree in Fire Technology, or 60 semester units from an accredited college or equivalent.Experience: No prior experience required.
Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their applicationindicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
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