El Dorado Hills Fire Department
The El Dorado Hills Fire Department is looking for highly motivated, qualified individuals to join our team!
SALARY INFORMATION:
Annual Compensation: $84,380 - $102,378 (Includes base pay, required overtime, and holiday pay).
This is a continuous recruitment, and resumes will be reviewed as needed. Applicants may be contacted to interview upon department need.
ABOUT THE TOWN OF EL DORADO HILLS
Nestled along Highway 50 in the lower Sierra Nevada foothills in western El Dorado County, the unincorporated community of El Dorado Hills enjoys the kind of location that Californians dream about. Adjacent to Folsom Lake, only 40 minutes from downtown Sacramento, and 90 minutes from Lake Tahoe, its ideal location and mild seasonal climate are matched with excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and plenty of amenities.
El Dorado Hills has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years and has become a very desirable place to call home and to raise a family. The area features a variety of activities for children and adults, such as sports, t-ball, baseball, football, soccer, swimming, and many more choices to meet the needs of the community.
The area’s beauty is matched by the many outdoor recreational opportunities, including world-class skiing, boating, river rafting, hiking, fishing, and camping. El Dorado County’s 10,000-foot mountain peaks, 200 lakes, and 682 miles of rivers make the area ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
ABOUT EL DORADO HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The El Dorado Hills Fire Department was formed in 1963 and is led by five elected board members. It employs more than 80 employees who include fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and administrative personnel.
The department is an all-risk department that provides fire protection and emergency medical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All stations are a designated Safe Place for children and adults who are in danger, as well as a Safe Surrender for babies.
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the assigned Captain/Supervisor, provides ambulance transport services as a member of the El Dorado Hills Fire Department (Department). CHARACTERISTICS
The non-firefighting position of Paramedic (EMT-P) works under the direct supervision of the assigned Captain in conjunction with other Department Staff and the overall direction of the Operations Branch. The primary responsibility of the EMT-P is to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care and transport of patients as a team member of the Department and in support of the El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority (JPA). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate JPA owned ambulances as directed, including driving to and from medical emergencies as part of the ambulance transportation team. Must pass Department EMS Academy and all related new hire didactic and skills training with no less than 80% final score, prior to release to active-duty status within the Department. A licensed Paramedic is authorized to do any of the following procedures utilizing both BLS and ALS level skills during training, while at the scene of an emergency, or during patient care, including: Evaluate the ill and injured and document findings and actions on a patient care report. Render both basic and advanced life support, rescue, and first aid to patients. Obtain and document diagnostic signs, including but not limited to temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations rates, level of consciousness, pupil status, and electrocardiogram interpretations. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of mechanical adjuncts to advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation and both manual defibrillators and automated external defibrillators (AED). Use various types of stretchers and body immobilization devices. Provide initial pre-hospital emergency trauma care. Perform basic field triage. Transport patients. Manage patients within their scope of practice. Administration of emergency medications per El Dorado County EMS Protocols. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge Of:
Applicable federal, state, county, local, and department regulations, practices, and procedures; principals of emergency ambulance and transportation procedures, including first aid, resuscitator, and gurney operations. Ability To:
Learn rules, regulations, and operational procedures of the Fire Department; read electronic and incident maps and follow map directions; learn the street location and physical layout of the district and major traffic; work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Typical Qualifications: Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate is required. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age; Must possess and maintain a valid (unrestricted) California Driver’s License, Class C, and a satisfactory driving record; Must possess and maintain a valid State of California EMT-P Certification/Licensure. Desirable: Ambulance work experience; California State Fire Marshal Accredited Firefighter I Academy; California State Fire Marshal Training Courses. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH/SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION: California Driver's License, Class C. California EMT-P Certification/Licensure. American Heart Association CPR, ACLS, and PALS/PEPP Certifications.
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Under the direction of the assigned Captain/Supervisor, provides ambulance transport services as a member of the El Dorado Hills Fire Department (Department). CHARACTERISTICS
The non-firefighting position of Paramedic (EMT-P) works under the direct supervision of the assigned Captain in conjunction with other Department Staff and the overall direction of the Operations Branch. The primary responsibility of the EMT-P is to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care and transport of patients as a team member of the Department and in support of the El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority (JPA). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate JPA owned ambulances as directed, including driving to and from medical emergencies as part of the ambulance transportation team. Must pass Department EMS Academy and all related new hire didactic and skills training with no less than 80% final score, prior to release to active-duty status within the Department. A licensed Paramedic is authorized to do any of the following procedures utilizing both BLS and ALS level skills during training, while at the scene of an emergency, or during patient care, including: Evaluate the ill and injured and document findings and actions on a patient care report. Render both basic and advanced life support, rescue, and first aid to patients. Obtain and document diagnostic signs, including but not limited to temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations rates, level of consciousness, pupil status, and electrocardiogram interpretations. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of mechanical adjuncts to advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation and both manual defibrillators and automated external defibrillators (AED). Use various types of stretchers and body immobilization devices. Provide initial pre-hospital emergency trauma care. Perform basic field triage. Transport patients. Manage patients within their scope of practice. Administration of emergency medications per El Dorado County EMS Protocols. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge Of:
Applicable federal, state, county, local, and department regulations, practices, and procedures; principals of emergency ambulance and transportation procedures, including first aid, resuscitator, and gurney operations. Ability To:
Learn rules, regulations, and operational procedures of the Fire Department; read electronic and incident maps and follow map directions; learn the street location and physical layout of the district and major traffic; work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Typical Qualifications: Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate is required. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age; Must possess and maintain a valid (unrestricted) California Driver’s License, Class C, and a satisfactory driving record; Must possess and maintain a valid State of California EMT-P Certification/Licensure. Desirable: Ambulance work experience; California State Fire Marshal Accredited Firefighter I Academy; California State Fire Marshal Training Courses. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH/SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION: California Driver's License, Class C. California EMT-P Certification/Licensure. American Heart Association CPR, ACLS, and PALS/PEPP Certifications.
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