Firefighter/Paramedic

• Responds to emergency and routine alarms as part of a firefighting team, lays hose, sets ladders, ventilates buildings and performs salvage/overhaul functions.
• Provides basic and advanced life support services to ill and injured persons in accordance with policies and protocols.
• Compiles necessary reports.
• Attends all workshops and continuing education classes required to maintain Paramedic certification.
• Performs routine maintenance of station, apparatus and related equipment.
• Assists in fire safety inspections of buildings for adherence to regulations or in emergency pre-planning activities.
• Participates in scheduled drills and training activities.
• Performs other related duties.

• Possession and satisfactory maintenance of a valid Class C driver’s license or officially recognized equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency and minimum age 18 years.
• State of California Paramedic License.
• CPAT or Biddle Certification.
• Successful completion of an accredited California State Fire Academy  or possession of a Firefighter 1 certificate issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal at time of application, or verifiable out of state equivalent.

• Copy of State of California Paramedic License at time of application.
• Proof of successful completion of an accredited California State Fire Academy or possession of a Firefighter 1 certificate issued by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal at time of application, or verifiable out of state equivalent.
• Proof of successful completion of Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or Biddle. (Must be CPAT or Biddle issued between December 1, 2015 and February 6, 2017.)
• Proof of San Bernardino County Paramedic Accreditation (ICEMA) prior to appointment of the position. (District will sponsor successful candidates to meet ICEMA requirement.)

Applicants are required to keep the District informed of any change in contact information. All information provided by the applicant will be subject to verification and investigation, which may cover the employment record and character of the applicant. Applicants are also expected to review and be in compliance with the District’s Grooming Standard*, which is also available through the “Career Opportunities” link on the District website’s (www.cvifd.org) home page.

*Please note: The District is in the process of discussing alternative options to our tattoo policy.

CPAT or Biddle Certification:

Proof of successful completion of the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) or Biddle Test issued between December 1, 2015 and  February 6, 2017 must be provided. The Chino Valley Fire District will not conduct its own CPAT or Biddle testing. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm test dates and times, as well as pre-register for testing by contacting the authorized testing provider directly. Only one testing score will be accepted. Any costs associated with taking examinations are the responsibility of the applicant. Financial assistance may be available through the testing provider.

The Chino Valley Fire District is not responsible for delayed or unavailable testing results or for an applicant’s inability to complete the required testing due to the availability of testing services. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to complete the required examinations as early as possible.

Application Appraisal, Written Examination, Panel Interview, Finalist Interview, Background Investigation, Reference Check, Polygraph Test, Psychological Assessment and Physical Examination including Drug Screen.

Applications received during the open recruitment period will be screened for conformance with minimum required qualifications as listed above. Those applications not meeting the position’s minimum requirements or lacking copies of all required certifications will be rejected. All statements made on an employment application are subject to verification.

(Salary is effective January 1, 2017)