OPENING DATE: 08/25/16

CLOSING DATE: 09/09/16

THE POSITION

THIS IS ONLY AN ANNOUNCEMENT AND NOT TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING POSTED FROM AUGUST 25, 2016 TO SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES.

THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA FIRE DEPARTMENT will be opening/posting the recruitment on September 13, 2016 for FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE – EMT and EMT-P.

If you are interested in this position, please make sure to read the Employment Standards (qualifications) listed below as they have recently changed for the County of Santa Barbara, Fire Department.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS THESE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS (QUALIFICATIONS) AT THE TIME YOU APPLY WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA.  

1. High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); and,
2. Possession of a valid certificate of successful completion of the IAFF/IAFC Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT), as certified by the California Joint Apprenticeship Committee, dated January 15, 2016 through January 14, 2017, and
3. Successful completion (passing score of 70% or greater) of the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) written exam, obtained within year preceding the opening date of the recruitment; and,
4. Possession of a current California EMT-1 certificate or Possession of a current California EMT-P license.

Additional Qualification:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License at the time of appointment
• California Firefighter Endorsement is required within one year of appointment.
• Applicants hired after December 26, 1988 shall be disqualified from further employment consideration if they use tobacco products in any form on or off duty.

A written exam will be offered in Santa Barbara on September 1, 2016.   For more information see below.

Please make the necessary arrangements to meet the requirements, including placement on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center Statewide Eligibility List, no later than September 13, 2016.

Please visit www.FCTConline.org to register for upcoming CPAT and written tests, and to learn about the examination process, requirements, study materials, and other testing information including fees.  Costs associated with taking the examinations are the responsibility of the applicant.  A fee is assessed by the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) to complete the examination.  Grants are available through the California Fire Foundation.  Proof of financial need is required.

About the County of Santa Barbara Fire Department:
Since 1926, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department has served and safeguarded the community from the impacts of fire, medical emergencies, environmental emergencies, and natural disasters through leadership, planning, education, prevention, code enforcement, and all-hazard emergency response. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has a rich tradition and commitment to service excellence; we are well equipped, well trained, and experienced. We have excellent working relationships with other State fire agencies and maintain a reputation as leaders in the region. We have 258 employees, an annual operating budget of $66 million, and a capital budget of $1.2 million. Services are provided through 16 fire stations, air operations, heavy equipment, and three offices located throughout Santa Barbara County. We serve the cities of Buellton, Goleta, and Solvang, private lands, and County unincorporated areas. To learn more about our department, please visit: www.sbcfire.com.

Upon posting job bulletins, additional information will be provided.  If you have other important questions, you may call the Fire Department at 805- 681-5500 and ask for Human Resources.