REQUIRED: Successful completion of the FCTC testing and eligible status on the Stateside Eligibility list as of May 20, 2024.

Eligible candidates must be an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) with the State of California and have a Firefighter I certificate or have completed a California State Fire Marshal accredited fire academy or equivalent.

The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant natural open space. World-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.

The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

The Fire Department's mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by delivering exceptional services in safeguarding lives, property, and our environment. We measure our success in accomplishing our mission through customer surveys, comparative analysis operational effectiveness, and goal accomplishment.

The Ideal Candidate:
State of California Certified Paramedic. Completion of a California State Fire Marshal accredited Firefighter I academy is highly preferred. High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of college-level courses or equivalent in Fire Science in compliance with departmental policies.

Under supervision, the Paramedic Firefighter will provide basic and advanced life support services to ill or injured persons in accordance with the policies established by the Department of Emergency Medical Services of San Diego County; fight fires and participate in fire prevention activities for the protection of life and property; operate and maintain vehicles, apparatus, equipment, stations and communication systems; teach fire safety to the public; and perform other duties as required.

This is an entry-level into the professional fire service series. The paramedic/firefighter is a uniformed member of the public safety/fire suppression/EMS division of the department. This position supports dual responsibilities as a paramedic and as a firefighter and is utilized in both types of assignments as needed.

Selection Process:
Please submit your application online by May 10, 2024, at 5 p.m. This is a competitive process. Those applicants considered most qualified will be invited to continue further in the selection process, which consists of paramedic skills testing and a panel interview.

Assessment Center and Panel Interviews:
Week of May 20, 2024; dates to be determined

Responds to medical emergencies.

Conducts or assists in the extrication of trapped persons.

Performs primary and secondary physical assessment of ill or injured persons.

Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Maintains an effective airway for patients with compromised breathing.

Immobilizes injured limbs and spinal vertebra where injury is suspected.

Controls bleeding of external injuries.

Assists with emergency childbirth.

Provides emotional support to distressed persons.

Administers oxygen to support respiratory functions.

Utilizes adjunctive ventilation devices, such as endotracheal tubes.

Analyzes electrocardiograms and recognizes cardiac arrhythmias.

Administers medications by intravenous, intramuscular or topical means.

Performs electrical defibrillation.

Operates radio-telephone equipment and communicates medical information to base hospital medical personnel and others.

Serves as a preceptor for paramedic and emergency medical technician trainees.

Compiles necessary reports and records; drives an ambulance vehicle.

Responds to and performs skilled tasks at the scenes of emergency calls including: fire, medical assistance, rescues, hazards identification, hazardous materials identification and spills, public assistance and service.

Safely drives and operates vehicles, apparatus and equipment.

Teaches fire safety, CPR and other classes and participates in public education demonstrations and activities.

Conducts inspections and school exit drills.

Writes reports and maintains records; maintains, inspects, and repairs fire stations and fire grounds, emergency and support vehicles, apparatus, equipment, fire hydrants, radios, and alarm systems.

Participates in department physical fitness program.

Performs emergency medical procedures.

Participates in proficiency training to develop and maintain emergency skills.

Uses computers in performing required duties, performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic and advanced life support principles and procedures.
• San Diego County Emergency Medical System (EMS) regulations, protocols and procedures.
• Fire-based operations, such as rescue, firefighting, radio communications, Incident Command System (ICS), fire protection equipment and systems, fire behavior, hazardous materials and water systems.
• Federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards.
• Maintenance and repair of vehicles, apparatus, equipment and fire hydrants.
• Local geographical response factors.
• Correct English grammar, spelling, punctuation.
• Basic mathematics, chemistry, and physics of fire behavior and hazardous materials.
• Safety practices and procedures.
• Personal computer operating systems and software applications.
• Requirements and standards as defined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1002 preferred.

• React quickly and calmly to fight fires and perform emergency medical techniques and procedures.
• Perform rescues.
• Operate, maintain, inspect and repair vehicles, apparatus, equipment, communication systems and fire hydrants.
• Clean and maintain fire station and grounds.
• Conduct fire inspections and school exit drills.
• Teach classes and participate in public education demonstrations and activities.
• Write comprehensive reports and maintain accurate records.
• Relate effectively to those contacted in the course of work.
• Learn local conditions, locations and regulations.
• Operate computers, understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of college level courses or equivalent in Fire Science in compliance with departmental policies.