NEW JOBS! Lots of positions open, get on it!

[CAFFBOU]

SQEEKY WHEEL GETS THE GREASE....BOUKCA. (PS- California rules)


The City of San Jose Fire Department is now accepting applications for the following positions:
* Firefighter Recruit--Paramedics
Application deadline: 8/23/02
* Public Safety Dispatcher II
Application deadline: 9/6/02
Job announcement information and on-line application may be obtained at http://jobs.cityofsj.org
For information about the Firefighter Recruit position, please contact Jennifer Holmboe, Employee Services Dept.
(408) 277-3266 or e-mail:jennifer.holmboe@ci.sj.ca .us; or Dennis Hawkins, Fire Dept. Personnel (408) 277-8790 or e-mail:dennis.hawkins@ci.sj.ca.u s.
For more information regarding the Public Safety Dispatcher position, please contact Cindy Keehen (408) 277-5773, or by e-mail atcindy.keehen@ci.sj.ca.us.
You can also apply by visiting our Employee Services Department: 801 North First Street, Room 207, San Jose, California 95110. (408) 277-4205. EOE/AA.


Firefighter/ Paramedic Are you a National Registry Paramedic who is interested in moving to Colorado? If so, South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) is interested in you!! SMFR's district is located in the south suburban area of Denver, CO. We are developing a list of paramedic candidates for future recruitment processes. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply! See our web site at www.southmetro.org for furner information about the upcoming registration deadline for an October 2002 CPAT examination


FIREFIGHTER/ LATERAL ENTRY
Salary Range $3,396-$5,065/mo. Final Filing Date: 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 30, 2002
Seeking Firefighters to work for a ``Class 1 City'' Fire Department who possess the following: 24 months of paid full-time employment within the last 36 months as a sworn uniformed Firefighter in any city, district, county, state or federal agency comparable to the City of Stockton's Firefighter classification, equivalent to graduation from high school; a valid California Emergency Medical Technician I Cert; a valid California State Fire Marshal Firefighter II Cert; and a valid California Class ``B'' Restricted driver's license upon appointment. Ability to pass a physical exam, which includes a drug screen, and meet psychological and background standards. For further information and application packet, contact: City of Stockton Personnel Services Dept., 6 E. Lindsay Street, Stockton, CA 95202. (209) 937-8233; or apply on line at www.stocktongov.com


FIREFIGHTER- OCEANO COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Invites Applications For Firefighter.The Oceano Fire Department is seeking stable, mature, motivated individuals with a balance of technical, mechanical, and interpersonal skills to serve on the OCSD fire Department. Firefighters receive a stipend of $75.00 per month and $7.00 per hour when working daily staffing. Duties will include response to fire, rescue and medical alarms to protect life and property; assisting in the maintenance of equipment, the fire station and it's grounds; attending weekly training sessions; assisting fire inspection and public education programs; and performing other duties as assigned. Applicants must possess a valid California Driver's License and be at least 18 years of age. Possession of valid First Aid & CPR cards is desirable and required prior to assignment.You must be able to respond from your residence to the station, when paged, within three to five minutes.Mechanical aptitude, good health and physical fitness, the ability to follow direction, exercise initiative, establish effective relationships with co- workers and the public, and apply fire - fighting techniques are essential. If you are a resident of Oceano or the surrounding Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande area, are interested in joining the Oceano Fire Department, please stop by District's office and pick up an application. Applications will be reviewed. Selected applicants will be interviewed by the Department's Human Resources Coordinator before proceeding to a physical agility test, which must be successfully completed. The office is located at 1655 Front Street in Oceano. You may also request an application or additional information by calling 481-6730 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Your completed application and a current DMV printout must be returned, in person, to the District's office during regular business hoursno later than August 26, 2002.You will be asked to provide your original California Driver's License and Social Security Card at that time.


PARAMEDIC FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
PARAMEDIC FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC 4 fire agencies in Santa Cruz County participating in this recruitment. Orientation & practice physical agility: 8/3, 8/20 & 9/5. Apply by 9/6/02. Contact City of Santa Cruz HR Dept, (831) 420-5040. www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/ps EOE/ADA


FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC City of Sausalito $4,628-$5,680 mo + benes City invites resumes for FF/PM Lateral & Entry Level. Min Req: 18 Y/O; HS Dip/ GED; CA State Paramedic Lic by 10-1-02; completed a CA accredited Fire Academy & possess valid CA DL. Submit detailed resume: Sausalito FD, Attn: FF/PM Resume, 333 Johnson St. Sausalito, CA 94965; or FAX 415-289-4158; or email: €vaughn@ci.sausalito.ca.us€ Apply by 8-19-02


Firefighter/Paramedic The Galt Fire Protection District is accepting applications for the position of Resident Firefighter/Paramedic. Applications must be accompanied by copies of current Paramedic Licence. Applications may be picked up at the Gait Fire Protection District Administrative Office at 208 A Street, Galt. Applications must be returned by August 16, 2002, by 5:00 P.M., and are limited to the first 50 qualified applicants.

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC- CITY OF UPLAND Duties: fighting fires, emergency medical/rescue, fire prevention; mitigating hazardous material incidents; providing advanced life support to injured/critically ill; examine, evaluate/treat patient condition. FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC ASSIGNMENT) $3578-4349/mo. + 15% of top step + 5% increase 01/01/03 Reqs: HS Diploma or GED equiv., completion of CWH Written Test; valid physical ability test within 6 months at time of application (CPAT or PAT/Biddle) valid EMT-P Cert., ACLS, PALS, CPR. FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC ASSIGNMENT) LATERAL $3578-4349/mo. + 15% of top step + 5% increase 01/01/03 Reqs: Current employment as firefighter, valid physical ability test within 6 months at time of application (CPAT or PAT/Biddle); valid EMT-P Cert., ACLS, PALS, CPR. To Apply: MUST SUBMIT CITY APPLICATION by Thursday, August 15, 2002 to: City of Upland, Human Resources, 460 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA 91786. Visit our web site at www.ci.upland.ca.us to download application and job flyer.


FIREFIGHTER
FIREFIGHTER Resident Firefighter/ Paramedic The Galt Fire Protection District is accepting applications for the position of Resident Firefighter/Paramedic. Applications must be accompanied by copies of current Paramedic Licence. Applications may be picked up at the Gait Fire Protection District Administrative Office at 208 A Street, Gait. Applications must be returned by August 9, 2002, by 5:00 P.M., and are limited to the first 50 qualified applicants


CITY OF LOS ANGELES- FIREFIGHTER. A Firefighter engages directly in firefighting, Emergency Medical Services, fire prevention and rescue, and inspections of buildings and property.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*The City of Los Angeles is currently seeking persons trained as Paramedics and others in the medical field who are interested in becoming Firefighter/Paramedics.
*Firefighters work 24 hour shifts which enable them to work fewer full days per month - leaving the rest of the month off.
*Firefighters respond to a great variety of calls, many of which will be for emergency medical attention.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
*Minimum age of 18 years at the time of the Civil Service Interview
*US high school diploma, GED or California High School Equivalency Certificate
*Excellent Health
*a valid California Driver's License
*Uncorrected distance visual acuity of at least 20/100 in the poorer eye and 20/40 in the better eye, correctable to at least 20/40 in one eye and 20/20 in the other eye is required. Use of contact lenses is not acceptable in meeting these requirements.
*Firefighters are required to be non-smokers throughout their employment with the Los Angeles City Fire Department.
Starting salary $42,365 to $63,746


Fire Prevention Officer
$41,235-$61,853 (starting salary DOQ)
Performs technical inspections, plan review, and investigates work in the enforcement of City fire codes and regulations. Assists with public relations and public education programs to promote fire safety. Closing date: August 30, 2002. We Value: Innovation * Creativity * Teamwork* Customer Service Excellence
* Ethical and Legal Behavior * Respect
Application packets can be obtained at Human Resources located at:
12001 W. Peoria Avenue from 8am to 5pm, M-F, by calling 623-933-6565 or at www.cityofelmirage.org
The City of El Mirage is an EEO/AA Employer.
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FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
($37,590 Annual + $1.50/hr.
wage for
Paramedic Assignment Pay)
Close date: 8/30/02
The City of Surprise is only accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with thefollowing qualifications:
Valid AZ Paramedic Certification Successfully completed the Phoenix Regional Fire Training Academy within the last 5 yrs. For application packet please contact: City of Surprise, HR Department, 12425 West Bell Road, Suite #C304, Surprise, AZ 85374. Visit our website at: www.surpriseaz.com EOE/AA/ADA


FIRE CHIEF (PT) WILTON
FIRE CHIEF PT WILTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Serves as CEO of WFPD under the direction of the elected WFPD Board of Directors. Resp: Mgmt of all admin & operational functions to deliver fire protection, fire prevention, emergency med, & rescue svcs for the District. Sal & bnfts DOQ. Submit appl: Chairman of the Board, Wilton Fire Protection District, 9800 Dillard Rd., Wilton, CA 95693; fax 916-687-8920. Final filing 8/19/02


EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER
EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER $4,959 - $6,028 Monthly (26 pay periods) plus Excellent Benefits Final Filing Date: 5:00 p.m. August 30, 2002 Placer County is seeking qualified applicants to plan, organize and direct the activities of the Placer County Operational Area Office of Emergency Services in response to disasters and emergencies. Candidates should possess civil preparedness skills and capabilities; be able to develop plans and provide training for emergencies; coordinate countywide fire service issues; oversee the countywide hazardous materials emergency response program; respond to disasters and emergencies, and manage office functions. SEE PLACER COUNTY AD UNDER GOVERNMENT. EEOE/AA EMPLOYER


CITY OF REDLANDS FIREFIGHTER $3287-3996/mo+ 9% PERS. Requirements: Must be grad. of State Fire Academy; must poss. & maintain CA State registered EMT cert. & must poss. a valid CA driver's lic. (Class B license req'd within 1 yr.) Closes 5:00 p.m. 8-23-02. M.I.S. SUPPORT TECHNICIAN $2973-3613/mo+ 7% PERS. Temporary full-time grant-funded pos. Requirements: BA or equiv. units; 3 yrs. exp. in computer local and/or wide area network mgmt. & admin. & poss. of valid driver's lic. Closes 5:00 p.m. 8-15-02. Apply at the Personnel Office, 35 Cajon St., #10, or access our Website @ www.ci.redlands.ca.us


Mechanic County of San Bernardino Fire Department Mechanic The San Bernardino County Fire Department is seeking a qualified individual to work within the Vehicle Maintenance Division. This position inspects diagnosis and locates mechanical, electrical and electronic difficulities on automobiles, trucks, fire apparatus and on a variety of maintenance and construction equipment. The position will maintain fire pumps, diagnosis and locate mechanical difficulities determine extent of repairs and adjusts engines and clutches. Repairs transmissions, differentials and related components. Requires four years of journey-level experience in automotive, truck or heavy equipment, repair adn maintenance. Must possess a valid California driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance at time of appointment. Must have and maintain a commercial "B" driver's license with manual transmission, tanker and air brake endorsements, and a State Air Conditioning certificate (IMACA). within 30 days of appointment. The successful candidate must have and maintain his or her own hand tools. Salary $3102.66 to $3,971.06 per month plus excellent benefits. Application deadline is Friday August 9,2001. For information and application contact: County of San Bernardino Special Districts/Fire Dept. 157 West Fifth Street 2nd Floor. San Bernardino, 92415-0450 (909) 387-5940 EEO Employer

[EricCSU]

Originally posted by boukca

Firefighter/ Paramedic Are you a National Registry Paramedic who is interested in moving to Colorado? If so, South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) is interested in you!! SMFR's district is located in the south suburban area of Denver, CO. We are developing a list of paramedic candidates for future recruitment processes. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply! See our web site at www.southmetro.org for furner information about the upcoming registration deadline for an October 2002 CPAT examination

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If anyone has any questions about SMFR, I was recently hired and am starting the academy on Tuesday, so I'll be able to answer questions (At least to the level of my experience). Also, they prefer paramedics, but I'm not a paramedic and I was hired. So, don't let that stop you.

Eric

[whrsdafire]

I'd be kissing your feet right now if I was on the west coast, brother...got any info on east coast depts?

[Engine101]

B how do you get your info?

[CAFFBOU]

Hi guys...Sorry no East Coast jobs right now.

Monrovia guy (my Cali. brother) I get all those
job listing from the Sunday newspapers. BUT,
your best source is www.firecareers.com and
www.firerecruit.com

Take care, BoukCA