Fire Engineer-Limited Term

Overview

Under general supervision, a Fire Engineer drives and operates fire apparatus, responds to rescue calls; administers emergency medical care; performs firefighting duties, including combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. Performs other related work as required. 48/96 Shift Work is required. Follow Sutter County! Stay updated with our social media accounts.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future opening(s), including Part-Time and Extra Help, in this class for up to six months. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.

Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods and techniques of modern fire suppression including use of the Incident Command System; the operation, use and maintenance of firefighting apparatus and equipment; rescue techniques necessary to respond to medical emergencies; basic firefighting principles and techniques; first aid (BLS) and CPR techniques; and emergency mitigation techniques for hazardous materials incidents.

Ability to: Drive and operate fire apparatus; administer emergency medical care; demonstrate physical endurance, agility, and strength; climb ladders and work at considerable heights; think and act quickly in emergencies; understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately; learn and follow fire department rules, instructions, firefighting methods, and techniques; maintain standard and specialized fire fighting, rescue, and emergency medical equipment;

exercise care in proper driving of departmental vehicles; interpret various ordinances, fire codes, and departmental rules regulating fire prevention and suppression systems.

Education and Experience: Training and experience equivalent to 12 months as a full-time firefighter or three years of progressively responsible experience as a volunteer firefighter; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

Essential Duties – physical skills and work requirements: Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities including running, walking, crouching or crawling during emergency operations, moving equipment and injured/deceased persons, climbing stairs/ladders, performing life-saving and rescue procedures, operating assigned equipment and vehicles; requires strenuous exertion under conditions involving fire, heat, smoke, and cramped surroundings;

maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observation and communicating with others.

Disaster Service Workers:
All Sutter County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and/or County.

License or Certificate: Possession of Firefighter I certification;
Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician I Certificate;
Possession and maintenance of appropriate valid California Driver's License with the appropriate firefighter endorsement;
Successful applicants may be required to pass a comprehensive medical examination;
Possession of Driver/Operator 1-A and 1-B certifications;
Must obtain a Hazardous Materials Technician Certification prior to completion of probation;
Applicants need to supply a current CPAT (candidate Physical Ability Test) within 12 months.

Important Note: You must submit legible copies of all required certifications and licenses with your application.

Recruitment Process: The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application, successfully passing a…