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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) · 2 days ago

EMS Assistant Chief

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$10,569/mo - $13,674/mo

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The EMS Assistant Chief will oversee emergency services and ensure effective response to emergencies while maintaining safety protocols.

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Responsibilities

The incumbent may be required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Duties involve field work requiring physical performance calling for above-average ability, endurance, and superior condition, including occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities in emergencies, under adverse environmental conditions, and over extended periods of time; requires running, walking, difficult climbing, jumping, twisting, bending and lifting over 25 pounds; and the pace of work is typically set by the emergency situation

Qualification

Respiratory Protection ProgramSelf-Contained Breathing ApparatusPhysical EnduranceField WorkMedical Evaluation

Required

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment

If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification

Official transcripts may be required upon appointment

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete

This position requires Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) Clearance prior to the incumbent being hired

The incumbent may be required to wear respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

The use of such equipment may place a physiological burden on the incumbent that varies with the type of equipment used, the job and workplace conditions in which the equipment is used, and the medical status of the incumbent

As such, California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment

This clearance process consists of a comprehensive medical evaluation including a review of the incumbent's medical history, a complete physical examination, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill tests

Requires running, walking, difficult climbing, jumping, twisting, bending and lifting over 25 pounds; and the pace of work is typically set by the emergency situation