News from: The City of Cathedral City

Under general direction, operates all fire apparatus and equipment; safely transports crew to the emergency scene; responds to fires, medical emergencies and other emergency and non-emergency situations and takes appropriate action to protect life and property; performs various support assignments in addition to normal emergency response activities; performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, supplemented by courses in Fire Science or a related field; and two years of paid municipal, county, tribal or special district fire experience in fire suppression and prevention.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid California Class B driver license, or a California Class C driver license with a firefighter endorsement at time of appointment; must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess successful completion of California State Fire Training Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A and 1B.
Must possess a current/valid CPR certification.
Possession of a valid State of California Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certification/licensure with eligibility to work under the Riverside County.
Completion of a Cathedral City task book by the end of their probationary period.
Must be willing to work shifts as structured in the Fire Department.
Certification as a Firefighter I and II is required.
Experience as a Fire Engineer is desirable.

Other requirements: Must live within 150 miles of the city limits by the end of the probationary period. The calculation of the 150 miles shall be made using Google Maps driving directions.

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cathedralcityca/jobs/newprint/4869968