The Woodside Fire Protection District is actively recruiting qualified applicants for employment. Candidates will remain on the employment list for one year with the option for a one year extension.
The recruitment process will begin on January 28, 2025 through March 2, 2025.
The most qualified applicants selected from the FCTC list and CalOpps applications will be contacted and provided with more information regarding the Department's application process.
Qualified candidates will participate in an EMS competency assessment.
Upon successful completion of the initial interview and receiving an invitation to a second interview, qualified candidates will be required to do a station visit/ride-along. This will be scheduled before the second interview. Candidates will be given instructions and assistance on how to facilitate this requirement.
Candidates chosen for the position(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Woodside Fire Protection District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
Qualifications:
1. Entry Level Firefighters and Entry Level Paramedic candidates must be on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List to apply and be considered for interviews.
2. Lateral Firefighters and Lateral Paramedics must have at least two years of paid full-time experience as a Firefighter or Paramedic with a public agency or special district.
FCTC Requirements:
1. Must be current on the list by 03/02/2025. Visit www.FCTConline.org for more information.
2. Cal-JAC CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Card must be dated between 03/02/2024 to 03/02/2025.
3. A passing score on the FCTC Written Test must be dated 03/02/2024 to 03/02/2025.
Experience, Education and Training:
Must be 18 years of age at the time of employment;
High School Diploma or equivalent;
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying;
College-level coursework in fire science or related fields is desirable;
Military experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
All licenses and certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment;
Possession of a valid class C driver's license and a safe driving record;
Must possess valid National Registry or California-accredited EMT certification at the time of application
Paramedic licensure is not required, but is highly desirable. A minimum completion of Paramedic Didactic at the time of appointment will qualify you as a Paramedic applicant for the process.
Completion of an accredited California Firefighter 1 program or FF2 experience is highly desirable or proof of planned graduation date by April 2025; and
Respond to fires, emergency rescue, medical emergency, and public service calls.
Assist in maintaining the fire station and assist in the maintenance and repair of fire equipment.
Study Fire Department policies and standards, fire hazards, and firefighting techniques, participate in drills and exercises.
Perform medical emergency techniques and defibrillator use.
Perform periodic fire prevention inspections of businesses, writing correction notices as necessary.
Lay hose lines and operate engine pumping equipment.
Assist in holding a firefighting nozzle to direct a stream of water on fire.
Carry, raise, climb, and lower ladders
Conduct salvage and clean-up operations.
Adhere to all state and local paramedic and EMT policies, principles, practices, and procedures and provide BLS and ALS care, when appropriate.
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting and protection of lives and property.
Policies and standards of the Fire Department and operation and maintenance of the types of apparatus and equipment used in firefighting.
Local geography of the area, including location of hydrants, mains, and major fire hazards of the District
Standard broadcasting procedures of a fire radio system
Ability to:
Maintain proficiency in medical emergency practices and techniques.
Analyze fire and driving situations and to adopt an effective course of action.
Prepare clear, concise, and complete reports and notices.
Think and act quickly in emergencies.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Perform a variety of manipulative tasks with good dexterity.
Safely and efficiently use Hurst rescue equipment, rescue ropes and hardware, ventilation, salvage, communication equipment, manual forcible entry tools and power saws.
ADA special requirement:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb and lift 150 pounds; exposure to cold, heat, extreme noise, outdoors, confining work space, electrical hazards, vibration, chemicals, dust, toxic waste, mechanical hazards and explosive materials; availability for shift work, on-call and stand-by call.
Woodside Fire Protection District, established in 1925, operates three fire stations, covers 32 square miles, and serves a population of 25,000 with one Fire Chief, one Deputy Fire Chief, four Battalion Chiefs, twelve Fire Captains, 30 Firefighters and Firefighter/Paramedics, a Fire Marshal, a Deputy Fire Marshal, an Emergency Preparedness/Public Education/EPiC Coordinator, a Fuel Mitigation Officer, one Fire Inspector I and one Fire Inspector II, a Finance Manager, a Human Resources/Benefits Manager and a Executive Administrator. Staffing is divided into three shifts, with 14 personnel on each shift. Shift personnel work a 48/96 schedule. The Fire District operates a Battalion of three front-line fire engines, one rescue, and cross-staffs a water tender and a type-5 fire apparatus.