Definition
FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
ENTRY AND LATERAL POSITIONS
Filing deadline is May 31, 2024
- Lateral Firefighters starting salary is negotiable, based on qualifying experience.
This recruitment is open continuously. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the recruitment may close at any time.
HIRING BONUS and how it works!
$15,000 TOTAL
Lateral Firefighters - $5,000 at the time of hire, $5,000 upon passing probation at 12 months, $5,000 on the one (1) year anniversary of successfully passing probation.
Newly hired Firefighters - $2,500 after passing six (6) month probationary test, $5,000 upon successfully completing probation, $7,500 on the one (1) year anniversary of successfully passing probation.
The Colton Fire Department's mission is to protect life, property, and the environment in order to preserve and improve the quality of life of those we serve. Paramedics employed by the Colton Fire Department engage directly in firefighting, emergency medical care, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, disaster responses, fire prevention, public education, and community service. We are here to provide not only emergency care, but also personal care and services.
Why should you join our department?
Are you tired of:
- Continuous force hires
- Big city/county/state issues
- Unhealthy work/life balance
Our department succeeds because our employees succeed, and we firmly believe in mentoring our members at all ranks. Joining our agency means you will be working alongside passionate, dedicated, and innovative members to provide excellent service to our community, visitors, and those who travel through our major highways.
Our standards are high. We recognize current challenges and tackle them head on, all while striving for, and progressing toward excellence in every aspect of our job. If you believe you have what it takes to be a part of our community of firefighters, we invite you to apply today!
Essential Functions
We are looking for individuals striving to be part of our team that possess the following values:
Courage - You are not afraid to challenge yourself to move outside your comfort zone, to be a leader in your rank and to promote.
Teamwork - You work alongside others to accomplish your mission, utilizing our core values to guide decisions.
Listening - You listen twice as much as you speak, to better learn your job and our practices.
Learning - You seek out learning opportunities at every opportunity, and apply the lessons learned to your craft.
Integrity & Ethics - You display honesty and embrace personal accountability.
Attention to Detail - You take pride in your work, and perform to the best of your ability in every task.
Safety - You put the safety of our citizens and personnel above all other interests.
Physical Fit - You maintain your physical fitness in order to be prepared for the many demanding situations you will be put in.
Decision Making - You aim to choose the best course of action for any situation you may find yourself in.
Light-hearted - You know being a first responder is emotionally tough work; you know how to have fun at the appropriate times.
For additional essential functions of the job, review the Firefighter Medic job description.