HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-115 N.C.S. 7/21/2014Resolution No. 2014-115 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
BY REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep current its Classification and Compensation Plan;
and amendments and or revisions to the Classification and Compensation Plan are effective upon
approval by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager/Personnel Officer has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Firefighter/Paramedic (as
attached hereto and marked Exhibit A).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma:
1. Approves the amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written
in this Resolution including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the
Personnel System.
2. Takes this action pursuant to Personnel Code 3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and
Regulations (Rule IV -Classification and Rule V -Compensation) and that the
notice of this action has been properly posted.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certif} the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Qppro e ys to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 21" day of July, 2014. \4 fo M.
by the following vote:
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AYES: Albertson. Barrett, Mayor Glass. Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor Kearney, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
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firefighter/Paramedic
Summary
Exhibit A to Resolution
City of Petahima
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date: 07/21/2014
Job Class: O7FIPA
Respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other emergency and non -emergency situations
and take appropriate action to protect life and property; perform various staff support
assignments in addition to normal emergency response activities.
Class Characteristics
General supervision is provided by the Fire Captain; responsibilities may include the indirect
supervision of support staff.
Essential Duties, Skills, and Demands of the Position
The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential
duties, skills, and demands.
Duties:
Respond to calls for medical aid, including traffic collisions and rescue situations. Provide pre-
hospital care, including examining patients and monitoring vital signs; establish I.V. lines,
administer medications, insert airway, defibrillate heart and take other basic and advanced first
aid and life support actions; communicate with hospital and or health care professionals in
person or by radio; complete required reports. Restock supplies and maintain ambulances and
other emergency vehicles and equipment in proper working condition.
In a fire emergency, connect supply lines, control and extinguish fires, using various size hand -
lines, deck ladders and portable water monitors; connect foam eductors and apply foam and
chemicals for fire suppression and control.
Search buildings and rescue victims from buildings and motor vehicles sometimes using
specialized power and hand tools; use various hand and power tools to obtain entry to
buildings, free trapped accident victims, and provide ventilation.
Participate in specialized rescue operations, including aerial, water, underground and confined
space situations, including the use of rigging and shoring.
Contain, control, and decontaminate hazardous material spills.
Participate in clean-up, salvage, overhaul operations; clean, service, and ensure operational
readiness of fire vehicles, apparatus, hoses and equipment; assist with the maintenance of
stations and facilities.
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Participate in various staff support assignments including but not limited to: fire prevention,
inspection, and maintenance of inventory records, scheduled inspection of department
equipment, fire inspection, and investigation.
Work with the community in a variety of educational, public relations, and service programs;
may provide CPR training classes as assigned.
May serve in higher level classification, on a relief basis if certified and/or licensed to do so; may
direct the work of others, particularly in a medical emergency.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities:
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials
using a computer.
Remain calm, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the
work.
Phvsical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
palpate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently
is required to walk; occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift weight in excess of over 150
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The
employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; toxic
or caustic chemicals; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually
loud.
A Firefighter Paramedic is required to wear appropriate fire fighting and chemical safety
apparel and equipment, including turnout gear, helmet, hood, and self-contained breathing
apparatus.
Qualifications
Knowledae of:
Basic principles and practices of fire suppression and prevention.
Basic principles and practices of emergency medical care at the basic and advanced life
support levels.
Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work; basic computer report production
techniques.
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Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities
would be:
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Completion of an accredited firefighter academy or possession of a Firefighter I certificate is
required.
Experience:
Ambulance experience as a Paramedic or EMT and previous firefighting experience in a
volunteer or paid capacity is highly desirable.
Certificates /Licenses:
Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license. Must obtain a valid California Class C or
higher driver's license with a Firefighter Endorsement within 36 months of hire.
Current certification as a Paramedic in advanced life support, either through the National
Registry Paramedic or State of California. Must maintain local certification requirements.
Accreditation in the County of Sonoma as an EMT -Paramedic within six months of date of hire.
Must pass and maintain physical requirements as specified by the City and be able to wear self-
contained breathing apparatus.
Must be willing to work shifts as structured in the fire department.
Established:
03/90 - Resolution 90-147 N.C.S.
Reformatted:
06/30/06
Revised:
09/14/09 - Resolution 2009-140 N.C.S.
Revised:
03/05/12 - Resolution 2012-022 N.C.S.
Revised:
07/21/14 - Resolution 2014-115 N.C.S.
Department:
Fire
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
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