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Agenda Title:. ~ Meeting Date:
Discussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution Amending the September 14, 2009
Classification Plan by Revising the Classification Specifications of
Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic Meeting Time: 7:00 PM
Category: ^ Presentation ^ Appointments ®Consent ^ Public Hearing ^ Unfinished Business ^ New [3usiness
Department: Director: , - -~ Con.tactPerson: Phone Number:
'City Manager John C.~ Brown Larry.Anderson/ ~ 778-4492
Pamala Robbins
Total Cost of Pro osal or Pro'ect: Name of Fund:'
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Current Fund Balance:
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
1. .Resolution Amending the. Classification Plan by Revising the Classification Specifications of Firefighter
and Firefighter/Paramedic.
1. ^ First reading of Ordinance approved unanimously, or with unanimous vote to allow posting prior to second reading
2. ^ First reading of Ordinance approved without unanimous voter Ordinance has been published/posted prior to second
reading; see Attachment
3. ^ Other action requiring special notice: Notice has been given, see Attachment
Summary Statement:
As part of the effort to keep the City's .classification plan current, and in preparing for an upcoming recruitment,
Human Resources and Fire Department staff reviewed and revised the classification specifications for Firefighter
and :.Firefi~glteTLParamedic. Revisions were made to the e~ducafion, experience, and certification language to
update the terminology used in the industry ,and to maintain overall consistency in the requirements. Minor
revisions to the essential. duties and physical:demands and work environment were also made.
Attachments to Agenda Packet Item:
1. Resolution Arrieriding the Classification Plan by Revising the Classification Specifications of Firefighter
and Firefighter/.Paramedic.
2: Attachment. A ,- Class specification for the position of Firefighter.
3. Attachment B -Class specification for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.
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CITY OF PETALUlVIA, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
AGENDA REPORT
FOR
Discussion and Possible Adoption ofResolution-Amending the Classification Plan by Revising the
Classification Specifications of Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approval of the Resolution and amendment of the City's Classification Plan.
2. DISCUSSION:
The classification specifications for Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic have been revised to
provide for consistency in the two class specifications.. The education and experience requirements
have been revised to require completion of an accredited firefighter academy or possession of a
Firefighter I certificate:.Additionally, the minimum qualifications have been revised to note that
previous fire fighting experience in a volunteer or paid capacity is highly desirable.
Minimum qualification changes for Firefighter/Paramedic classification, in addition to what is noted
above, include the requirement of one year of full time paramedic experience or equivalent medical
experience, current certification as a paramedic in advanced life support, either through the National
Registry Paramedic or State of California, maintaining local certification requirements, and
accreditation in the County of Sonoma as an EMT-Paramedic within three months of date of hire.
The EMT language on the Firefighter class specification has been revised to.reflect current teens
used in the industry. As such, for Firefighter, the certification requirements include cun-ent
certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, either through the National Registry EMT or
State of California. Employees must maintain local certification requirements and become
accredited in the County of Sonoma as an EMT within-three months of date of hire.
Both classifications have been revised to require possession of a Class C driver's license at time of
appointment and a Class B driver's. license within 36 months of hire. Minor revisions to the
essential duties and physical demands and work environment were also made.
These revisions ~b~etter reflect the minimum requirements Hof the positions, and allow the department
to not only recruit and attract qualified Firefighters and.Fii.efighter/Paramedicshut also will maintain
overall consistency between the language and requirements of a Firefighter and
Firefighter/Paramedic aside from the different certification requirements.
3. FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
Annual. salary for the Firefighter position is $85,258-.'16 and the annual salary for the Firefighter-
Paramedic is $93,696:35. Changing of the minimum qualification standards does not affect the salary
level and therefore there is no financial impact.
resolution No. 20,09-XX N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN BY ESTABLISHING THE REVISED CLASSIFICATIONS OF
FIREFIGHTER AND FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep current its Classification Plan; and amendments and
or revisions to the Classification 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 classifications of Firefighter and
Firefighter/Paramedic (attached hereto and marked Attachment A and Attachment B); and
WHEREAS, the pay range and unit assignment for the classification as listed below, are
hereby recormnended, effectivve with the adoption of this Resolution; .and
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(:lassifica~tiou Titlc -
Pay Range Pcr ]Month _
Unit AssiRnmc,l~t
Unit 7 -
Firefighter $5,844:47-$6,136.45-$6,443.03-$6,766.64-$7,104.85 Fice
Unit. 7 -
Firefighter/Paramedic $6,423.56-$6,744.74-$7,080.52-$7,435.76-$.7,808.03 Fire
NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve
the amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written in this Resohtion
including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the Persom~el System; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this action is taken 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.
Attachment A CITY OFPETALUMA
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date:
Job Class: 07F1FI
F~ire~'ghte~
Summary
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 a~~z
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:
In a fire emergency, connect supply lines; control and extinguish fires, using various size hand-
lines, deck ladders and portable: water monitors; connect foram eductors and apply foam and
chemical for fire suppression aiid control.
Search buildings and rescue victims from building 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.
Provide emergency medical. care at the _basic life support: level, including initial patient and
situation assessment, cardo-pulmonary resuscitation, and firauma emergency medical care.
Prepare patients and assist Firefighter/Paramedics in advanced life support emergency medical
care.
Participate. in specialized rescue operations including: aerial; water, mlderground and confined
space situations, including-the use of ri~g~ging acid shoring'.
Contain, control, and decontaminate hazardous materials spills.
Participate in clean-.up, salvage, overhaul operations; clean, service, and ensure operational
readiness .of fire vehicles, apparatus, hoses and .equipment, and assist with the maintenance of
station'and facilities.
Participate in various staff support assignments including but riot limited to: f re prevention,
inspection, and maintenance of inventory records, scheduled inspection of department
equipment, fire inspections and investigation.
Work with th;e community in a variety of educational, pilblic relations, and service programs;
may provide CPR training classes as assigned.
May serve in a 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.
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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 encountered in the course of
the work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing. the duties of this job, th.e 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 require 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 foeus~. 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 is required to wear .appropriate fire fighting and chemical. safety apparel and
equipment, inchiding turnout gear, helmet; hood, and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Qualifications
Knowledge.of:
Basic principles and practices of fire suppression and prevention.
Basic principles and practices of emergency medical care at the basic. life support level.
Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work; basic computer report production
techniques.
Education. and Experience-
Any combination equivalent. to the education and experience ~l~i~kely to provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying, A typicnl 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 Firef ghter I certificate is
required.
Experience;
Previous firefi`ght~ing experience in a volunteer or paid capacityis highly desireable.,
Certi~fieatios/Licenses:
Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License at time of appointment. Completion of
a~~Class B driver's license within 36 months of hire.
Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, either through the National Registry
EMT or`State of California. Must maintain local certification requirements. '
Firefighter
Accreditation in the County of Sonoma as an EMT within three 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.
Revised:
Resolution #:
Established: 03/90
Resolution #: 90-147 N.C.S.
Reformatted: 06/3 0/06
Department: Fire
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Attachment B CITY OFPETALUMA
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date:
Job Class: 07Fll'A
Firefighter/Paramedic
Summary
Respond `to fires, riiedical ernergenci'es, .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 indu-ect
supervision of support staff.
Essential Duties, Skills, an'd Demands of the Position
The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that roust be met by a~n
employee to successfully perform the .essential functions of this job. Reczsonczble accommodatio~zs
may be made to enable individuals with a disability to peYform the essential duties, skills, and
demands.
Duties:
Respond to calls for medical aid; including traffic collisions and rescue situations. Provide pre-
hospital care, includrg examining patients and monitoring vital signs; establish LV. lines,
administer medications, insert airway, defbrllate 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 fools; use various hand. and power tools to obtain~enhy to buildings,
free trapped accident victims; and provide ventilation.
Participate in specialized rescue operations, including aeri~al;~'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.
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; arid investigation.
Work with ..the corrimunify 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..
Firefighter/Paramedic
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.
Physical 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. Thee 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`ch~emical safety apparel
and equipment, including turnout gear, Helmet, hood, and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Qualifications
Knowledge 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.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the requirecT
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 T certificate is
required.
Experience:
One. year of furl time paramedic experience or ~ equivalent medical experience is required.
Previous firefighting experience in a volunteer or paid capacity is highly desirable.. -
Certificates/Licenses:
Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License at time of appointment. Completion of
a Class B driver's license within 36 months of hire.
Firefighter/Paramedic
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 three 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.
Revised:
Resolution #:
Established: . 03/90
Resolution #: 90-147 N.C.S.
Reformatted : 06/3 0/06
Department: Fire
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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