Reserve Firefighter I/II - Mariposa County

Mariposa County Fire is currently hiring  Reserve Firefighters in either the Reserve Firefighter I or II classification.

DEFINITION

Reserve Firefighter I  

Under supervision of Mariposa County Fire Command and Control Cal Fire Staff, a Reserve Firefighter I performs routine general maintenance and cleaning of fire stations, buildings and grounds to maintain compliance of local and state codes and ordinances; cleans, maintains and tests emergency equipment and apparatus; assists Fire Prevention Specialist I/II with public education and inspections; works in the Mariposa County Service Center as needed; and responds to rescue calls within two minutes during the day and three minutes in the evening performing firefighting duties, including combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; provides medical assistance, and does other related work as directed such as recruitment projects and public promotion/education of Mariposa County Fire Department.

Reserve Firefighter II 

In addition to the duties listed above, Reserve Firefighter II is a recognized/qualified Driver/Operator of Type I, II, III, and  VI engines, as well as Water Tenders for Mariposa County Fire.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

-Makes independent, sound decisions. 

-Deals with the public in difficult work situations with tact and courtesy. 

-Enforces pertinent fire codes, ordinances, laws and regulations with impartiality and efficiency. 

-Uses organization skills and has ability to learn various programs such as Service Center, Ladder Testing, Pump Testing, and SCBA flow testing. 

-The work requires an understanding of lifesaving and firefighting methods gained through a program of specialized training and  experience. Duties may involve considerable physical exertion and potential risk to health and emergency readiness while wearing heavy protective equipment and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. A self-starter who is highly motivated to perform the required duties with a high standard and ethics is required. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Command and Control Agreement with CalFire