Reserve Firefighter

Job Title

Firefighter Reserve

Job Description

The Novato Fire Reserve program will consist of four (4) levels. Assignments are dependent upon qualifications. New Reserves may enter the program at Levels 1-3 dependent on qualifications. Each level builds upon the requirements of the preceding levels. Level 4 requires completion of the Reserve Firefighter task book, and background investigation including polygraph, psychological and medical evaluation.

Requirements by Level:

• Level 1: Age 18 at time of hire, driver license, High School diploma or GED certificate, AND enrollment in EMS and/or Fire related course; OR currently employed by NFD.
• Level 2: Meets all Level 1 requirements AND has Firefighter 1 academy or California State Firefighter 1 certificate; OR an active paramedic license.
• Level 3: Meets Level 1 and has Firefighter 1 academy or California State Firefighter 1 certificate, AND has an active paramedic license.
• Level 4: Meets Level and has Firefighter 1 Academy or California State Firefighter 1 certificate, AND active paramedic license, AND has completed Reserve Firefighter Task Book.

General Requirements:

• Reserves will be required to attend a three (3) hour paid training night, twice per month.
• Level 3 and 4 Reserves will act as Senior Reserve mentors to Level 1 and 2 Reserves.
• Once eligible, Reserves will be expected to attend a minimum of one (1), 12 hour paid ride a long per month on the assigned shift.
• In recognition of the benefits of teaching/evaluating paramedic skills of new members, Reserves may be eligible and given priority for Paramedic internships within the district. Internships will be approved on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

California State paid sick leave of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked.

Employer

Novato Fire Protection District

Location

95 Rowland Way Novato, California, 94945

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