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MERRAG! (pronounced Mirage) is a network of trained volunteers who work and live in the Montecito area. Members are prepared to respond to a community disaster during the critical first 72 hours following an event. Since 1987, the mutual “self-help” organization has been serving Montecito’s 13,000 residents with the guidance and support of the Montecito Fire, Water and Sanitary Districts.

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Montecito Fire Employment Opportunities

Invites Applications for:

Firefighter/Paramedic

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Salary Range: $ 6,017 - $ 7,866 month

Applications will be only accepted between December 15th, 2009 and December 17th, 2009 during normal business hours 8am-5pm

The Position: (overview)

The Montecito Fire Protection District is recruiting for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Under general supervision of an engine company captain responds to fire calls, medical calls and other emergencies. Operates and maintains fire apparatus and other district equipment. Serve as acting engineer, as required. Participate in fire prevention programs and public education. Responds to medical emergencies and follows Santa Barbara County protocols. Perform other duties as needed. 56 hour safety employees work 8 shifts of 24 hours each within a 24 day cycle (a total of 192 hrs). This is an average workweek of 56 hours.

Minimum qualifications:

Possession of valid California Driver's License. California Class B Drivers License shall be attained within the first 6 months of appointment. Must possess ACLS, PALS, and CPR certifications. Successful completion of a California Firefighter 1 Academy or have successfully completed a minimum of twelve (12) months service as a paid or reserve firefighter with a government agency. Must be a California certified paramedic with a minimum of six (6) months experience, practicing as a paramedic, by the time of appointment. Must possess Santa Barbara County Paramedic accreditation within one month of appointment.

Application Procedure and Deadline:

Submit your completed application to Montecito Fire Protection District located at 595 San Ysidro Road Santa Barbara, CA. 93108. Applications will be accepted between December 15th, 2009 and December 17th, 2009 during normal business hours 8am-5pm. Applications must be delivered in person by the applicant.

Included with your application should be a copy of your resume and required licenses and certificates. Proof of successful completion of CPAT (Candidate Physical Agility Test) also needs to be included. If you took the CPAT within the 12 months previous to December 17, 2009 and have proof that you passed it, you will not need to retake it. If your CPAT certificate is dated before December 17th, 2008 you should plan to attend the CPAT orientation at the Oxnard College fire academy December 4, 2009 or January 8th, 2010 and the actual test on January 9th, 2010. Proof of CPAT and other required qualifications must be attained prior to appointment. You may contact Oxnard College at (805) 384-8109 or for website information go to
http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/programs/firetech/cpatforms/cpat.asp

The hiring process will commence in January 2010. You will be notified if you have been selected to participate based on your resume, application, education, experience and peripheral skills. Applicant must pass a background investigation, psychological test, drug test, and medical exam before being hired.