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Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Paramedic/Firefighter Trainee / Firefighter EMT

The Fire Department intends to establish a list of qualified candidates to be considered for any future positions that become vacant due to resignations or retirements.

In order to be considered for testing with Lake Havasu City, applicants must submit an online application at www.lhcaz.gov and attach required applicable certifications/documentations listed below. (EXPIRED CERTIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED).

SPECIAL NOTE: 

Requires non-standard, rotating shiftwork to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Primary work schedule is continuous shift work at 48 hours on, 96 hours off.

To apply for the position, Click Here. To view the detailed job description, Click Here. 

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC SALARY RANGE: $19.79 - $28.89/Hourly; DOQ 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS POSITION:

  • Arizona Paramedic Certification OR National Registry Paramedic Certification. (Other State, County or Local certifications WILL NOT be accepted).
  • Firefighter I & II Certification issued by a recognized State or Federal Certifying agency.

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC TRAINEE SALARY RANGE:  $17.81 - $19.08/Hourly; DOQ


REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS POSITION: 

  • Arizona State Certification as an Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification. (Other State, County or Local certifications WILL NOT be accepted). Candidate will be required to attend a Paramedic course and obtain a NREMTP certification at the discretion of the Fire Department. 
  • Firefighter I & II Certification issued by a recognized State or Federal Certifying agency.

PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE SALARY RANGE: $17.81 - $19.08/Hourly; DOQ

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS POSITION:
  • Arizona Paramedic Certification OR National Registry Paramedic Certification. (Other State, County or Local certifications WILL NOT be accepted). Candidate will be hired as "Trainee" and will be required to attend a Fire Academy and obtain certification in a timeframe established at hire.

FIREFIGHTER/EMT SALARY RANGE: $17.36 - $25.34/Hourly; DOQ

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS POSITION: 
  • Arizona Paramedic Certification OR National Registry Paramedic Certification. (Other State, County or Local certifications WILL NOT be accepted).
  • Firefighter I & II Certification issued by a recognized State or Federal Certifying agency.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

If selected; candidate must provide at the time of offer acceptance, a current valid CPAT certification issued by National Testing Network (NTN) or another licensed CPAT provider. CPAT certification must be completed within the past twelve (12) months of offer acceptance date.
(CERTIFIED PARAMEDICS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE WRITTEN TESTING COMPONENT)
Lake Havasu City Fire Department has partnered with National Testing Network (NTN) to administer the written exam and Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). You must schedule your written exam and (CPAT) with National Testing Network (NTN) directly by visiting their website at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. Candidates may schedule testing at any of the testing facilities; however, testing must be completed before being considered for testing. Lake Havasu City must be a chosen department to view your test scores as outlined on the National Testing Network website. Testing with National Testing Network must have been completed within the last twelve (12) months with an overall score of 70% or better.

MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS:
Incumbent must be at least 18 years old.
High School Diploma or GED equivalency and certification requirements as listed above.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Performs work determined by your level of position; performing firefighting and fire service duties in support of the Fire Department including responding to all fire alarms and performing firefighting services and emergency services, administering proper first aid as needed and necessary, training staff and performing maintenance and repair on fire equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Fire Captain. 

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.  

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

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