The Garden Grove Fire Department is currently accepting interest cards for the position of firefighter and firefighter/paramedic.
Located in the heart of Orange County just south of Disneyland, the city encompasses approximately 18 square miles and serves a highly diverse population of over 170,000 people.
The Garden Grove Fire Department is a full-service department that provides fire and rescue services with firefighters and firefighter/paramedics. The department operates out of seven fire stations strategically located throughout the city that house BLS and paramedic engine companies, paramedic assessment units, paramedic squads, a tillered 100' aerial truck, a mobile light/air unit and a battalion commander. The department responds to approximately 11,000 incidents per year that include: fire response, hazardous materials incidents, emergency medical response, technical rescues and other various calls. The department utilizes constant manning to ensure that all fire department units are staffed with a minimum level of personnel on a daily basis. This approach allows members to work additional shifts and at different fire stations located throughout the city.
The department provides progressive training on a monthly basis with emphasis on core firefighter skills, strategy and tactics, continuing education for EMTs and paramedics, technical rescue training and other related subject matter. Monthly training is provided both in the classroom and on a field level.
Located across from Anaheim Stadium is the Garden Grove Fire Department's training facility. The fire department is a member of the North Net Regional Fire Training Center that is shared by the Anaheim and Orange Fire Departments. This facility is a state-of-the-art training center that contains classrooms, training tower and technical rescue area. Some of the training provided at the training center include: firefighting skills, hazardous materials response, emergency medical training and auto extrication.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE, BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Education:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent AND
- Graduation from a California State Board of Fire Services – Approved Basic Fire Academy, OR possess State Certification as a Firefighter 1 AND
- Current EMT certification.
- For Paramedic application, possession of Paramedic Certification or currently enrolled in an accredited Paramedic Training Program. Applicants currently enrolled in a Paramedic Training Program need to provide valid proof of current enrollment along with the application packet and must pass the National Registry of Emergency Technicians (NREMT) examination prior to appointment.
Knowledge of:
- Fire fighting techniques and fire science
- First aid and CPR techniques
- Safety precautions and regulations
- For Paramedic Assignment: Advance life support techniques
Ability to:
Apply General Orders, Specials Orders, Policies, and Procedures affecting the operation of the Fire Department; read maps; exercise reasonable precautionary measures to avoid injury to self or others in performance of duties; work effectively as part of a Company and live harmoniously with co-workers; use tact and diplomacy in dealing with public and co-workers; maintain certification and up-to-date protocol procedures; exercise good judgment and self-restraint when dealing with variety of issues; take appropriate course of action in emergencies; effectively and safely fight fires using a variety of firefighting apparatus and equipment; work in dangerous conditions around fire, chemicals and smoke; safely follow directions; commit to providing quality customer service; and work a 24 hour work shift. For Paramedic Assignment: Ability to drive assigned apparatus.
Other Requirements:
- Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record prior to and throughout employment, and obtain a Class B driver’s license OR a Class B Restricted Firefighter license within the 12-month probationary period.
- Must be in excellent physical condition including bilateral vision correctable to 20/20 and physically capable of performing all tasks required of a Garden Grove Firefighter including lifting, pulling and carrying over 100 pounds
