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RESOLUTION NO. 8263
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE THE CLASSIFICATION
OF PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER.
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends and the City Council
concurs, that the classification of Paramedic/Firefighter should
be included in the city's Classification and Salary Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations ake true and correct.
2. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City
Manager to add the classification of Paramedic/Firefighter as
described in Attachment A, attached hereto and made a part
thereof.
3. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City
Manager to add the title of Paramedic/Firefighter to the
appropriate city Salary Plan as shown on Attachment B, attached
hereto and made a part thereof.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council held on the 19th day of November , 1984,
/7 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Chic
NOES : None
ABSENT : Council Member Casler
'CLAUDE A. LEWIS', Mayor Pro-Tem ATTEST :
(SEAL)
DEFINITION
PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER
Under general supervision, provide basic and advanced life support
services to ill or injured persons in accordance with the policies established by the Department of Emergency Medical Services of
San Diego County; performs general duty firefighting and fire preven- tion activities; and to do other work as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Respond to medical emergencies.
Conduct or assist in extrication of trapped persons.
Perform primary and secondary physical assessment of ill or injured persons.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Maintain an effective airway for patients with compromised breathing.
Immobilize injured limbs and spinal vertebra where injury is suspected.
Control bleeding of external injuries.
Assist with emergency childbirth.
Provide emotional support to distressed persons.
Administer oxygen to support respiratory functions.
Utilize adjunctive ventilation devices, such as endotracheal tubes,
Apply and utilize pneumatic anti-shock garments.
Analyze electrocardiograms and recognize cardiac arrhythmias.
Administer medications by intravenous, intramuscular or topical means.
Perform electrical defibrillation.
Operate radiotelephone equipment and communicate medical information
to base hospital medical personnel and others.
Serve as a preceptor for paramedic and emergency medical technician
trainees.
Compile necessary reports and records.
Drive an anbulance vehicle.
Extend and operate hoselines in training and fire suppression
situations.
Paramedic/Firefighter (cont.)
Place, raise, lower and climb ladders in training, fire suppression
and rescue situations.
Assist in salvage of property and contents of occupancies affected
by or threatened by fire, smoke, or water damage.
Assist in extinguishment and overhaul of fires.
Clean and maintain fire apparatus and equipment.
Clean and test fire hoses.
Clean and maintain fire station facilities.
Maintain current knowledge of fire department rules and regulations, fire hazards, fire suppression strategies and techniques, and related
subjects.
Conduct fire prevention inspections and public fire safety education
programs.
Participate in and contribute to drills and training exercises.
Respond to emergencies during off-duty hours when required.
Serve as Acting Fire Engineer or Acting Captain, as assigned, for
emergency relief purposes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledae of:
Basic and advanced life support principles and procedures.
San Diego County EMS regulations, protocols and procedures.
Principles and techniques of fire prevention and fire suppression.
Rules, regulations, and operational procedures of the Carlsbad
Fire Department.
Geography and topography of the City of Carlsbad.
Ability to:
Maintain current certification'as a paramedic in San Diego
County.
Demonstrate physical endurance, agility and strength sufficient
to meet the established standards of the Carlsbad Fire Department.
Demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude.
.. . ,
Paramedic/Firefighter (cont. )
Learn fire suppression methods and techniques, the operation of fire suppression apparatus and equipment, major traffic
and fire hazards, and the geography and topography of the City of Carlsbad.
Think and act effectively and quickly in emergency situations.
Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly
and accurately.
Deal courteously and effectively with the general public.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those
contacted in the course of work.
ExPerience and Education
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying.
Necessary Special Requirements
Current certification as a paramedic, issued by the County of
San Diego.
Possession of a valid Class I11 California driver's license.
Certification and license must be maintained as a condition of
continued employment.
FIRE DEPARTMENT SALARY SCHEDULE
Biweekly
Effective 3uly 1, ?985
Dollars
! RANGE A B C D E RANGE
35 837 879 923 969 1017’ 35
36 858 90 1 946 993 1043 36
37 879 923 969 1017 1068 37
38 901 946 993 1043 1095 38
39 923 969 1017 1068 1121 39
40 946 993 1043 1095 1150 40
41 969 1017 1068 1121 1177, 41
42. 993 1043 1095 1150 1208 42
43 1017 1068 1121 1177 1236 43
44 1043 1095 1150 1208 1268 44
45 1068 1121 1177 1236 1298 45
46 1095 1150 1208 1268 1331 46
47 1121 1177 1236 1298 1363 47
43 1150 1208 1268 1331 1398 48
49 1177 1236 1298 1363 1431 49
50 1208 1268 1331 1398 1468 50
51 1236 1298 1363 1431 1503 51
52 1268 1331 1398 1468 1541 52
53 1298 1363 1431 1503 1578 53
54 1331 1398 1468 1541 1618 54
55 1363 1431 1503 1578 1657 55
56 1398 1468 1541 1618 1699 56
RANGE 35 - Firefighter
3 5 - F-$refighter/Paramedic
39 - Engineer
39 - Fire Prevention Inspector
41 - Paramedic/Firefighter \
45 - Captain
6% AT0