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LAKE HAVASU CITY FIRE AND EMS
2330 N MCCULLOCH BLVD.
LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA 86403
(928)453-4143
https://www.lhcaz.gov

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Updated: March 16, 2020

Job Classification: Firefighter Paramedic

In order to be considered for employment with Lake Havasu City, applicants must submit an online application at www.lhcaz.gov. In addition, Lake Havasu City must be a chosen department to view your test scores as outlined on the National Testing Network website. Candidates may schedule testing at any of the testing facilities; however, testing must be completed on or by March 23, 2020.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: READ THE JOB BULLETIN POSTED AT WWW.LHCAZ.GOV THOROUGHLY; INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REJECTED.

*****ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO ESTABLISH A TESTING ELIGIBILITY LIST*****

Additional testing will be conducted for this position as vacancies occur and based on the need of the department at the time of testing.

Testing will consist of the following:

EMS Skills (EMT or Paramedic skills based on National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians).
Chief's Oral Board Interview
Firefighter I/II Skills (as needed)

Salary Information:
Firefighter/Paramedic Hiring Rate: $16.31/Hourly

Benefit Information:
Annual Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Paid Holidays Annually
Employee health and dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Optional Supplemental Group Standard Life Insurance
Optional Cancer and Hospital Intensive Care Insurance
Wellness Program
Retirement Benefits
Optional Deferred Compensation Program
Social Security benefits

City Information: Lake Havasu City, home of the historic London Bridge, is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Havasu on the Colorado River border of California and Arizona. The City was established in 1963 by Robert P. McCulloch as a self-sufficient, planned community. Lake Havasu City is located in Mohave County, Arizona, and encompasses 42 square miles within 428 miles of streets. Situated off Arizona Highway 95, an 18-mile drive North leads to Interstate 40, and a 65 mile drive south leads to Interstate 10.

Population: Est. 55,000

Job Requirements

Age: 18

High School Grad/GED: High school diploma or G.E.D. and graduate of firefighting academy; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed

Valid ARIZONA State Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

College: No

Prior Experience: No

Licensing & Training:

Incumbent must be at least 18 years old.
Valid Arizona Driver's License of appropriate class.
Possession of NFPA 1001 Firefighter I/II Certification issued by the Office of the Arizona State Fire Marshal, Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence, or other state or federal NFPA equivalent.
Possession and maintenance of Arizona State Certification or National Registry Certification as a Certified Emergency Paramedic (CEP) and ability to maintain continuing education requirements at the minimum level established. Must obtain and maintain medical control issued by Havasu Regional Medical Center.
If National Registry Certified as a CEP, must obtain Arizona Certification within six (6) months of employment.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) training ICS 100, IS 700 and Q494 within one (1) year of employment.

Firefighter Job Duties: Incumbent is responsible for providing emergency fire suppression and medical services and for responding to non-emergency situations. Duties may include: responding to rescue emergencies and hazardous materials emergencies; rescuing individuals from emergency situations; responding to fire and medical emergencies; performing skilled work in patient assessment, treatment and transportation; participating in continuous educational activities/classes; positioning and operating hoses; and performing Certified Emergency Paramedic (CEP) functions.

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