{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a1990d87f925aade3c236fd4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a1990d87f925aade3c236fd4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a1990d87f925aade3c236fd4","title":"Engineer","description":"Job Description\nUnder general supervision of a Fire Captain or Acting Fire Captain, employees within the Fire Engineer job classification operate as a member of a fire company to respond to fire, rescue, hazardous material, medical and other emergencies to protect life and property from the effects or potential effects of emergency conditions. Employees in this classification also administer basic life support or Advanced Life Support, respond to non-emergency events, and participate in training, equipment and station maintenance, fire prevention and public education activities. Operates and maintains a variety of fire apparatus and firefighting equipment; participates in firefighting activities, fire prevention inspections and training; performs mechanical maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and apparatus; and performs and provides emergency medical services. Employees in the Fire Engineer job classification do not supervise other employees.\n\nSupervision Received and Exercised\nEmployees in the Fire Engineer job classification are supervised by a Fire Captain and/or Acting Fire Captain. Employees within the Fire Engineer job classification may supervise Firefighters.\n\nExamples of Duties\nDuties may include, but are not limited to the following, which are listed in no particular order or significance:\n\nDrive all types of fire apparatus and other District vehicles to and from emergencies and other fire District activities that require the operation of fire apparatus and other vehicles.\n\nOperate pumps and other firefighting equipment at emergencies and during all other District activities that require the operation of fire apparatus.\n\nInspect vehicles, equipment, and apparatus, including aerial lift and pumping equipment; perform maintenance and minor repair work; identify and assist in major repair and maintenance; maintain records of maintenance of apparatus and vehicles.\n\nOperate all types of portable emergency equipment including fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, breathing apparatus, emergency medical equipment and other rescue equipment.\n\nAnalyze and initiate basic or advanced life support care to the sick and injured.\n\nRespond to hazardous materials incidents and function within certified level of training.\n\nParticipate in fire inspection and other fire prevention and public education activities; ensure that businesses are operating in compliance with the fire code; maintain appropriate records and files.\n\nParticipate in public education activities including facility tours, career days, neighborhood programs and public education presentations.\n\nAttend training sessions which include firefighting techniques, hazardous material response, emergency medical care, proper use of all equipment and related tools, strategy and tactics, policies and procedures and other didactic and manipulative training activities.\n\nClean apparatus and equipment and perform general custodial duties as required.\n\nAssist in maintaining pre-fire plans; update maps as required.\n\nAct as Fire Captain, as required, if qualified and assigned.\n\nPerform related duties as assigned.\n\nWorking Conditions\nWorking Conditions:\n\nEnvironmental Conditions- Emergency response environment; exposure to hot and humid work environment making rapid transitions from rest to near maximal exertions without warm-up period.\n\nPhysical Conditions- Essential and marginal functions will require maintaining physical condition necessary for bodily mobility to operate and crawl in restricted space; work, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate motorized equipment and vehicles; and the ability to work in hot and humid environments while wearing firefighting equipment which may inhibit all necessary senses.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nThe following generally describes the knowledge, skills and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.\n\nAbilities and Knowledge\nAbility to:\n\nEffectively and safely drive/operate the full range of fire apparatus/equipment used by the District. Perform field calculations of hydraulics for the proper and effective operations of equipment at emergency scenes.\n\nUnderstand and act in accordance with District policies, rules, and instructions.\n\nLearn and to apply firefighting and medical techniques and procedures.\n\nDemonstrate mechanical aptitude as required in the operation of firefighting equipment.\n\nPerform emergency medical practices and procedures at the level of a competent California State Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or California State Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P).\n\nRetain operational awareness in emergency situations.\n\nThink and act quickly and effectively in emergencies.\n\nUnderstand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.\n\nPerform occasional heavy lifting up to 100 lbs. and physical maneuvering.\n\nPerform general office and clerical duties in support of assigned activities.\n\nOperate a computer and learn how to use general and job specific computer applications.\n\nCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writing.\n\nEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and members of other public agencies.\n\nWork in a communal environment that includes common sleeping, eating, and restroom facilities.\n\nAnalyze fire and emergency conditions and employ effective courses of action.\n\nMaintain and test fire sprinkler systems and fire hydrants.\n\nOperate and maintain voice radio equipment.\n\nRescue and evacuate victims from buildings, vehicles, and other entrapments.\n\nLead supervision over fire suppression personnel, when assigned.\n\nKnowledge of\n\nPrinciples, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting and firefighting vehicles, equipment, and apparatus.\n\nPrinciples, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting.\n\nFire apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, facilities, and their proper use.\n\nBasic principles of hydraulics relating to fire equipment.\n\nSafe driving practices.\n\nBasic and/or advanced life support emergency medical principles and practices.\n\nRequired Experience / Education / Training / Certifications\n\nTwo (2) years full-time paid experience in an all-risk fire agency at the level of Firefighter or greater.\n\nAll internal candidates are subject to follow current MOU in regards to promotional requirements.\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\n\nRequired License and/or Certificates\n\nPossession of a California Emergency Medical Technician certification; or\n\nPossession of National Registry Paramedic License at time of application; or\n\nCalifornia Paramedic License by time of appointment;\n\nPossession of a current Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card\n\nHave successfully completed probation with a fire department as a full-time sworn employee.\n\nPossession of a current Class C Driver’s License with firefighter endorsement or greater and satisfactory driving record\n\nCalifornia State Fire Training – Apparatus Driver Operator 1A Certificate\n\nCalifornia State Fire Training – Apparatus Driver Operator 1B Certificate\n\nCalifornia State Fire Training – Firefighter I Certification\n\nCalifornia State Fire Training – Water Rescue Technician (2024) or River and Flood (prior to 2024)\n\nShall be obtained with one year of appointment, at employees’ expense\n\nPossession of a California Boater Card\n\nShall be obtained with one year of appointment, at employees’ expense\n\nICS 100\n\nICS 200\n\nICS 300\n\nL-180\n\nS-190\n\nAll internal candidates are subject to follow the current M.O.U; and any of the above required licenses and/or certifications that are not currently held; the candidate shall obtain, within 12 months of appointment; at employees’ expense.\n\nDesired Qualifications\nLicense and/or Certificates\n\nAssociate’s and /or Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited or FESHE recognized college or university\n\nPossession of California State Fire Marshal Instructor I Certificate.\n\nBilingual\n\nCompletion of 30 semester units (or equivalent) from an accredited college with at least 15 semester units (or equivalent) in Fire Science/Fire Technology.\n\nPossession of California State Fire Marshal Firefighter II Certificate.\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nMobility- Pulling and pushing objects, sitting, standing, walking on uneven or slippery surfaces; kneeling, bending twisting, turning, stooping, squatting, climbing, and working from ladders\n\nLifting- Ability to perform tasks requiring strength and stamina, such as heavy lifting and moving equipment and objects weighing over 100 pounds\n\nVision- Constant use of overall vision; frequent reading of gauges, documents and street maps using color and depth vision\n\nDexterity – Frequent grasping, holding, and reaching, manual dexterity to use tools, assemble fittings, and perform hose and ladder placement evolutions\n\nHearing/Speaking – Verbal communication including projecting voice\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Ripon Consolidated Fire District","rawCompany":"ripon consolidated fire district","city":"Ripon","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-09T03:28:04.448Z","occupations":[{"code":"33-2011.00","title":"Firefighters","slug":"firefighters"},{"code":"17-2111.02","title":"Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers","slug":"fire-prevention-and-protection-engineers"},{"code":"33-1021.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-firefighting-and-prevention-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"922160","title":"Fire Protection","slug":"fire-protection"},{"code":"922190","title":"Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities","slug":"other-justice-public-order-and-safety-activities"},{"code":"624230","title":"Emergency and Other Relief Services","slug":"emergency-and-other-relief-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineer","description":"Job Description\nUnder general supervision of a Fire Captain or Acting Fire Captain, employees within the Fire Engineer job classification operate as a member of a fire company to respond to fire, rescue, hazardous material, medical and other emergencies to protect life and property from the effects or potential effects of emergency conditions. Employees in this classification also administer basic life support or Advanced Life Support, respond to non-emergency events, and participate in training, equipment and station maintenance, fire prevention and public education activities. Operates and maintains a variety of fire apparatus and firefighting equipment; participates in firefighting activities, fire prevention inspections and training; performs mechanical maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and apparatus; and performs and provides emergency medical services. Employees in the Fire Engineer job classification do not supervise other employees.\n\nSupervision Received and Exercised\nEmployees in the Fire Engineer job classification are supervised by a Fire Captain and/or Acting Fire Captain. Employees within the Fire Engineer job classification may supervise Firefighters.\n\nExamples of Duties\nDuties may include, but are not limited to the following, which are listed in no particular order or significance:\n\nDrive all types of fire apparatus and other District vehicles to and from emergencies and other fire District activities that require the operation of fire apparatus and other vehicles.\n\nOperate pumps and other firefighting equipment at emergencies and during all other District activities that require the operation of fire apparatus.\n\nInspect vehicles, equipment, and apparatus, including aerial lift and pumping equipment; perform maintenance and minor repair work; identify and assist in major repair and maintenance; maintain records of maintenance of apparatus and vehicles.\n\nOperate all types of portable emergency equipment including fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, breathing apparatus, emergency medical equipment and other rescue equipment.\n\nAnalyze and initiate basic or advanced life support care to the sick and injured.\n\nRespond to hazardous materials incidents and function within certified level of training.\n\nParticipate in fire inspection and other fire prevention and public education activities; ensure that businesses are operating in compliance with the fire code; maintain appropriate records and files.\n\nParticipate in public education activities including facility tours, career days, neighborhood programs and public education presentations.\n\nAttend training sessions which include firefighting techniques, hazardous material response, emergency medical care, proper use of all equipment and related tools, strategy and tactics, policies and procedures and other didactic and manipulative training activities.\n\nClean apparatus and equipment and perform general custodial duties as required.\n\nAssist in maintaining pre-fire plans; update maps as required.\n\nAct as Fire Captain, as required, if qualified and assigned.\n\nPerform related duties as assigned.\n\nWorking Conditions\nWorking Conditions:\n\nEnvironmental Conditions- Emergency response environment; exposure to hot and humid work environment making rapid transitions from rest to near maximal exertions without warm-up period.\n\nPhysical Conditions- Essential and marginal functions will require maintaining physical condition necessary for bodily mobility to operate and crawl in restricted space; work, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate motorized equipment and vehicles; and the ability to work in hot and humid environments while wearing firefighting equipment which may inhibit all necessary senses.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nThe following generally describes the knowledge, skills and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.\n\nAbilities and Knowledge\nAbility to:\n\nEffectively and safely drive/operate the full range of fire apparatus/equipment used by the District. Perform field calculations of hydraulics for the proper and effective operations of equipment at emergency scenes.\n\nUnderstand and act in accordance with District policies, rules, and instructions.\n\nLearn and to apply firefighting and medical techniques and procedures.\n\nDemonstrate mechanical aptitude as required in the operation of firefighting equipment.\n\nPerform emergency medical practices and procedures at the level of a competent California State Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or California State Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P).\n\nRetain operational awareness in emergency situations.\n\nThink and act quickly and effectively in emergencies.\n\nUnderstand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.\n\nPerform occasional heavy lifting up to 100 lbs. and physical maneuvering.\n\nPerform general office and clerical duties in support of assigned activities.\n\nOperate a computer and learn how to use general and job specific computer applications.\n\nCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writing.\n\nEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and members of other public agencies.\n\nWork in a communal environment that includes common sleeping, eating, and restroom facilities.\n\nAnalyze fire and emergency conditions and employ effective courses of action.\n\nMaintain and test fire sprinkler systems and fire hydrants.\n\nOperate and maintain voice radio equipment.\n\nRescue and evacuate victims from buildings, vehicles, and other entrapments.\n\nLead supervision over fire suppression personnel, when assigned.\n\nKnowledge of\n\nPrinciples, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting and firefighting vehicles, equipment, and apparatus.\n\nPrinciples, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting.\n\nFire apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, facilities, and their proper use.\n\nBasic principles of hydraulics relating to fire equipment.\n\nSafe driving practices.\n\nBasic and/or advanced life support emergency medical principles and practices.\n\nRequired Experience / Education / Training / Certifications\n\nTwo (2) years full-time paid experience in an all-risk fire agency at the level of Firefighter or greater.\n\nAll internal candidates are subject to follow current MOU in regards to promotional requirements.\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\n\nRequired License and/or Certificates\n\nPossession of a California Emergency Medical Technician certification; 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and any of the above required licenses and/or certifications that are not currently held; the candidate shall obtain, within 12 months of appointment; at employees’ expense.\n\nDesired Qualifications\nLicense and/or Certificates\n\nAssociate’s and /or Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited or FESHE recognized college or university\n\nPossession of California State Fire Marshal Instructor I Certificate.\n\nBilingual\n\nCompletion of 30 semester units (or equivalent) from an accredited college with at least 15 semester units (or equivalent) in Fire Science/Fire Technology.\n\nPossession of California State Fire Marshal Firefighter II Certificate.\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nMobility- Pulling and pushing objects, sitting, standing, walking on uneven or slippery surfaces; kneeling, bending twisting, turning, stooping, squatting, climbing, and working from ladders\n\nLifting- Ability to perform tasks requiring strength and stamina, such as heavy lifting and moving equipment and objects weighing over 100 pounds\n\nVision- Constant use of overall vision; 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