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The Vista Fire Department is Recruiting for EMTs with a Passion for Public Service and Who Are Aligned with our City's Core Values and Mission.

Emergency Medical Technician I Job Announcement
Closing Date: October 30, 2023

 

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IDEAL CANDIDATE

Ideal candidates are highly motivated and community-oriented individuals who will uphold the department’s mission statement in serving the City of Vista.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A current State of California Class C driver’s license with an ambulance driver’s endorsement
  • A current EMT-I certification as defined by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)
  • A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

THE VISTA FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Department is a family-oriented department with 94 sworn personnel. The Department responds to more than 16,000 calls annually providing all risk emergency mitigation (fire, medical vehicle accidents, technical rescues, and wildland fire). The Vista Fire Department is constantly improving its efficiency by updating equipment and providing up-to-date training for EMS and fire fighting crews.

  • 6 stations
  • 5 Type I Engines
  • 1 Aerial Truck
  • 3 Type III Brush Engines
  • 4 Paramedic Rescue Ambulances
  • 2 BLS Ambulances

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

ABOUT VISTA

The City of Vista was incorporated in 1963. Located seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, Vista is a vibrant, thriving community in northern San Diego County. With a population of over 100,000 and perfect, mile temperatures year-round, residents and visitors alike enjoy a wide range of activities in a setting of gentle rolling hills and plesant rural surroundings.

CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT 

Vista Fire Department
200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084
760.643.2801

CITY OF VISTA MISSION STATEMENT

The City of Vista is dedicated to providing exceptional services, to improving Vista's quality of life, and to enhancing the uniqueness of the Vista community.

CORE VALUES

Respect, Fairness, Teamwork, Integrity, Compassion, and Stewardship.