Responds to fires, rescues, medical emergencies and requests for public service. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Employees may be required to obtain California State Paramedic Certification (the City will provide the required training). A current State of California or National Registry Paramedic Certification is highly desirable. A current State of California and Los Angeles County Paramedic Certification/Accreditation is highly desirable. Certification from a local accreditation (LA County DHS) or paramedic certification must be obtained prior to the completion of the initial twelve months of employment as a Firefighter. Upon appointment of employment to the position of Firefighter, employee shall be required to maintain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.) or Paramedic. Under direct supervision, performs emergency operations, participates in fire prevention activities to assist in operating and maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment maintain fire stations and other related duties. The cause of the fire was not immediately released.*Failure to attach required documents to your online application at the time of submission will result in disqualification. More than two hours after the fire was first reported, firefighters continued to work to prevent flames from spreading outside the perimeter of the commercial area. It was unclear if the house was occupied at the time.Ĭrews from the Los Angeles County Fire and Downey Fire departments also responded to the scene. Fire crews surrounded the area as flames ripped through rows of school and charter-style buses parked in a lot next door - several of which appeared to be a total loss.įlames were also threatening what appeared to be a nearby home. Multiple structures were reduced to rubble, at least a dozen buses were scorched, several transformers reportedly exploded and power lines were downed as the fire continued to rage.Ī massive column of smoke could be seen from several miles away, including in downtown Los Angeles.ĪIR7 HD was over the scene as daylight illuminated the widespread damage.
The fire began in a pallet yard and spread to a nearby bus yard, according to officials. A massive fire in an industrial area of Compton engulfed several structures and buses, sending a thick plume of smoke into the sky Friday morning.Ĭompton Fire crews responded to the scene near Santa Fe and Banning avenues just after 4:30 a.m., officials said. A massive fire in an industrial area of Compton engulfed several structures and buses, sending a thick plume of smoke into the sky Friday morning.ĬOMPTON, Calif.
0 kommentar(er)
