Job Posting: PARAMEDIC

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-492201
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PARAMEDIC
FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER

$5,789.00 - $7,163.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

This job posting is for those interested in applying for a Paramedic position.

Job Duties and Typical Tasks:

Under general supervision, operates fire apparatus and equipment during wildland and structural firefighting operations; leads an assigned crew in the performance of firefighting duties; maintains and makes minor repairs on vehicles, equipment, and the fire stations; performs fire prevention tasks, and other related work. When performing in a paramedic position, as part of a paramedic team, performs paramedic duties in emergency medical situations.

Drives and operates fire apparatus in connection with extinguishing wildland, structural, and other fires, and in fire prevention and rescue work; leads a crew; performs maintenance and simple repairs on equipment; makes reports on the operation of equipment; uses maps; operates two-way radio as necessary; may act as fire captain relief; assists in training crews to fight fire efficiently and safely; checks, cleans, and polishes trucks; does general facility maintenance and repair work; assists in building roads, trails, telephone lines, and minor structures; as a learner, may operate other heavy equipment to assist when required; makes fire law inspections; investigates fire causes; prepares and presents fire prevention programs to the public; keeps records and prepares reports. Performs work outside with potential exposure to environmental elements (e.g., extreme weather, poison oak).

In addition to the tasks listed above, when working in a paramedic position, renders emergency medical assistance at the advanced life support level; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and electrical defibrillation; lifts and transports injured persons; administers intravenous fluids as needed; obtains blood for laboratory analysis; interprets cardiac arrhythmias; performs pulmonary ventilation by use of airway adjuncts; administers drugs; operates voice and biomedical telemetry communication systems and equipment; assists in childbirth; drives medical rescue vehicles under emergency conditions; prepares and completes documentation associated with patient care delivery; prepares and presents demonstrations and classes in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other subjects relating to medical assistance to employees and the public. 

Eligible candidates selected for positions in this classification may be placed in an apprenticeship program.

Note: Fire Center and Fuels Reduction Crews positions exist within the units. Duties for Fuels Reduction Crews positions include:  Operation of various prescribed fire ignition tools, fuels reduction tools and Prescribed Fire Crew equipment. Assist in planning fuels reduction projects and complete projects while providing leadership to crew members. Provide training in the use of tools specific to prescribed fire, fuels reduction and vegetation management to Prescribed Fire Technicians. Coordinate administrative duties in the absence of the Prescribed Fire Captain.

Hiring Process

Applications will be processed in rounds with the following cut-off dates: 

 

  • January 8, 2026
  • April 9, 2026
  • July 9, 2026

 

Applications submitted after the cutoff date will be processed in the next group and considered in the following round.

Working Conditions

Willingness to live and work in remote areas and on weekends and holidays, to remain on duty 24 hours a day, as required, distant visual acuity (Snellen) of not less than 20/100 without corrective lenses in each eye, separately corrected to not less than 20/40 in one eye with corrective lenses, distant binocular acuity (Snellen) of at least 20/40 in both eyes with or without corrective lenses, color vision adequate to successfully perform the job as measured by the Ishihara Pseudo - Chromatic Plate Test or for persons failing the Ishihara, the Farnsworth D - 15 Arrangement Test, hearing adequacy within speech frequencies (uncorrected), full use of both hands and both feet, physical strength and agility, weight in proportion to height, no more than a mild reaction to poison oak.

Paramedic Eligibility

In order to be appointed to a Paramedic position, you must have some type of eligibility (see the section below titled "Who May Apply"). In order to obtain list eligibility, you will need to take and pass the Fire Apparatus Engineer (1077) exam, which will place your name on a certification list from which you will be eligible for appointment. The exam is currently available and can be found by following the link below:


Fire Apparatus Engineer Exam Bulletin

*Please note: Taking and passing the Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) (1077) exam will allow applicants for both non-paramedic and paramedic positions to obtain eligibility, but you must still apply to the appropriate job advertisement that corresponds to the position in which you are interested. 

This job control is for PARAMEDIC positions only, your application to this advertisement will not be considered for non-paramedic FAE position vacancies.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-492201
Position #(s):
542-000-1077-VAR
Working Title:
PARAMEDIC
Classification:
FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER
$5,789.00 - $7,163.00 B
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Statewide

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency.  The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees.  The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunites. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!
Department Website: www.fire.ca.gov

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

The incumbent is required to wear respiratory protection equipment (including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The use of such equipment may place a physiological burden on the incumbent that varies with the type of equipment used, the job and workplace conditions in which the equipment is used, and the medical status of the incumbent. As such, the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) requires that the incumbent be annually medically cleared to be fit-tested for respiratory protection equipment. This clearance process consists of a comprehensive medical evaluation including a review of the incumbent's medical history, a complete physical examination, and vision, hearing, spirometry, and exercise treadmill test.

Possession of a valid driver's license of the appropriate class with any applicable endorsements issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles or applicable agency is required prior to job offer.

Acceptable driver's licenses include: 

Possession of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Card of Completion, issued by a currently licensed CPAT organization authorized by the Department is required prior to job offer. Incumbents who have worked as a Fire Fighter II (FFII)/FFII(P) or Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE)/FAE(P) with CAL FIRE and have not had a break in service greater than 12 consecutive months do not need to obtain a new CPAT card. 

For paramedic positions, possession of a current California Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) license or a National Registry EMT-P license is required. Paramedic applicants must have a California EMT-P license prior to a job offer or reassignment. 

Candidate must complete CAL FIRE Fighter Academy (FFA) and Company Officer Academy (COA) training during probationary period as a condition of employment.

The Bargaining Unit 8 (BU8) Memorandum of Understanding regarding Voluntary In-Class Transfer Policy (Inter-Unit) (Section 9.2) will be followed. The department may require 2 years of service in the employee's current assignment and the completion of the JAC program before eligibility for transfer.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring
Attn: FAE PARAMEDIC HIRING
135 Ridgway Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring
Attn: FAE PARAMEDIC HIRING
135 Ridgway Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). This form may be found at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9
  • Other - Current FAEP Work Location Form. This form may be found at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/C8016CB0DA7841C789998077770922C8
  • Other - Copy of the front and back of your valid driver’s license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Other - Copy of the front and back of your valid California Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT – P) card
  • Other - Copy of your valid Cal-JAC CPAT card
  • Other - Completed Paramedic Supplemental Form. This form may be found at: 

    https://incidents.fire.ca.gov/media/xselmlkm/paramedic-program-information-supplemental-document.pdf

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

 

$5789 - $7163 Base Salary (paid every month)

$2053 - $2605 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$250 - $6000 Paramedic Bonus (paid every November; amount based on months worked)

$99,157 – $125,821 Annual Compensation

 

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials that can be found on the Pay Differentials Library website.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: www.fire.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
FAEP Hotline
(707) 576-2963

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
(916) 767-8359
ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Filing Instructions

*You only need to submit ONE application package to be considered for Permanent and Limited Term positions statewide.

DO NOT INCLUDE OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS ON YOUR APPLICATION.

All interested applicants must complete and submit the following application package. 

(1) State Application (Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) (Rev. 12/2021)
(2) Resume

(3) Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299)
(4) Current FAEP Work Location Form
(5) Front and back of your valid driver’s license of the appropriate class
(6) Front and back of your valid California Paramedic license (EMT-P)
(7) California Joint Apprenticeship Committee Candidate Physical Ability Test (Cal-JAC CPAT) Card
(8) Paramedic Supplemental Form

You may submit your application package in one of three ways:

1) Apply online through your CalCareers account (under either the Permanent Job Control or Limited Term Job Control).

or

2) Drop off application package at the address below

or

3) Mail application package to the following address:

 

CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring

Attn: FAE Paramedic Hiring

135 Ridgway Ave

Santa Rosa, CA 95401


*BU8 In-Class transfers shall follow the BU8 Section 9.2 to be considered. BU8 In-Class transfers need not submit an application in accordance with this advertisement.

To obtain an Examination / Employment Application Form STD 678, go to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website:

http://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf

Additional Information

Electronic submission of application packages through your CalCareers account is recommended. 

If you submit an electronic application package and need to amend any documents submitted, please only submit the corrected document(s) by mail and not the entire application package by the cutoff date.


Application package must be submitted or postmarked on or before the cutoff date in order to be considered for the subsequent hiring round.

As stated on the application, your original signature certifies that the information entered on your application is true and complete to the best of your knowledge under penalty of perjury. For this reason, application packages will be accepted only by mail, dropped off in person, and electronically through your CalCareers account, and not by FAX or email.

Failure to complete and sign any portion of the required application package may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

SELECTION PROCESS

CAL FIRE will create a qualified applicant pool to fill vacancies for 2026.

Hires may be made in the following counties: Alameda, Amador, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Lake, Los Angeles, Monterey, Orange, Placer, Riverside, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, and Ventura.

Candidates may be selected by resume review.

Job offers will only be made to candidates who have provided a copy of their Paramedic Card, the appropriate driver’s license, and CPAT card.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Print Job