Firefighter​/Paramedic;

Posted salary reflects a 5% across that board increase that will go into effect January 4, 2026. 5% across the board negotiated for January 2027. 5% across the board negotiated for January 2028. Additional Educational and Technical Rescue incentive pay available (see MOU).

Tentative dates for our examination are as follows:

Physical assessment:
Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 19, 2026

Captain's Interviews:
Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 26, 2026

Chief's interviews:
Tentatively scheduled for the week of February 2, 2026

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Paramedic in our Fire Department. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.

Under supervision, responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, and other emergency calls to protect life and property; participates in fire training, fire prevention, public education, station and equipment maintenance activities, operates a paramedic unit in response to medical emergencies and provides definitive medical care. Supervision is received from a Company Captain, Acting Captain or Engineer; direction is received through EMS protocol and emergency medical services manager;

supervision may be exercised over part-time or probationary positions.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Responds to alarms involving fire, all types of accidents, gas leaks, flooded structures, hazardous substances, and life saving and rescue work.

Places fire hoses, sets ladders, operates fire streams, ventilates and enters burning structures to extinguish fires and perform rescue services.

Performs salvage and overhaul operations during and after fires to remove hazards and prevent water damage.

Performs first aid and life saving duties.

Operates pneumatic and auxiliary equipment such as generators and pumps.

Stands fire watches.

Drives fire apparatus and/or acts as Engineer as assigned, if properly certified.

Provides definitive care and treatment in the field to persons in life threatening medical situations, under radio direction of a mobile intensive care unit physician or nurse.

Supports and assists other fire and medical personnel as directed on medical calls.

Operates a paramedic vehicle safely; treats and transports patients in accordance with San Diego County Emergency Medical Services protocol and department policy.

Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports such as controlled drug inventory, equipment and station logs, and EMS reports.

Performs fire prevention and prefire planning inspections in commercial, industrial and municipal facilities.

Inspects and performs maintenance on hydrants.

Performs decontamination procedures in compliance with CalOSHA regulations.

Engages in drills and participates in self‑directed exercise program to maintain physical fitness.

Studies and keeps up to date on City geography, department rules, regulations, procedures and other training and job related materials.

Washes, polishes, and performs preventive maintenance on fire apparatus and equipment.

Cleans and maintains fire station and grounds.

Updates station bulletin boards and maps.

In the event of a major fire or emergency, may be called in from off duty to work an extended period of time.

Presents programs and participates in the department’s public relations programs as assigned.

Performs related work as required.

Firefighting and EMS procedures and equipment.

Fire ground tactics and strategy; emergency incident management, specifically the Incident Command System (ICS); principles of incident safety; automatic and mutual aid agreements;…