FIREFIGHTER​/PARAMEDIC

Applicants who are considered most qualified will be invited to participate in an assessment center consisting of a Mega Code and interview.

• Confirmed Mega Code & Interview dates:
  Friday, November 7, 2025.
• Qualified applicants will be contacted by Monday, October 31, 2025, to schedule their Mega Code & Interview.
• Final Interview:
  Candidates that successfully complete the Mega Code & Interview will be invited to a final interview tentatively scheduled on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

The  County of San Diego EMS protocols will be used during the Appraisal Interview and Paramedic Skills Assessment. For reference, access to the County of San Diego protocols is available via the Emergency Medical Services Treatment Protocols/Policies section.

This recruitment is open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received and may close at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Under supervision, respond to fire, medical, rescues and other emergency calls for the protection of life and property; to render aid and lifesaving assistance; to participate in fire prevention and training activities; and to perform related work as required.

• Represent the working level firefighting crew member.
• Incumbents generally operate hose at a fire scene, but may perform other duties upon order of the incident commander.
• The majority of the shift is spent in training for hazardous situations.
• Incumbents are called upon to work in potentially hazardous conditions when at the scene of an emergency.
• Upon approval of the Fire Chief, incumbents meeting the requirements for Fire Engineer may be required to perform the duties of Fire Engineer when the level of manpower so requires.
• Perform ancillary duties involving the administration of the fire department; these collateral duties may be in areas of fire prevention, public education, inspection, inventory, apparatus maintenance, training or other aspects of the fire suppression/prevention programs.
• Will render advanced life support under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
• Must use considerable initiative in the rescue and medical examination of victims, but must also operate within the strict constraints of established guidelines and instructions of medical personnel.
• Must maintain knowledge of the laws, ordinances and codes governing Paramedics practices.
• Diagnostic signs and treatments for injury and illness as described in the State and County Scope of Practice Guidelines; medical supplies, pharmaceuticals and common prescription drugs.
• All positions in this class are designated as Firefighter/Paramedics.

• Respond to emergencies.
• Perform fire control activities and utilize strategies in the areas of victim rescue, exposure tactics, ventilation, fire containment and extinguishment; fight structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle and wild land fires.
• Inspect and maintain nozzles, appliances, fittings, hydrants, fire extinguishers, hand and power tools, ropes, emergency lighting equipment, generators, rescue and first aid and related equipment, assist Fire Engineer inspect, clean, and maintain fire apparatus.
• Operate fuel oil pumps, building heating and cooling systems, cutting boring and sawing tools, lighting, lifting, and air moving equipment, various types of extinguishers, appliances, elevators, fire protection and escape systems, radio equipment and meters.
• Use a variety of tools, ropes, knots, ladders, life lines, belts and couplings; reels, unreels and carry hoses.
• Connect nozzles and valve fittings; extend and reduce hose lines; lay single and multiple hose lines; lay hoses and operate hose streams above and below street level; rise, climb and work with extension ladder to make forcible entries.
• Receive and transmit alarms; control traffic; provide emergency care and treatment of fire and accident victims; lift, carry and transports victims; administer basic life support to victims of accidents and fires; render advanced life support as a Paramedic, examining victims, communicating vital medical data to medical personnel and administering medical treatment in accordance with established guidelines and the specific instruction of hospital medical personnel;
  
  assist the public in a wide variety of emergency calls involving illness and urgent situations.
• Conduct fire drills and demonstrate fire equipment; write fire alarm reports; interpret federal, state, local and department rules and regulations.
• Assist in the maintenance of the fire station and grounds.
• Perform a variety of collateral administrative work involving fire prevention and suppression programs.
• Engage in public information activities.
• Maintain inventories.
• Recommend purchase of fire fighting equipment, physical fitness apparatus and station appliances.
• Maintain physical fitness.
• Conduct fire prevention inspections…