Paramedic

Job Overview

Paramedic position with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time; in-office work location with statewide impact.

Working title:

Paramedic;
Classification: FIRE FIGHTER II. Base pay range listed by CAL FIRE: $4,978.00 - $6,452.00

B. New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum of the classification or alternate range when applicable.

Under supervision, as a member of a fire apparatus crew, to perform the full range of fire-fighting duties in suppression of vehicle, building, improvement and vegetation fires; to assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair; and to do other related work. Responds to alarms as a member of a fire crew on such fire apparatus as pumper or water tank trucks;

connects, lays, and operates hose lines; enters burning areas and structures with charged hose lines; operates and climbs ladders; makes forcible entry into buildings; ventilates buildings; uses hand tools and fire equipment to contain and suppress fire; assists in rescue and salvage operations as a crew member of a rescue truck; assists in making fire prevention inspections; assists in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair;

inspects, cleans and repairs fire hose and equipment; sharpens fire tools, paints equipment and buildings and performs minor construction work; performs general housekeeping duties; under close supervision, may operate motor vehicles on station premises and elsewhere in nonemergency situations for training purposes; may assist in the training of seasonal and volunteer fire fighters.

TAU applicants are encouraged to apply. TAU appointments are temporary; time limits apply as described in the job posting. FELONY DISCLOSURE and PREA INFORMATION requirements apply where applicable. Positions located at a Camp or requiring supervision of inmates require compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Live Scan and other standards apply prior to and during employment where required.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 10/10/2025.

How to Apply:

Applications may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account at  Hard copy applications may be mailed or dropped off to CAL FIRE locations as directed below.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic application).
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299).
• Fire Fighter II (Paramedic) work location form.
• Paramedic Supplemental Form.
• Copy of the front and back of a valid driver’s license (appropriate class).
• Copy of Cal-JAC CPAT card.
• Copy of EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) card issued by a California County Health Officer.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations 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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Government Administration