Firefighter, Firefighter Paramedic and Firefighter Paramedic; Lateral

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. March 09, 2026.

The eligibility list established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill Firefighter and Firefighter Paramedic vacancies in the department over the next twelve (12) months.

ALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATES MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM NO LATER THAN MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. Failure to attach any one of the required documents will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. There will be no exceptions.

• Panel Interview:
  Tuesday, March 24, 2026
• Chief's Interview:
  Monday, April 6, 2026
• Additional interview (if needed):
  Tuesday, April 7, 2026

• Graduate of a California State Fire Marshal-accredited academy OR possess a California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter 1 Certification
• Current Reserve Firefighter with Monterey Park Fire Department
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and operational procedures of the Monterey Park Fire Department
• Familiar with the geography and topography of the City of Monterey Park

• Graduate of a California State Fire Marshal-accredited academy OR possess a California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter 1 Certification
• Possession of either an EMT or EMT-P Certification issued by the state of CA
• Current Reserve Firefighter with Monterey Park Fire Department
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and operational procedures of the Monterey Park Fire Department
• Familiar with the geography and topography of the City of Monterey Park

• Valid State of California Paramédic License with National Registry or ability to obtain by time of appointment
• Graduate of a California State Fire Marshal-accredited academy OR possess a California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter 1 Certification
• Possession of either an EMT or EMT-P Certification issued by the state of CA
• Currently employed as a Firefighter/Paramedic with a state, county, or municipal fire agency with successful completion of probation
• 2 years of experience as a sworn Firefighter/Paramedic

The Fire Department has been moving towards a community-centered metric driven organization committed to providing quality emergency, preventative, and risk reduction activities to the community.

Personnel are proactive towards risk identification, public education, safety education, increased Community Emergency Response Teams ( CERT ) training, and fire investigation activities.

Under general supervision of a Fire Captain or company commander, Firefighters respond to fire alarms, rescue and other emergency calls; protect life and property endangered by fire or other hazards; participate in regular fire prevention inspections; participate in regular training, drills, and study activities; assists in maintenance of station and equipment; and performs related duties as required. Incumbents are subject to recall at any time, may be required to be on duty for any reasonable combination of hours in emergencies and may be assigned any necessary work duty.

The position requires heavy lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and exposure to extreme heat, flammable liquid, hazardous gases, smoke, explosions, chemicals, electrical hazards, faulty structures, and inclement weather.

To learn more about the position and view the class specification, visit the City's careers page at

• Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by college-level courses in Fire Science.
• Graduation from a California State Fire Marshal-accredited academy OR a California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter 1 Certification

• Currently employed as a full‑time Firefighter Paramedic with successful completion of probation
• 2 years of experience as a sworn Firefighter is highly desirable.

• A valid Class C California motor vehicle operator s license required at time of appointment.
• Ability to obtain a valid Class C California motor vehicle operator s license with Firefighters endorsement prior to completion of 18-month probationary period.
• Possession of either an EMT or EMT-P Certification issued by the state of CA is required at time of appointment for Paramedic incentive.
• Maintenance of all required licenses and certificates is a continuing condition of employment.

Knowledge of:

• Basic and advanced life support principles and procedure;
• Los Angeles County EMS regulations, protocols and procedures;
• principles and techniques of fire prevention and fire suppression;
• rules, regulations, and operational procedures of the Monterey Park Fire Department;
• geography and topography of the City of Monterey Park.

Ability to:

• Maintain current certification as a paramedic in Los Angeles County;
• demonstrate physical endurance, agility and strength sufficient to meet the established standards of the Monterey Park Fire…