Single Emergency Medical Technician - Limited Term

Invites applicants for

• First review of applications will occur on March 4, 2026; early application submittal is encouraged**

MORAGA-ORINDA FIRE DISTRICT

SINGLE ROLE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 3-Year Limited Term; 5 vacancies

Final filing Deadline:
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

** 5% General Wage Increase is Scheduled for July 1, 2026**

Additional Compensation: 8% holiday pay in lieu of holidays off.

Based on approximately 16 overtime hours worked per week, additional pay ranges from $713 to $786 weekly, in accordance with FLSA guidelines for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour work week

Overtime hourly rate: $44.57 - $49.13

• Individuals who have previously applied for this position and were not selected may reapply after 12 months from the date of their last application**

This is a full-time, non-safety, non-exempt, fully benefitted position

Work Schedule:

48x96 or 10-hour shift schedule or alternative work schedule

Benefit information can be found by clicking the benefit tab above

To submit an application for this excellent opportunity, please click, "apply" above

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AS THERE ARE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED TO ATTACH TO YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

The District is implementing a new single-role ambulance staffing program. Positions associated with the program are:
Senior Single Role Paramedic, Single Role Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician.

Under direction of the Ambulance Supervisor and Senior Single Role Paramedic provides the highest-level emergency medical care at the basic life support (BLS) level while assisting paramedics in providing advanced life support care. The Emergency Medical Technician will respond to both critical and non-critical medical responses working with a paramedic partner and members of an engine or truck company on certain responses.

The incumbent may be assigned to a BLS unit that focuses on non-critical responses. Members assigned to a BLS unit may respond along with other MOFD units to critical calls.

• Assist crew in maintaining vehicle readiness in accordance with MOFD policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate level of cleanliness for all EMS supplies stocked on the member’s assigned ambulance.
• Ensures all EMS supplies and equipment is maintained in a ready status such that response is never delayed.
• Responds to EMS calls across the district. Operate MOFD EMS vehicles in accordance with all California Vehicle Codes and District regulations.
• On scene provides appropriate level of BLS assessments and interventions.
• Assists paramedics in performing ALS functions.
• Provides care according to the standards established by the Contra Costa LEMSA policies and protocols.
• Provides care and transportation to people experiencing medical emergencies ensuring patients are transported to receiving facilities as outlined in the Contra Costa LEMSA policy manual.
• Provides appropriate care and documentation for individuals refusing care or transport.
• Follows the direction of incident commanders during large-scale responses such as structure or wildland fires.
• Performs station duties as assigned by the station captain.
• Takes part in drills and other training.
• Maintains all appropriate licenses and certifications.
• Participate in community outreach activities.
• Timely completion of reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and

Work Experience:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12) grade.
• Accredited EMT in Contra Costa County or the ability to obtain accreditation within six (6) months of appointment.
• The District reserves the right to evaluate and consider, at its discretion, combinations of education and work experience that tend to indicate an applicant possesses the skills, knowledge and abilities listed here.

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s License.
• Possession of a valid California EMT Certification at time of application. Ability to maintain a valid California EMT Certification.
• Must possess valid AHA and CPR certifications at time of application.