Firefighter Trainee; Paramedic

Position Overview

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is seeking a Firefighter Paramedic to serve in the Firefighter series. Successful completion of the Tower (Academy) and certification as a paramedic will result in appointment to a full-time Firefighter – Paramedic role with annual compensation up to $ plus a $710/month paramedic stipend.

• Participate in fire prevention, suppression, and emergency medical response operations.
• Learn and apply fire prevention and suppression equipment and apparatus care, usage, safety, and maintenance.
• Maintain knowledge of fire terminology, codes, policies, procedures, and operational standards as governed by state and local laws.
• Complete the Tower (Academy), Firefighter I and II Certifications, and obtain ICEMA Paramedic Accreditation.
• Perform all physical assessment tasks including beep test, pull‑ups, push‑ups and sit‑ups as required.

• High school diploma or GED required; valid driver’s license highly desirable.
• Current ICEMA Paramedic Accreditation and California Paramedic License (or Nationally Registered Paramedic Certification) at the time of application.
• Valid California Paramedic License OR Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) Certification current and in good standing.
• Current ACLS &
  CPR/BLS certifications.
• Completion of the Tower (Academy) and Firefighter I & II Certifications through the California State Fire Service Training and Education System.

• Must be able to perform during high‑stress situations.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/20; may need to pass a color perception test.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and individuals and wear a self‑contained breathing apparatus.

• Beep Test – continuous shuttle run (multi‑stage) between markers 20m apart.
• Pull‑Ups – minimum number within time limit.
• Push‑Ups – minimum number within time limit.
• Sit‑Ups – minimum number within time limit.

• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Cal‑JAC CPAT Card (results automatically uploaded by FCTC).
• Passing score on the FCTC Written Test – 80% or higher (score expires 12 months from date taken).

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District offers a wide variety of experience and career opportunities. For a summary of benefits, please review the district Summary of Benefits (link removed).

Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment.

San Bernardino County is an EEO and ADA compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy (link removed).