Fire Recruit (Paramedic)
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USD 52278 - 52278
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Job Description
THE POSITION
- THIS POSITION IS FOR FIRE RECRUIT (PARAMEDIC)
To be considered eligible for this challenging and rewarding career opportunity you MUSTbe on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) as of August 10 2025. Sacramento Fire Department is hiring directly off the FCTC SEL.PLEASE ENSURE YOUR FCTC PROFILE IS UP TO DATE. For questions regarding the FCTC SEL please visit or call 1-.
YOU MUST UPLOAD COPIES OF THESE CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES TO YOURFCTC PROFILE. The City of Sacramento will be receiving FCTCs Statewide Eligibility List which will have confirmation of the following candidate information:- Age- Must be 21 or older by the completion of Academy (See Recruitment Timeline)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Possession of a valid Driver License
- Possession of a valid CPAT Certificate issued within the past twelve months from August 10 2025
- Received a passing score (70% or above) on the FCTC Written test within the past twelve months from August 10 2025
- Possession of a valid California or National Registry Paramedic License
The California Fire Foundation in partnership with the FCTC awards financial hardship grants to qualified applicants to cover all FCTC/CPAT testing fees. For more info please visithttps:// Note:
-A candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation including a criminal history check fingerprinting psychological test credit check and a drug use history to be considered for this position.-Candidates hired as a Fire Recruit and must successfully complete the Sacramento Fire Departments (SFD) Fire Academy. Upon satisfactory graduation from the SFD Fire Academy a Fire Recruit meeting the requirements of the Firefighter classification shall be advanced to the career classification of Firefighter. For more information regarding the Firefighter classification salary and benefits please visit the following links:
Firefighter Classification Specification & Salary: Benefits Summary
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending upon assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Attend assigned training sessions for both classroom training and manipulative exercises and drills.
- Learn concepts of fire science and firefighting methods including safety practices.
- Studies and completes homework assignments.
- Takes periodic quizzes tests examinations and evaluations.
- Learn basic defensive driving techniques and emergency vehicle operations of fire apparatus.
- Learn equipment operation and maintenance procedures and practices.
- Learn to operate fire extinguishers hose lines nozzles and similar equipment used in extinguishing fires.
- Learn to raise lower and climb ladders.
- Learn salvage and overhaul operations.
- Learn basic emergency medical procedures.
- Learn the organization chain of command polices & procedures and the rules and regulations of the Sacramento Fire Department.
- Successfully participate in and practice physical fitness training.
- Learn other related courses or programs as required.
- Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
High school diploma or GED equivalent
EXPERIENCE
None
The following are desirable:- Possession of California State Fire Marshal approved Firefighter I Certification.
- Current service in the Sacramento Fire Department Reserve program.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Active Status on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) State Eligibility List
For more information please visit:
FCTC Written Test:
Passing score must be obtained within the past twelve months from the final filing date.
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Certificate:
Possession of a CPAT Certificate issued within the past twelve months from the final filing date.
Age:
Must be at least 21 years of age by completion of the Academy.
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment. Loss of license is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Successful completion of Phase I Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) training is required by the completion of the Academy.(Phase I EVOC training for a firefighter endorsement is provided during the Academy.)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification/Paramedic License:
Possession of a valid California or National Registry EMT Certificate is required for EMT assignments; EMT certification must have Sacramento County Emergency Medical Service Agency (SCEMSA) endorsement by completion of the Academy.
Possession of a valid California or National Registry Paramedic License is required for paramedic assignments; Paramedic Licenses must have SCEMSA accreditation by the completion of the academy.
For more information please visit: with SCEMSA endorsement or accreditation sponsorship is provided by the Sacramento Fire Department.
Medical Examination / Drug Test:
If considered for appointment candidates must pass a medical examination and a drug test.
Employment Eligibility:
Documentation verifying the candidates eligibility for employment in the United States will be required and shall be presented upon hire. This includes citizens and noncitizens.
Background:
If considered for appointment candidates must pass a background investigation which includes a criminal history check for job-related convictions fingerprinting polygraph test psychological test credit check and drug use history.
Respiratory Protective Equipment:
Work in this classification requires wearing respiratory equipment at times. When assigned to such work facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.
Residency Requirement:
Must reside within 35 air mile radius from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets 29th -30th Streets within one year following appointment as a Firefighter (EMT or Paramedic).
Other Requirements:
Successful candidates must adhere to the established City of Sacramento Smoke-Free Workplace policy.THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
The following dates are tentativeand subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.
Fire Recruit Application Process Opens: July 28 2025Deadline for Filing: August 10 2025Review of Minimum Qualifications: August 22 2025Interview: Week of October 13 2025Conditional Job Offer/Background Process Begins: Week of October 27 2025Background Process Completed: Week of December 19 2025Fire Recruit Academy Start Date January 12 2026Fire Recruit Academy Graduation Date June 11 2026Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline of August 10 2025.- Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants must be on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center Statewide Eligibility List (FCTC SEL) as of the final filing deadline of August 10 2025.
- Age- Must be 21 or older by the completion of Academy (See Recruitment Timeline)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Possession of a valid Driver License
- Possession of a valid CPAT Certificate issued within the past twelve months from August 10 2025
- Received a passing score (70% or above) on the FCTC Written test within the past twelve months from August 10 2025
- Possession of a valid California or National Registry Paramedic License
3. Interview: Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited toparticipatein an interview process coordinated by the hiring department.. There will be no eligible list established. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.
4.Background Process & Medical Exam/Drug Test: If considered for appointment candidates must complete and pass a background investigation which includes but is not limited to personal history work history reference checks Live Scan/fingerprinting and psychological test. Candidates must also pass a pre-employment medical exam controlled substance and alcohol test.
QUESTIONS:
If you have specific questions regarding the Fire Recruit position hiring processSacramento Regional Fire Academy etc.:- Go to the Sacramento Fire Department website at an email to:
- Add Fire Recruit to the subject line
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
- Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at an email to
- Call the Human Resources Department at .
Employment Type
Temp
