Fire Recruit (Paramedic) - 5361865-0

THIS POSITION IS FOR FIRE RECRUIT (PARAMEDIC)

THIS JOB POSTING WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE UPON THE RECEIPT OF 250 APPLICATIONS

OR

AT THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

This recruitment is only open to candidates who reside in California.

To be considered eligible for this challenging and rewarding career opportunity, you MUST be on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) as of July 20, 2026. 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 www.fctconline.org or call 1-877-648-2728.

YOU MUST UPLOAD COPIES OF THESE CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES TO YOUR FCTC PROFILE. The City of Sacramento will be receiving FCTC's 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 July 20, 2026
• Received a passing score (70% or above) on the FCTC Written test within the past twelve months from July 20, 2026
• 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 visit https://www.fctconline.org/financialaid/

Please 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 must successfully complete the Sacramento Fire Department’s (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: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saccity/classspecs/33479

L522 Benefits Summary

https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/Benefits/benefitsummaries/benefitsummary_522.pdf

Fire Recruit is a training-level classification that exists solely for those who are completing their initial Sacramento Fire Department Training in the Sacramento Regional Fire Academy. Fire Recruits undergo a formal training program that meets the California State Firefighter 1 curriculum standard. Academy instruction includes basic training in firefighting methods, equipment operations, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and physical fitness. Successful completion of this Academy is required, even if similar training has been achieved elsewhere. Failure to complete the Academy successfully will be cause for release from City employment. Upon completing the training requirements and graduation from the Academy, a Fire Recruit is eligible for probationary appointment to Firefighter (EMT or Paramedic).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Fire Recruit is a non-career developmental classification used to recruit and prepare qualified candidates for advancement to the journey-level classification of Firefighter (EMT or Paramedic). Incumbents in this class undergo a formal training program in the Sacramento Regional Fire Academy, where they receive their California Firefighter 1 certification upon completion. Under close supervision, the Fire Recruit must gain an understanding of lifesaving and firefighting methods through intensive academic instruction and specialized training. Classroom academics, hands-on training, and daily physical fitness training will be required.

Upon satisfactory completion of the training and graduation from the Academy, a Fire Recruit is eligible for a 12-month probationary appointment to the career classification of Firefighter (EMT or Paramedic).

Fire Recruit is distinguished from the Firefighter (EMT or Paramedic) in that the former is a recruiting and training level classification, and incumbents do not perform emergency duties outside of closely supervised training drills. Firefighter (EMT or Paramedic) is a journey-level classification, and incumbents are expected to perform the full range of responsibilities of a Firefighter (EMT or Paramedic).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Immediate supervision is provided by higher level Fire and Civilian personnel.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.
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