CA – Firefighter/EMT – Amador Fire Protection District – Closing: 11/16/2026 (opens in new tab)

Western Fire Chiefs Association, INC.; Jackson (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amador Fire Protection District is seeking a Firefighter/EMT to respond to fire and medical emergencies and support public safety efforts across Amador County. You will participate in trainings, conduct fire prevention activities, and work under established policies to protect lives and property.

Responsibilities include operating fire apparatus, providing basic life support medical care, preparing detailed reports, and engaging with the community to promote safety and prevention.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire, medical, traffic accidents, rescue, and other emergencies to protect life and property.
• Participate in trainings, drills, independent study, and fire prevention activities.
• Fights fire under departmental policies and procedures.
• Protects life and property from fire and other hazards by preventing, controlling and extinguishing fires.
• Provides first responder medical emergency response at the basic life support level.
• Operates and maintains fire apparatus and other fire agency equipment.
• Contributes in all company activities, including fire prevention, pre-fire planning, public education, training, and perform related work as required.
• Prepare reports.
• Expected to build and maintain positive relationships within the public and conduct themselves proficiently, respectfully and professionally during interactions at all times

Job description

Amador Fire is hiring a Firefighter/EMT.

The District:

The Amador Fire Protection District is an all-risk Fire Department that responds to over 4,500 emergencies a year out of nine stations, and proudly serves a population of over 22,000 residents, covering 500-square miles of the unincorporated areas of Amador County and the City of Plymouth.

The Firefighter Position:

• Responds to fire, medical, traffic accidents, rescue, and other emergencies to protect life and property.
• Participate in trainings, drills, independent study, and fire prevention activities.
• Fights fire under departmental policies and procedures.
• Protects life and property from fire and other hazards by preventing, controlling and extinguishing fires.
• Provides first responder medical emergency response at the basic life support level.
• Operates and maintains fire apparatus and other fire agency equipment.
• Contributes in all company activities, including fire prevention, pre-fire planning, public education, training, and perform related work as required.
• Prepare reports.
• Expected to build and maintain positive relationships within the public and conduct themselves proficiently, respectfully and professionally during interactions at all times