FIRE FIGHTER II

State of California; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, is seeking a Paramedic FIRE FIGHTER II to join a fire apparatus crew. The position carries responsibilities across suppression, rescue, and maintenance duties in diverse, remote settings.

Hires may begin at the minimum salary category with state benefits and shift work; final filing is ongoing until filled. Applicants should be able to perform physically demanding tasks and work long hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to perform fire suppression duties.
• Willingness to work in remote areas and on weekends/holidays.
• Responds to alarms as part of a fire crew with suppression and rescue responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms as a member of a fire crew on assigned apparatus.
• Perform full range of fire-fighting duties and equipment maintenance.
• Participate in training, inspections, and routine housekeeping duties.

Skills

Firefighting

Rescue operations

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting: Paramedic

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-524160 - Paramedic FIRE FIGHTER II

$5,102.00 - $6,613.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

This job posting is for those interested in applying for a Paramedic position.

Under supervision, as a member of a fire apparatus crew, to perform the full range of fire-fighting duties in suppression of vehicle, building, improvement and vegetation fires; to assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair; and to do other related work.

Responds to alarms as a member of a fire crew on such fire apparatus as pumper or water tank trucks; connects, lays, and operates hose lines; enters burning areas and structures with charged hose lines; operates and climbs ladders; makes forcible entry into buildings; ventilates buildings; uses hand tools and fire equipment to contain and suppress fire; assists in rescue and salvage operations as a crew member of a rescue truck; assists in making fire prevention inspections; assists in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair; inspects, cleans and repairs fire hose and equipment, sharpens fire tools, paints equipment and buildings and performs minor construction work; performs general housekeeping duties; under close supervision, may operate motor vehicles on station premises and elsewhere in nonemergency situations for training purposes; may assist in the training of seasonal and volunteer fire fighters.

Hiring Process

Applications will be processed in rounds with the following cut-off dates:

• August 10, 2026
• September 09, 2026
• October 09, 2026
• November 06, 2026
• December 10, 2026

Working Conditions

Willingness to live and work in remote areas and on weekends and holidays, to remain on duty 24 hours a day, as required, distant visual acuity (Snellen) of not less than 20/100 without corrective lenses in each eye, separately corrected