Firefighter II-Paramedic: Dual-Role Emergency Responder

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE); California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE's Fire Fighter II-Paramedics blend firefighting skills with advanced emergency medical care to help California's communities.

As part of a highly trained crew, you respond to wildland and structure fires, vehicle rescues, and medical emergencies, delivering ALS and public service every day. This role offers extensive training, ongoing assignments, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Dual-role emergency responders who combine advanced emergency medical care with firefighting.
• Respond to a wide range of emergencies, including wildland and structure fires, rescues, and medical incidents.

Responsibilities

• Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care on scene.
• Fight wildland and structure fires as part of a trained crew.
• Rescue victims from vehicle accidents and support disaster response efforts.

Skills

Firefighting

Emergency medical care

ALS

Teamwork

Job description

Combine firefighting and advanced emergency medical care in one rewarding career!

Looking for a career where every day brings purpose, challenge, and the opportunity to make a difference? As a Fire Fighter II-Paramedic with CAL FIRE, you'll respond to a wide range of emergencies, including wildland fires, structure fires, vehicle accidents, rescues, and medical emergencies while providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) care to those who need it most. Working as part of a highly trained crew, you'll combine firefighting, emergency medicine, teamwork, and public service to help protect California's communities, natural resources, and visitors every day.

This is far more than a firefighting position. Fire Fighter II-Paramedics are dual-role emergency responders who combine advanced emergency medical care with firefighting expertise to respond to California's diverse all-hazard emergencies. Whether treating critically ill patients, fighting fast-moving wildfires, rescuing victims from vehicle accidents, or supporting disaster response efforts, you'll gain experience across a broad range of emergency situations while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's premier fire departments.

Why CAL FIRE?

CAL FIRE offers Fire Fighter II-Paramedics the opportunity to serve in one of the nation's largest all-hazard emergency response organizations. From remote wildland incidents and structure fires to medical emergencies, rescues, and large-scale disasters, you'll work alongside highly skilled professionals dedicated to protecting California's people, property, and natural resources. With ongoing training, specialized assignments, and opportunities for career advancement, CAL FIRE provides an environment where you can continue to grow while making a meaningful impact.