FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC (LATERAL)

City of Santa Fe Springs; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Santa Fe Springs seeks a Firefighter/Paramedic to provide frontline fire suppression and advanced life support in accordance with Los Angeles County Department of Health Services policies, under direct supervision. The role includes reporting, training, and public safety duties.

Requirements include completion of a CA Fire Academy, EMT and Paramedic certifications, and experience as a firefighter/paramedic. The position emphasizes mentorship and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED recognized by the State of California is required.
• Active employment with a California Fire Agency; two years as Firefighter with probation; one year as Firefighter/Paramedic required.
• Completion of a State of California-accredited Fire Academy; CA driver’s license; CA EMT and Paramedic certifications required; several Hazardous Materials certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and fire alarms.
• Perform fire control, rescue, ventilation, containment and extinguishment activities.
• Provide basic and advanced life support, including CPR and airway management.
• Administer medications and respond to hazardous materials.
• Lead, mentor and train junior firefighters as applicable.

Skills

Emergency response

Fire suppression

CPR

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire apparatus

Defibrillators

Job description

APPLICATION PERIOD

This recruitment is set to close on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

LATERAL INCENTIVE: $10,000*

*$5,000 upon successful completion of 6-week in-house academy. $5,000 upon successful completion of 12-month probationary period. To be considered as a Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic, applicants must be actively employed by a California Fire Agency.

INTERVIEW DATE

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of October 26, 2026.

Candidates successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligibility list for employment consideration by tier. The eligibility list will be certified for a minimum of one year but may be extended for a maximum of two years. This list will be used to fill current vacancies and future vacancies that may occur during the eligibility list certification period.

POSITION PURPOSE

Under direct supervision, provides basic and advanced life support services to ill or injured persons in accordance with policies established by the Department of Health Services of Los Angeles County, performs general firefighting activities, victim rescue, and related duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direct supervision from a Fire Captain.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Held in Common

• 1. Supports the Mission of the City and its Elected and Appointed Officials.
• 2. Provides courteous and timely service to the public as the ultimate employer.
• 3. Works cooperatively with other City employees.
• 4. Exhibits integrity and displays ethical behavior.

B. Essential Job Specific Duties

• 1. Responds to emergencies and fire alarms.
• 2. Performs fire control activities, exposure tactics, ventilation, fire containment and extinguishment, laddering, exposure protection, and salvage work.
• 3. Performs victim rescue, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, electrical defibrillation, intravenous access, primary and secondary physical assessments of ill or injured persons. Performs advanced airway management procedures for patients with compromised breathing. Immobilizes injured limbs and spinal vertebrae when injury is suspected.
• 4. Administers medication
• 5. Responds to hazardous materials releases.
• 6. Attends required training programs, including Paramedic school if applicable.
• 7. Provides basic and advanced life support.

In addition to the above, Firefighter/Paramedic II employees will utilize advanced protocols per the LA County Department of Health Services policies. They will also lead, mentor and train Firefighter/Paramedic I and Firefighter/Paramedic Trainees.

C. Other Job Specific Duties

• 1. Inspects, operates, and maintains all related equipment.
• 2. Performs traffic control.
• 3. Conducts public education sessions on fire/emergency safety practices and procedures.
• 4. Prepares fire alarm reports.
• 5. Inspects buildings and follows fire and building codes and federal, state, local, and departmental rules and regulations.
• 6. Identifies common, special, structural, and panic hazards.
• 7. Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Education

• High school diploma or GED recognized by the State of California is required.

Experience

• Must be actively employed by another California Fire Agency.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Firefighter with successful completion of probation with the candidate's current agency is required.
• One (1) year of experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic is required.

License/Certification

• Completion of a State of California-accredited Fire Academy is required.
• A valid State of California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of application and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• A State of California-recognized Emergency Medical Technician certificate is required.
• Firefighter 1 certification preferred.
• State of California Paramedic certification is required.
• 24 Hour Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational certification is desirable.
• Hazardous Materials Technician certification is desirable.
• Hazardous Materials Specialist certification is desirable.
• Urban Search and Rescue certification is desirable.

REPRESENTATIVE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to satisfactorily perform the jobs essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:

• Basic apparatus and equipment mechanics, maintenance, and operations.
• Emergency rescue procedures and practices involving fire, chemical, or other threats. Firefighting principles, techniques, and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression.
• Modern fire prevention and suppression methods, fire behavior, and basic chemistry.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:

• React quickly and calmly to fight fires and perform emergency rescue techniques and procedures.
• Respond quickly to changing situations under emergency pressures.
• Perform rescues.
• Sustain exposure to extreme heat.
• Operate, maintain, inspect and repair vehicles, apparatus, equipment, communication systems, and fire hydrants.
• Conduct fire inspections.
• Participate in public education demonstrations and activities.
• Write comprehensive reports and maintain accurate records.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Operate and use modern office equipment.
• Effectively organize and prioritize assigned work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other people.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
• Noise level ismoderate to loud.
• Utilizes hand and power tools.
• Works at heights.
• Works with andaround machinery having moving parts.
• Exposure to chemicals, smoke, fumes, gases, and odors.
• Exposure to extreme heat, flammable liquids, electrical hazards, faulty structures, and inclement weather.
• Exposure to bodily fluids.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Stand, sit, and walk.
• Perform heavy lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, and crawling.
• Push, pull, and reach overhead and above shoulders.
• Hear and speakin person, on the telephone, and on the radio.
• Use hands and fingers to operate equipment.See well enough to read documents and operate equipment.
• Lift and move up to 100 pounds.