Firefighter Recruit: EMT/Paramedic Trainee

County of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sacramento is seeking a Firefighter Recruit who will undergo a structured Fire Academy and SCAF training program. Recruits will learn firefighting methods, EMS procedures, equipment operation, and physical fitness through classroom and hands‑on training.

Candidates must meet education and EMT/Paramedic certification requirements, have a California driver’s license, and pass the CPAT. This is a full‑time, training‑level position aimed at preparing recruits for Sacramento County’s fire

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• EMT or Paramedic certificate/license required (National Registry or CAL/EMSA).
• A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, required at appointment.
• CPAT certificate within 12 months prior to closure date or hire.
• Fire Academy completion required for Sacramento County employment.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of lifesaving and firefighting methods through intensive instruction and training.
• Attend a Fire Academy meeting California State Firefighters 1 curriculum standards.
• Complete academy training in firefighting, EMS, equipment operations, and physical fitness.

Skills

Firefighting procedures

EMS procedures

Rescue operations

Office procedures & software

Basic arithmetic

English usage

Customer service

Communication skills

Situational analysis

Prioritization

Arithmetical computations

Confidential information handling

Regulatory interpretation

Learning firefighting methods

Operating heavy equipment

Emergency response judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT or Paramedic certificate/license

Job description

County of Sacramento is seeking a Firefighter Recruit who will undergo a structured Fire Academy and SCAF training program. Recruits will learn firefighting methods, EMS procedures, equipment operation, and physical fitness through classroom and hands‑on training.

Candidates must meet education and EMT/Paramedic certification requirements, have a California driver’s license, and pass the CPAT. This is a full‑time, training‑level position aimed at preparing recruits for Sacramento County’s fire