Firefighter with Paramedic Credential

American Canyon Fire Protection District; American Canyon (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Firefighter with Paramedic credentials. This vital position involves responding to emergencies, providing medical care, and conducting fire investigations. Candidates must possess a California Paramedic License and complete a rigorous training program. The role demands physical fitness, teamwork, and the ability to work under challenging conditions. Join a committed team dedicated to public safety and contribute to the well-being of the community. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a California Paramedic License as a condition of employment.
• Successful completion of a CSFM Firefighter Academy is required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies including fires and medical incidents.
• Operate and maintain emergency apparatus and equipment.

Skills

Emergency Medical Care

Firefighting Techniques

CPR/AED Certification

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

A.A./A.S. Degree in Fire Science

B.A./B.S. Degree in Fire Science, Business Management or Public Administration

Tools

Firefighting Equipment

CPAT Testing Equipment

Job description

American Canyon Fire Protection District is Accepting Applications for

FIREFIGHTER w/PARAMEDIC CREDENTIAL

Salary: $95,654.00 - $125,545.00*
(includes 10% Paramedic Incentive)
Plus, Educational Incentives
* 4 % Increase in July 2025

Applications accepted from May 6, 2025 - June 8, 2025

To be considered for the American Canyon Fire Protection District's position of Firefighter, applicants will be required to have the following minimum qualifications:

Candidates who are currently employed as a full time Firefighter/Paramedic with a minimum of six months experience prior to the filing deadline with a municipal, county, state, federal, or fire district agency are exempt from the Cal JAC FCTC Selection Eligibility List and CPAT.

• Passed Cal-JAC's FCTC Written Exam within the last 12 months of application (Exempt from candidates with more than six months of Firefighter/Paramedic experience)
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the last 12 months of application (Exempt from candidates with more than six months of Firefighter/Paramedic experience)
• Current State of California Paramedic License. Must be maintained as a condition of employment
• CPR/AED Certified
• Current PHTLS /ITLS and PALS/PEPP and ACLS required by time of conditional offer of employment.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• California driver license
• Successful completion of a CSFM Firefighter Academy
• Must be on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) within the last 12 months of application

Candidates who meet these qualifications must submit a completed application with copies of all required (and any desired) certifications/qualifications online atwww.governmentjobs.com.

The Position

Under supervision, respond to emergencies and service requests which may include, but are not limited to: fires, emergency medical care response, victim rescue, fire investigations and incidents due to earthquakes, flooding and/or other types of emergencies.

Must be able to operate and maintain a variety of emergency apparatus and equipment. Maintains fire station and adjacent grounds. Maintains technical knowledge of modern firefighting methods and practices. Must participate in individual and company training sessions. Deliver public education programs for target audiences and perform related tasks as assigned.

The position requires the ability to work under adverse or hazardous conditions, darkness, confined spaces, heights and extreme stress. A firefighter w/ paramedic credential must be a team player who can interact with fellow employees, citizens or other government employees as duties may require. Must be able to live in dormitory style environment and work non-traditional hours. The position currently requires that the employee work on a 48-hour shift basis which follows a three-platoon shift schedule with the work week averaging 56 hours.

Upon completion of an orientation process, each probationary firefighter will be assigned to a shift. During this time, a probationary firefighter with paramedic credential will continue to receive training from assigned captains and are expected to apply previous knowledge, skills, and abilities toward successful completion of a series of performance evaluations. During District drills, each probationary firefighter w/ paramedic credential is expected to pay attention, observe the techniques being demonstrated, participate actively, and ask questions. There are defined study and drill requirements that must be met; a formal evaluation may be conducted each month by the company officer. The District will also monitor the progress and skill level of each probationary firefighter with quarterly testing that will take the form of written, manipulative and oral examinations. It is required that a probationary firefighter successfully pass all of these examinations.

The complete job description, salary schedule, summary of benefits, and Memorandum of Understanding for this position can be viewed at: https://www.amcanfire.com/Residents/About-the-District/Human-Resources

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To participate in the selection process, interested candidates must meet allof the following requirements at time of application:

Firefighter w/ Paramedic Credential Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent
2. A valid California driver license.
3. Current State of California Paramedic License. Must be maintained as a condition of employment
4. Current Health Care Provider CPR Certification.
5. Current PHTLS /ITLS and PALS/PEPP and ACLS required by time of conditional offer of employment.
6. Successful completion of a CSFM Firefighter Academy.
7. Possession of a valid Cal-JAC CPAT Card. (Exempt from candidates with more than six months of experience)
8. Must be on the FCTC Eligibility List (SEL) within the last 12 months of application (Exempt from candidates with more than six months of FF/Paramedic experience).

Firefighter Desired Qualifications

1. A.A./A.S. Degree in Fire Science
2. B.A./B.S. Degree in Fire Science, Business Management or Public Administration
3. CSFM Firefighter I
4. CSFM Firefighter II
5. CSFM Driver Operator 1A, 1B
6. CSFM Company Officer
7. Haz-Mat Training (FRO, DECON, Tech, Spec)
8. Rescue Systems 1, Rescue Systems 2
9. Volunteer FF Experience
10. Reserve FF Experience
11. Paid Part-time FF Experience
12. Paid Full-time FF Experience
13. Military Veteran
14. American Canyon Resident

Note: Minimum Qualifications must be met for your application to be accepted. Please specify on your application any of the above desired qualifications and submit copies of any pertinent certificates.

Applications accepted from May 6, 2025 - June 8, 2025

All individuals interested in applying for the position of firefighter w/paramedic credential should first review the minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet these qualifications must submit a completed application with copies of all required (and any desired) certifications/qualifications on-line at www.governmentjobs.com.

Attachments validating position qualifications will be reviewed via the www.governmentjobs.com application process. Candidates will be disqualified if they do not meet the minimum qualifications or if they submit incomplete application information. All applications will be screened to ensure candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Utilizing the supplemental questionnaire, themostqualified applicants (based on the desired qualifications) will be invited to the next step of the process.

Written Examination*

Applicants will be required to have passed Cal-JAC’s FCTC Written Exam within the last 12 months of application. More information on the Written Exam process can be located at https://www.fctconline.org/written-testing/ (Exempt from candidates with more than six months of experience).

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)*

Applicants will be required to have completed the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC) – Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) evaluation process prior to application filing. The CPAT must have been completed within the priortwelve months. More information on the Cal-JAC CPAT process can be located at https://www.fctconline.org/cpat/ (Exempt from candidates with more than six months of experience).

FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL)*

*Applicants must be on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) within the last 12 months of application. FCTC Statewide Eligibility List | Fctc Online (Exempt from candidates with more than six months of experience).

*Candidates who are currently employed as a full time Firefighter/Paramedic with a minimum of six months experience prior to the filing deadline with a municipal, county, state, federal, or fire district agency are exempt from the Cal JAC FCTC Selection Eligibility List and CPAT.

Oral Examination

Applicants determined to be the most qualified will be invited to participate in the oral examination, which is a weighted portion of the process. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date of the oral examination. The oral examination will be scheduled between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm in American Canyon.

Eligibility List

Only those candidates who successfully pass all phases of the selection process will earn placement on the eligibility list, which may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification during the life of the list. Placement on the eligibility list does not guarantee nor imply that a job offer will follow. Certification of eligible candidates will be made each time the District intends to fill a vacant position. Candidates certified to the District eligibility list will be contacted to schedule a departmental interview (Chief’s oral interview). The Chief will make selections from this group of candidates. Candidates not immediately selected will remain on the eligibility list until its expiration (typically one year) and may be contacted for future vacancies.

Final Steps

If given a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph, psychological, and medical examination prior to appointment. A conditional offer of employment does not guarantee or imply that an appointment to the position will follow.

Firefighter Academy

Candidates successfully completing all steps of the process will be appointed to the position of probationary firefighter and will be scheduled to begin the probationary firefighter orientation academy.

General

Before applying for any job, it is wise to research the position and the organization. In addition to reviewing this guide, candidates may find it useful to talk directly with American Canyon Firefighters and visit the American Canyon Fire Protection District website atHome - American Canyon Fire CA.

FCTC Written Test Overview

Candidates will have 2.5 hours to complete the written test. The FCTC Written Exam is a 100 question, multiple choice tests consisting of the following four sections:

1. Section 1 – Recall and Comprehend Verbal and Visual Information. Candidates will watch two short videos and answer questions based on the scenarios presented.
2. Section 2 – Apply Mechanical Reasoning
3. Section 3– Solve Mathematical Problems
4. Section 4 –Recall and Comprehend Technical Information from Written Materials

Taking the Test

Please visit the FCTC website to view a schedule of upcoming test dates:
The FCTC Written Test is administered at least quarterly, and additional tests will be added as needed, so check this website frequently. FCTC does not administer online tests. Candidates should allow 2.5 hours for the test and 1 hour for registration at the designated testing site. On test day, candidates must bring one form of valid government identification -- driver's license, state ID card or U.S. passport -- to be admitted to the test.
Candidates will not be permitted to bring backpacks, notebooks, calculators or any other personal belongings into the testing venue.
Cell phones should be left outside or turned off for the duration of the test. Any candidate whose cell phone audibly rings or buzzes during the test will be immediately dismissed from the test and given a failing grade.

Scores will be added to a candidate's FCTC record within one week of the test date.

Preparing for the Written Test

In order to prepare candidates for the Written Test, FCTC has created a study guide that covers the four sections of the exam, providing study tips and sample questions for prospective test takers.

Use the link below to access the Written Test Study Guide: https://www.fctconline.org/media/uploads/online_prepguide_2020.pdf
In addition to FCTC's study guide, there are numerous online sites that are designed to help you improve your math and mechanical scores, as well as books at the library or on Amazon that cover all of the subject matter contained on the test.

If you are still in school, keeping up on your studies, particularly in English and math, will greatly enhance your chances of performing well on the test.

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) consists of eight separate events. The CPAT is a sequence of events requiring candidates to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. This test was developed to allow fire departments to obtain pools of trainable candidates who are physically able to perform essential job tasks at fire scenes.

This is a pass/fail test based on a validated maximum total time of 10 minutes and 20 seconds to complete eight basic skills: Stair Climb, Hose Drag, Equipment Carry, Ladder Raise, Forcible Entry, Search, Reuse Drag, and Ceiling Breach and Pull.

In these events, candidates will wear a 50-pound (22.68-kg) vest to simulate the weight of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and fire fighter protective clothing. An additional 25 pounds (11.34 kg), using two 12.5-pound (5.67-kg) weights that simulate a high-rise pack (hose bundle), is added to your shoulders for the stair climb event.

Oral Examination

The oral examination is a brief panel interview (up to 30 minutes) that is designed to assess the candidates' qualifications in areas such as motivation and preparation for a career in the fire service, understanding of and interest in the position, and personal characteristics.

The Chief oral examination is a more in-depth individual interview (up to 60 minutes). While this examination may further evaluate the areas assessed in the first oral interview, it is also designed to assess candidates in competencies such as interpersonal skills, oral communication, and analytical skills.

Candidates are encouraged to listen carefully to the questions asked and completely and directly answer each question. Candidates should be completely honest and provide a clear and concise summary of qualifications. As with any interview, candidates should speak clearly and use proper grammar. Since each examination will have a time limit, it is the responsibility of the candidate to manage time effectively.