Priority will be provided to San Bernardino County Fire Protection District employees and candidates currently enrolled in paramedic school or completed paramedic school and are awaiting exam date.

Auto-Promote to Firefighter Paramedic Trainee Upon Completion of Tower with

Up to $101,888.96 annually (Includes EMT Stipend: $160/month)

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific Benefits refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding MOU

All interested candidates must be on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) -AND-

possess a CA EMT License or Nationally Registered EMT (NREMT) Certification

at the time of application.

FCTC Test dates are still available! Click HERE for more information!

If you are not able to find a test date, please reach out to FCTC directly.

NOTE: If you currently possess a paramedic license, please apply here.

San Bernardino County Fire Districtoffers a wide variety of experience and career opportunities!

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The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is an all-risk/full-service fire department committed to providing the highest level of service in the most efficient and cost effective manner to the citizens and communities that we serve. Firefighter Trainee is the entry-level class in the Firefighter series, paid at $30.69/hr for a 40-hour workweek while attending the San Bernardino County Fire Tower (Academy). Trainees in the Tower learn and practice fire prevention and suppression; equipment and apparatus care, usage, safety, and maintenance; fire terminology, codes, policies, procedures and operations; and state and local laws.

Firefighter Paramedic Trainees work under training conditions in order to develop the knowledge and skills required to qualify for promotion to Firefighter Paramedic upon successful completion of a paramedic program and licensing.

Upon successful completion of the Tower, Trainees will be promoted to

Firefighter - Paramedic Trainee ($74,314.24-$99,968.96 /year

based on 56-hour workweek)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Probationary Period: Successful completion of the San Bernardino County Fire Tower (Academy) is required, and includes completion of the Firefighter I Certification through the California State Fire Service Training and Education System. Upon successful completion of the above Tower, incumbents will be appointed to a Firefighter - Paramedic Trainee position.

Promotion: Incumbents in the Firefighter Paramedic Trainee classification are eligible for promotion to Firefighter Paramedic upon meeting the minimum qualifications with a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Employees must qualify for promotion to Firefighter Paramedic within 36 months or may be terminated.

During the period of Trainee appointment, the Trainee shall have probationary status, in accordance with the Personnel Rules of the Board Governed Special Districts. Appointments to the higher classification are subject to a new probationary period.

Certifications: Firefighter Paramedic Trainees must possess and maintain all job-required certifications, including CA EMT Certification and CPR.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform during high stress situations. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range, without correction. Must possess the strength and stamina sufficient to lift and carry equipment and individuals, and be able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Vision must be correctable to 20/20. May be required to pass a color perception test. Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

Other Requirements: Applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass a thorough background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, the following: fingerprinting for a Department of Justice criminal background check, polygraph, pre-employment psychological evaluation, DMV driving record check, military record check, reference checks, and review of prior employment history check. An applicant may be automatically disqualified for misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in the screening/selection/background check process. Job offers are made contingent upon passing a medical examination and meeting the medical requirements of NFPA 1582 (Standard Medical Requirements for Firefighter). Applicant must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. Failure to meet medical standards may result in the withdrawal of employment offer. All employees must adhere to the provisions of the County Fire and Special Districts Dress Code, which prohibits all visible tattoos.

Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the safety health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Fire District.

Dress: Candidates, applicants, and employees are expected to dress appropriately for all phases of testing, interviews, background, and on the job; dress should be business-casual at a minimum, unless instructed otherwise.

Physical Assessment: Candidates will be required to successfully complete a job-related physical assessment prior to receiving a final job offer. The physical assessment will include, but is not limited to, the beep (multi-stage shuttle run) test, pull-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups. This assessment is designed to evaluate a candidate’s ability to safely perform the essential physical functions of a Firefighter position.

Beep Test- The beep test (multi-stage shuttle run) is a cardiovascular fitness assessment that requires candidates to run continuously between two markers set 20 meters apart in time with audio beeps. The pace increases at each level, and the test continues until the candidate can no longer maintain the required speed. The test measures aerobic endurance and stamina necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Pull-Ups- Complete a minimum number of pull-ups within a time limit.
Push-Ups- Complete a minimum number of push-ups within a time limit.
Sit-Ups- Complete a minimum number of sit-ups within a time limit.

All candidates must be on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL). All FCTC testing must be completed and active at the close of the recruitment, Friday 1/23/26. FCTC will validate your possession of all requirements and confirm to San Bernardino County for further processing of your application.

FCTC SEL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Be 18 years of age or older
Possess a valid driver’s license
Have a high school diploma or GED
Possess a valid Cal-JAC CPAT Card – (CPAT results are uploaded automatically by FCTC)
Receive a passing score on the FCTC Written Test – Written test score expires 12 months from date taken
- SBCFPD only accepts FCTC scores of 80% or higher

--AND--

LICENSE:

A valid California EMT License OR Nationally Registered EMT Certification is required at the time of application and must be attached to your application.
Your CA EMT License or NREMT must be current and in good standing.

--AND--

CERTIFICATIONS:

Current CPR/BLS certification (copy must be attached to your application).

If you have any questions regarding your placement on the FCTC SEL, please visit www.FCTConline.org. It is your responsibility to ensure all items are current, valid and up-to-date, and on file as indicated.

NOTE: If you currently possess a paramedic license, please apply here.

FCTC Written Exam

Applicants verified through FCTC will have their FCTC Written Test score transferred. Candidates must appear on the FCTC Statewide Eligible List in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

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