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Paramedic Training Candidate

Orange County Fire Authority -
Irvine, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
12 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discount
Gym membership
Retirement plan

Qualifications

CPR Certification
EMT Certification
BLS Certification
High school diploma or GED
Firefighting
Emergency care

Full Job Description

DESCRIPTION

The Paramedic Training Candidate recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current, full-time OCFA Firefighters, Fire Apparatus Engineers, and Fire Captains will be accepted. Applicants of all ranks must be off probation by the application submission deadline, August 31, 2026.

This recruitment covers the paramedic programs of OCEMT, UCLA, Saddleback, Palomar and Ventura Community College; all which begin during the month of January 2027.

The Emergency Medical Services Department is currently accepting applications for sponsorship to attend a paramedic program and to establish an eligibility list to fill future paramedic school vacancies. Upon successful completion of the didactic, hospital clinical experience, field internship, National Registry testing and state licensing requirements, candidates will have completed all the steps for sponsorship. The OCFA EMS Department will sponsor the candidate for local accreditation with OCEMS. Selected candidates who successfully complete the training process must agree to a two (2) year assignment in a paramedic post position.

Note – In order to meet the enrollment requirements for both the didactic and clinical portions of the paramedic programs, the student may be required to participate in medical and drug screenings, background checks and vaccinations to include influenza and COVID 19.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Candidates will be assigned to a 40-hour work week during the didactic and skills training portion. Classes will begin in January 2027. Candidates will be assigned to a 56-hour shift schedule during field internship.

ADDITIONAL PAY:
Please follow the link below regarding Paramedic Pay information: Paramedic Pay - Page 96 of the OCPFA IAFF - Local 3631 MOU (Download PDF reader).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Candidates must complete the following steps for sponsorship:

Didactic and Skills
Hospital Clinical
Field Internship
National Registry Testing
California Licensing Requirements

Upon completion, the OCFA EMS Department will sponsor for local accreditation with OCEMS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualification for selection will include:

Current OCFA Firefighter, Fire Apparatus Engineer, or Fire Captain (must be off probation by the application submission deadline, August 31, 2026)
Must agree to a two (2) year assignment in a paramedic post position
Possession of a high school diploma or GED
Possession of a current EMT certificate
Possession of a current health care provider CPR card
Minimum of standard rating on current performance appraisal
Recommendation from immediate supervisor with Battalion Chief concurrence

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

EXAMINATION PROCESS:

Written test to evaluate EMT knowledge
Oral interview which includes patient care scenarios to test EMT practical knowledge and skills

Personnel must score a minimum of 80% or higher in each section in order to be successful in the testing process.

SELECTION PROCESS:
All successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list in order based on scores in the testing process. Every effort will be made to accommodate a candidate’s paramedic program preference while taking into account the candidate’s residence in proximity to the program and department need first. Priority will be given to the firefighter rank. Successful candidates will also need to:

Provide proof of passing college level English or take the matriculation exam
Pass the college health screening
If applicable, pass drug and medical screening
If applicable, pass a background check (Live scan or similar)
If applicable, provide proof of vaccinations to include, but not limited to, influenza and Covid19

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
To apply, go to www.ocfa.org. Interested personnel are to submit the following:

Online application - Application must show current OCFA experience
EMT Card (must be current and on file in EMS)
Health care provider CPR card (must be current and on file in EMS)
Must have a standard or above rating on current employee performance appraisal
Letter of recommendation from immediate supervisor with Battalion Chief concurrence

All materials listed above must be submitted with your electronic application no later than Monday, August 31, 2026at 12:00 pm (noon).

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 12:00 pm (noon) - Last day to submit online application
Non-mandatory School & Testing Process Overview – TBD (Zoom meeting)
Week of September 21, 2026 - Written test to evaluate EMT knowledge and oral interview containing patient care scenarios
TBD - Provide proof of passing college level English or take the matriculation exam
TBD - Pass the college health screening, medical background and/or drug screening
TBD - School orientation as necessary for each specific paramedic program

CHANGE IN SCHEDULING/PROCESS:
If there is a change in the selection process, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates.

QUESTIONS:
Should you have further questions or need additional clarification, please contact EMS Department Fire Captain Paramedic Michael Macshane at [email protected] or (714) 573 - 6077.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the recruiting software or uploading documents, please contact Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at [email protected] or via telephone at (714) 573-6816.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at [email protected] no later than 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.

NOTE:
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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