Ambulance Operator – EMT

City of Anaheim • Anaheim, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Anaheim Fire & Rescue seeks Ambulance Operators - EMT to provide emergency ambulance transport services and basic first aid assistance during medical response calls and standby events. Ambulance Operators will safely drive an ambulance and other vehicles during emergency and non-emergency situations while providing assistance to Paramedics and other Anaheim Fire and Rescue staff as needed. The city seeks career-minded individuals with long-term interest in becoming Firefighters or Firefighter Paramedics with the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department. Please note, all Ambulance Operators are hired as part-time. Full-time opportunities may be available immediately following the Anaheim AO Academy and/or throughout the 3-year term. If you are a licensed Paramedic, please apply to the Ambulance Operator – Paramedic recruitment. (Job number: 2026-00105)

Requirements

• High School graduation or GED or College/ University degree
• Valid California Driver's License
• Valid California DMV Ambulance Driver certification
• License as a State of California EMT (Gray plastic card)
• CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Completion of college-level courses in Fire Technology
• Graduation from a California Fire Academy
• Ambulance Operator Academy

Responsibilities

• Operate city-owned ambulances and other department vehicles as directed, drive to and from medical emergencies as part of the ambulance transportation team.
• Drive ambulance or other department vehicle during non-emergency situations.
• Perform appropriate basic EMT-1 field procedures including attaining and documenting vital signs, bandaging, splinting, lifting patients into ambulance and assisting paramedics as directed.
• Maintain and inventory basic emergency ambulance supplies, equipment and routine vehicle parts.
• Operate within Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and guidelines including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Attend and successfully complete department and hospital training sessions and drills.
• Participate in station and equipment clean-up and assist in maintaining city vehicles and fire department facilities.
• May participate in training programs to develop an awareness of the duties, activities, and responsibilities of individuals involved in fire suppression and the emergency medical tools and equipment they handle.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED