Ambulance Operator – Licensed Paramedic

City of Anaheim • Anaheim, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Anaheim Fire & Rescue (AF&R) seeks Ambulance Operators – Licensed Paramedic to provide emergency ambulance transport services, ALS and BLS assistance during medical response calls and standby events. Ambulance Operators (AO) – Licensed Paramedics will safely drive an ambulance and other vehicles during emergency and non-emergency situations while working with other AF&R paramedics providing assistance to other AF&R staff as needed. The city seeks career-minded individuals with long-term interest in becoming Firefighter Paramedics with the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department. Paramedic Pay Incentive: Candidates with a valid California State Paramedic License can receive an additional $4.75 per hour for hours worked in a paramedic role. 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 EMT only, please apply to the Ambulance Operator – EMT recruitment. (Job number: 2026-00106)

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 Paramedic (blue plastic card)
• CPR certification
• ACLS and PALS certification
• State of California Paramedic License
• High school graduation or equivalent
• Read electronic and incident maps and follow map directions
• Work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed
• Safely and properly transport patients during ambulance transportation
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate effectively with the public and fellow employees
• Participate in training programs utilizing various rescue and emergency medical tools and fire suppression equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of college-level courses in Fire Technology
• Graduation from a California Fire Academy
• Experience as a volunteer or direct employment in fire service or emergency response
• College level courses in Fire Technology
• Graduation from a California Fire Academy

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency ambulance transport services, ALS and BLS assistance during medical response calls and standby events.
• Safely drive an ambulance and other vehicles during emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Work with other AF&R paramedics providing assistance to other AF&R staff as needed.
• Provide Advanced Life Support under OCEMS Treatment Guidelines and maintain all required training, State of California Paramedic License, and Orange County Paramedic Accreditation.
• Operate city-owned ambulances and other department vehicles as directed, drive to and from medical emergencies as part of the ambulance transportation team.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paramedic Pay Incentive: Candidates with a valid California State Paramedic License can receive an additional $4.75 per hour for hours worked in a paramedic role.

What This Job Offers

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