Firefighter- Paramedic and Firefighter- EMT

Cosumnes Community Services District•Elk Grove, CA

3d•$7,774 - $10,575•Onsite

About The Position

Cosumnes Community Services District (District) and the Cosumnes Fire Department (CFD) are seeking qualified persons for the position of Firefighter- Paramedic and Firefighter- EMT. Newly hired personnel will be classified as a Fire Recruit during the CFD Fire Academy and will be promoted to Firefighter at Step 1 upon graduation. To be considered for this position, candidates must be current on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) and must complete an application and attach a current CPAT no later than Sunday, July 26, 2026. Candidates are required to be a California or National Registry Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the time of application. The base salary range for the Firefighter classification is $7,774 - $10,575 monthly upon graduation from the Cosumnes Fire Academy. Fire Recruits are paid $40.77 per hour during the fire academy. Fire Recruits/Firefighter-Paramedics/ EMTs will be safety members in the California Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) with the appropriate pension formula in accordance with the 2012 Public Employees Pension Reform Act. Employees will be required to contribute at least 50% of the normal retirement costs from date of hire throughout the term of employment with the District. Health, vision and dental benefits will be provided. The employee contribution toward the medical benefit is based on insurance provider selected. Upon graduation from the academy, Firefighter-Paramedics and Firefighter-EMTs will also be eligible for educational incentives, EMT and paramedic incentives, longevity pay, and other benefits included in the contractual agreement between IAFF Local 522 (Sacramento Area Firefighters) and the District. Employment shall be governed by the policies of the District and the CFD. The probationary period for new Firefighter-Paramedics and Firefighter-EMTs is 12-months, including the time in the fire academy.

Requirements

Must obtain and maintain throughout employment a valid California Class "C" driver's license, with a Firefighter endorsement, with a driving record sufficient to be insurable through the District
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must pass a safety background investigation
Maintain licensure as a Paramedic and accreditation in Sacramento County as a Paramedic in good standing.
EMT candidates are required to obtain and maintain licensure as a Paramedic and accreditation in Sacramento County as a Paramedic in good standing within 48 months of employment.
Comprehend remember, interpret and apply written materials which may be of a complex and technical nature
Follow oral and written instructions
Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Work and deal effectively and cooperatively with the public and to work as a member of an organized team
Use good judgment in emergency or critical situations
Remain calm and work effectively in stressful situations
Adapt to changes in work assignments and duties
Perform physical tasks that require coordination, strength, dexterity and stamina
Work at various heights, confined areas and low visibility conditions
Climb ladders and fences
Learn the use of specialized tools and equipment
Must be able to perform physically demanding work in temperatures as high as 400°F, and humidity up to 100% while wearing equipment which significantly impairs bodily cooling mechanisms
frequently works in wet, icy, or muddy conditions
frequently wears protective equipment that weighs in excess of 50 lbs while performing essential functions
must be able to operate in environments of high noise, poor visibility, and limited mobility at heights, or in enclosed or confined spaces
frequent sitting at desk and in meetings for long periods of time
frequent reaching and twisting to reach equipment
frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and squatting
Regular reliance on sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch while on fire grounds to aid in assigned duties and maintain personal safety
color vision sufficient to perform assigned duties safely
visual acuity sufficient to drive vehicles, read blueprints, specifications, fine print and Video Display Terminals
hear well enough to identify mechanical noises, to converse on the radio, telephone, and in person over incident noise
Frequently performs a variety of tasks on slippery, hazardous surfaces, such as rooftops or ladders
must use manual and power tools
frequent repetitive motion
Frequently performs complex tasks during life threatening emergencies
frequently exposed to grotesque sights and smells associated with major trauma and burn victims
frequently works in areas where sustaining traumatic or thermal injuries are possible
frequently works for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activity and intense activity and intense concentration
occasionally must face life or death decisions during emergency conditions
must be able to make rapid transitions from rest to near maximal exertion without warm-up periods
Ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving
Frequently spends extensive time outside, exposed to the elements
frequently faces exposure to carcinogenic dust or toxic substances, either to inhalation or skin contact
frequently faces exposure to infectious agents, such as Hepatitis B or HIV
No person shall pose a direct threat to themselves, to the health and safety of other individuals in the work place, or to the public they serve.

Nice To Haves

Firefighters must obtain California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter I certificate through successful completion of a Cosumnes CSD Fire Department fire academy.
All firefighters must qualify and apply for a Fire Fighter II Certification prior to completion of the probationary period and maintain it throughout employment.
A physical fitness examination is required every four (4) years pursuant to Department policy.
A fitness for duty exam may be required when appropriate.

Responsibilities

Attends assigned training sessions both for classroom training and manipulative exercises and drills
Learns concepts of fire science and fire fighting methods, including safety practices
Studies and completes homework assignments
Takes periodic quizzes and examinations
Learns basic defensive driving techniques of fire apparatus
Learns equipment operation and maintenance procedures and practices
Learns to operate fire extinguishers, fog nozzles, and similar equipment used in extinguishing fires
Learns to raise, lower, and climb ladders
Learns salvage and overhaul operations
Learns basic emergency medical procedures
Learns the organization, chain of command, and rules and regulations of the Cosumnes Fire Department
Successfully participates in physical fitness training
Attends scheduled related training sessions or programs as required
Other related duties as assigned