Firefighter-Paramedic Recruit

City of Ventura•Ventura, CA

7d•$32 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Firefighter-Paramedic Recruit position is a non-sworn, non-safety, at-will role designed to prepare candidates for a career as a sworn Firefighter-Paramedic with the City of Ventura. Recruits attend an 18-week Fire Academy and may participate in additional departmental training. Training provides an introduction to the fire service, including firefighting techniques, emergency medical response, physical fitness, and applicable rules, regulations, and procedures. Recruits are assigned to a 40-hour work week during the academy and training period. Appointment to the sworn Firefighter-Paramedic Trainee classification is based on overall academy performance and evaluations. Trainees are assigned to a 56-hour work week (24-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays), serve a 12-month probationary period, and perform emergency medical services as a certified paramedic, along with fire service duties including fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, station and equipment maintenance, fire prevention, and public education. Firefighter-Paramedic Trainees who successfully complete one year of full-time firefighting experience advance to the Firefighter-Paramedic classification, performing the full range of journey-level Firefighter-Paramedic duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
At least 18 years old at the time of application.
U.S. citizen or provide proof of application for U.S. citizenship at least one year prior to applying.
Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.
Physically capable of performing all tasks required of a Ventura Firefighter-Paramedic, including the rigorous demands of emergency operations.
Meet California Department of Motor Vehicle visual acuity standards.
Possess a Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) certificate.
Pass a medical evaluation.
Current and valid California Paramedic (EMT-P) license or National Registry Paramedic license.
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Current and valid California Class C driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Current and valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Providers (PEPP) certification, with expiration beyond Academy graduation.
Current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, with expiration beyond Academy graduation.
Valid Cal-JAC Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card dated between 08/06/25 and 08/07/26.
Achieve a passing score on the FCTC Written Exam administered between 08/06/25 and 08/07/26.
Be active on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) by 08/07/26.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Fire Science
Fire Technology certification
California Firefighter I certification
One year of experience as a 911 emergency paramedic
Some prior firefighting experience

Responsibilities

Attend an 18-week Fire Academy and participate in additional departmental training.
Learn firefighting techniques, emergency medical response, physical fitness, and applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
Perform emergency medical services as a certified paramedic.
Engage in fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials response.
Maintain station and equipment.
Participate in fire prevention and public education initiatives.