Firefighter Paramedic - Professional Experience

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently accepting applications for Firefighter Paramedic - Professional Experience. Candidates must agree to a two-year assignment in a paramedic post position.

Salary (during academy): $8,312.57* per month (Step 7 of Firefighter Classification) + 9% EMT Bonus = $9,060.70* per month

Salary upon paramedic accreditation/activation (approximately week 22 of employment): $8,312.57* per month (Step 7 of Firefighter Classification) + 9% EMT Bonus + 17.5% Paramedic Bonus = $10,515.40* per month

24-Month Salary Outlook: Effective July 21, 2029, a candidate who is hired as part of this selection process, may be making up to $13,385.44* per month (step 12, $10,376.31* + 9% EMT Bonus + 20% Paramedic Bonus).

CLASS SUMMARY: Under supervision, to perform a full range of firefighting duties in the suppression of structural, aircraft, wildland, and other types of fires; and/or to provide emergency paramedical services to the community; and to do other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Incumbents perform a full range of firefighting and paramedic duties and may serve in a technical assignment performing one of the following: fire prevention, training, arson investigation, communications, and others. Paramedic and hazardous materials emergency response duties required additional qualifications and receive special compensation.

OCFA FIRE ACADEMY: Candidates who successfully complete the selection process and are selected for employment with the Orange County Fire Authority must successfully complete a nineteen (19) week firefighter academy.

ORANGE COUNTY PARAMEDIC ACCREDITATION: MUST complete Orange County Paramedic Accreditation.

PROBATION PERIOD: Fifty-two (52) weeks / 364 days from the date of appointment (first day of fire academy).

PARAMEDIC POST POSITION COMMITMENT REQUIREMENT: All candidates selected for this position must agree to a 2-year commitment in an OCFA Firefighter/Paramedic position. The 2-year commitment for Firefighter Paramedic - Professional Experience recruits begins upon obtaining OCEMSA Paramedic Accreditation specifically through or sponsored by OCFA, not through any other agency.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED; Currently employed as a full-time, paid Firefighter/Paramedic (dual role) for a minimum of six (6) months with a government agency by October 18, 2026; Valid, current California or National Registry Paramedic License; Valid Class C California Driver License or out of state equivalent

Salary: Salary (during academy): $8,312.57* per month (Step 7 of Firefighter Classification) + 9% EMT Bonus = $9,060.70* per month; Salary upon paramedic accreditation/activation (approximately week 22 of employment): $8,312.57* per month (Step 7 of Firefighter Classification) + 9% EMT Bonus + 17.5% Paramedic Bonus = $10,515.40* per month

Application Deadline: 2026-10-18