Firefighter Paramedic - Trainee

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

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: Probation period is equal to the completion of the Firefighter Basic Training Recruit Academy. Upon promotion from Firefighter Trainee promotional probation period is fifty-two (52) weeks from the date of promotion.

PARAMEDIC POST POSITION COMMITMENT REQUIRMENT: All candidates selected for this position must agree to a 2-year commitment in an OCFA Firefighter/Paramedic position.

Medical, Vision, and Dental Benefits: A Firefighter Paramedic with no dependents pays ZERO ($0) out of pocket for PPO Medical and Vision. Optional PPO Dental insurance is only $6.00 per month.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED, valid current California or National Registry Paramedic License, valid Class C California Driver License or out of state equivalent

Salary: Salary (during academy): $6,243.67* per month + 9% EMT Bonus = $6,805.60 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