Firefighter Paramedic

The City of Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as a Firefighter Paramedic! NBFD provides fire protection, EMS, and life safety services to our community. We protect a city of 85,000 residents that grows to more than 100,000 individuals with summer tourism. The NBFD prides itself on its ability to handle all types of emergencies within our city while still providing mutual aid to major incidents across the state. Our Paramedics deliver door to door service and provide the highest quality medical care possible.

SELECTION COMPONENTS
Application Evaluation: Applicants must attach the six required documents to their online application. Applicants may not submit additional documents. No walk-ins permitted. Failure to follow these instructions will result in disqualification.

Required Documents to Attach to the Online Application
1) High school diploma/GED or college degree (transcripts showing equivalency will be accepted).
2) Firefighter I certification from a California Office of the Fire Marshal State Fire Training, proof of successful completion from a California Office of the Fire Marshal State Fire Training accredited Firefighter I Academy, IFSAC Firefighter 1 certificate, or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certificate.
3) California EMT-Paramedic License, National Registry EMT-Paramedic License, or completion of a paramedic program (proof must be provided on official letterhead by the school).
4) Driver's license.
5) Basic Life Support (CPR) for Healthcare Provider card.
6) CPAT or Biddle PAT certification. Certification must have been obtained between May 2025 - present.

Recruitment Timeline
Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.
Online Exam: To be announced.
Oral Interview: To be announced.
Ocean Swim Test: To be announced.

Those applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five days in advance of the test.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
At the conclusion of the testing process, successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list. Top candidates may receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon a background investigation, and psychological and medical examinations (including urine drug screen by City selected medical professionals). Candidates will undergo an extensive background process including polygraph, criminal history, driving record, military history, civil records check, past & current employers, drug & alcohol abuse, education, and reference contacts. Candidates who successfully pass the background investigation may proceed to a Fire Chief's oral interview. After all elements of the testing process have concluded and the eligibility list is established, veterans shall have preference over other identically qualified applicants for appointment to an entry-level position in the City.

Requirements: High school diploma/GED or college degree, California Firefighter I certification (or equivalent IFSAC/Pro Board), California EMT-Paramedic License or National Registry EMT-Paramedic License or completion of paramedic program, valid driver's license, Basic Life Support (CPR) for Healthcare Provider card, CPAT or Biddle PAT certification (obtained May 2025 - present), must live within 150 miles of city limits (if hired after January 1, 2019)

Salary: $8,382.12 - $12,384.25 Monthly

Application Deadline: Continuous