Fire Paramedic

Open‑Competitive recruitment. Applications accepted online. Position open until filled.

• Salary Effective July 1, 2025 - $9,856 to $11,675.01 per month
• Paramedic Incentive - $776.36 per month
• $10,000 Bonus Payment for signing Volunteering Binding Arbitration Agreement
• CalPERS 3% @ 55 (Classic); 2.7% @ 57 (PEPRA)
• Vacation - Up to 12 days per year
• Sick Leave - 12 hours per month
• Medical Health Insurance - $1,800 Monthly
• Dental, Optical, and Life Insurance - Up to $184.25
• Life Insurance - $50,000
• Retiree Medical Benefits after 5 years with City of El Segundo
• Longevity: 6 years ($500/month), 13 years ($700/month), 20 years ($900/month)

Applicants are responsible for the proper submission of their own application materials. Attach a copy of certificate(s) to the electronic application. Failure to attach a copy of your certificate(s) earned will result in the rejection of your application. Applicants providing any additional supplemental material with their application must provide their materials at the time of application filing.

• Skills Test (08/06/2025; TENATIVE - 02/05/2026). Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 % or higher.
• Structured Technical Interview (08/06/2025; TENATIVE - 02/05/2026). Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 % or higher.
• Overall Score and Eligibility List:
  Combining scores from all portions of the examination, a candidate must achieve a final raw score of 70 % or higher to be placed on the final eligibility list.

All communication for this recruitment will be done via e‑mail. Candidates are responsible for providing the correct e‑mail address and checking their email account regularly for electronic communications.

Under general supervision, fights fires; mitigates hazardous materials emergencies; performs medical, rescue work, other non‑fire emergency response work; participates in fire prevention inspections, station maintenance, and training activities; performs the duties of a paramedic; performs related duties as required.

Receives supervision from a Fire Captain. Medical compliance is provided by the EMS Battalion Chief.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• Respond to fire calls and participate in extinguishment, ventilation, salvage, rescue, and other operations; operate equipment such as pumps, hoses, ladders, and extinguishers; lay hose lines and direct water streams onto fires.
• Provide emergency medical aid to individuals in need; provide care consistent with standards and permitted procedures established for emergency medical treatment.
• Inspect, clean, service, drive, and operate various firefighting equipment and apparatus; perform routine and preventive maintenance.
• Attend and participate in special drills and other training activities.
• Conduct inspections of public and commercial buildings for fire prevention, hazard identification, and review.
• Participate in special projects, develop or conduct training, and perform assignments while serving on committees; respond as required from off‑duty.
• Respond to and may direct others at medical emergencies; treat and transport patients; administer lifesaving/support techniques; communicate with medical personnel; prepare related reports; inspect and maintain specialized equipment and supplies related to paramedic activity.
• Regularly and predictably attend work.
• Perform related Fire Paramedic duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Basic and advanced emergency medical care practices.
• Safe emergency vehicle driving and operating practices.
• Los Angeles County and State of California laws, ordinances, treatment guidelines, policies,…