Examination: Fire Apparatus Engineer, Non-Paramedic / Paramedic
- Working title
- Fire Apparatus Engineer, Non-Paramedic / Paramedic
- Monthly salary
- FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER: $5,789.00 - $7,163.00 (B) per Month FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER: | $5,416.00 - $6,689.00 (A) per Month
- Exam #
- 4473
- Deadline
- Continuous
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00101077 - FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER
Under general supervision, operates fire apparatus and equipment during wildland and structural firefighting operations; leads an assigned crew in the performance of firefighting duties; maintains and makes minor repairs on vehicles, equipment, and the fire stations; performs fire prevention tasks, and other related work.
When performing in a paramedic position, as part of a paramedic team, performs paramedic duties in emergency medical situations.
TYPICAL TASKS
Drives and operates fire apparatus in connection with extinguishing wildland, structural, and other fires, and in fire prevention and rescue work; leads a crew; performs maintenance and simple repairs on equipment; makes reports on the operation of equipment; uses maps; operates two-way radio as necessary; may act as fire captain relief; assists in training crews to fight fire efficiently and safely; checks, cleans, and polishes trucks; does general facility maintenance and repair work; assists in building roads, trails, telephone lines, and minor structures; as a learner, may operate other heavy equipment to assist when required; makes fire law inspections; investigates fire causes; prepares and presents fire prevention programs to the public; keeps records and prepares reports. Performs work outside with potential exposure to environmental elements (e.g., extreme weather, poison oak).
In addition to the tasks listed above, when working in a paramedic position, renders emergency medical assistance at the advanced life support level; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and electrical defibrillation; lifts and transports injured persons; administers intravenous fluids as needed; obtains blood for laboratory analysis; interprets cardiac arrhythmias; performs pulmonary ventilation by use of airway adjuncts; administers drugs; operates voice and biomedical telemetry communication systems and equipment; assists in childbirth; drives medical rescue vehicles under emergency conditions; prepares and completes documentation associated with patient care delivery; prepares and presents demonstrations and classes in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other subjects relating to medical assistance to employees and the public.
Eligible candidates selected for positions in this classification may be placed in an apprenticeship program.
SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Demonstrate good judgment in emergency situations; demonstrate leadership ability, be of high ethical character; foster diversity, equity, and inclusion; possess visual acuity, color vision and hearing adequate to successfully perform the job; and maintain physical strength, dexterity, and agility necessary to perform the duties of the position. Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of injured persons and their families; possess patience, tact, resilience, alertness, and keenness of observation.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Positions located at a Camp or requiring the supervision of incarcerated individuals requires a criminal records background check prior to and during employment, i.e., Live Scan, to ensure compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
All employees shall have general qualifications as described by California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 172.
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.
00101077 - FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEERPossession of a valid Class A, Class B, or Class C driver's license, with any applicable endorsements, issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, or applicable agency. AND
Possession of a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Card of Completion, issued by a currently licensed CPAT organization authorized by the Department. Incumbents who have worked as a Fire Fighter II or Fire Apparatus Engineer with CAL FIRE and have not had a break in service greater than 12 consecutive months do not need to obtain a new CPAT card. (Applicants who do not possess the CPAT Card of Completion will be admitted to the examination but must submit the card before they can be eligible for a job offer.) AND
For paramedic positions, possession of a current California Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) license or a National Registry EMT-P license is required. (Applicants currently enrolled in a paramedic training program must be within six months of completing their training by the date of the exam to be eligible to apply for a position.) Paramedic applicants must have a California EMT-P license prior to a job offer or reassignment. AND
Experience:
Either I
Eight months of full-time firefighting experience.
Or ll
1280 hours of experience as a volunteer firefighter.
Interested applicants must click "Apply Now" in the top right corner of this bulletin and follow the prompts provided by the CalCareers system in order to apply for and take this exam. In most circumstances, candidates' results will populate in their CalCareers profile within 24 hours of completing the exam.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
Extended Duty Week Compensation (EDWC)
(Range A – Non-Paramedic)
This classification is eligible for the following pay:
$5416 - $6689 Base Salary (paid every month)
$1841 - $2273 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)
$88,925 – $109,817 Annual Compensation
This classification is eligible for the following pay:
$5789 - $7163 Base Salary (paid every month)
$2053 - $2605 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)
$250 - $6000 Paramedic Bonus (paid every November; amount based on months worked)
$99,157 – $125,821 Annual Compensation
In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.
Who Should Apply
The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.
Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):
- FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER - Open
*Effective July 31, 2025, the Fire Apparatus Engineer (1077) and Fire Apparatus Engineer - Paramedic (1756) classifications have merged. Candidates interested in a Fire Apparatus Engineer or Fire Apparatus Engineer - Paramedic position, MUST successfully pass this examination to be placed on the eligibility list. Successful candidates are then encouraged to apply for open positions (paramedic and/or non-paramedic). Visit our Join CAL FIRE webpage for more information.
How to Apply
Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.
Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
*Applications for this examination will only be accepted via electronic submission through CalCareers. Applications sent via mail, email, or delivered in-person will NOT be accepted.
Special Testing Arrangements
If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.
If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.
Application Link
Fire Apparatus Engineer, Non-Paramedic / ParamedicQuestions regarding this examination should be directed to:
CAL FIRE Examination Unit710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (916) 894-9580
CALFIREexams@fire.ca.gov
CAL FIRE Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (916) 767-8359
ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.