Examination: Fire Fighter II (1082) Non-Paramedic / Paramedic
- Working title
- Fire Fighter II (1082) Non-Paramedic / Paramedic
- Monthly salary
- FIRE FIGHTER II: $4,650.00 - $6,030.00 (A) per Month FIRE FIGHTER II: | $4,978.00 - $6,452.00 (B) per Month
- Exam #
- 4603
- Deadline
- Continuous
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00101082 - FIRE FIGHTER II
Under supervision, perform the full range of firefighting duties in suppression of vehicle, building, improvement, and vegetation fires; to assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair; perform heavy physical work involved in firefighting as a member of a crew; or when performing in a paramedic position, as a member of a paramedic team, to perform paramedic duties in emergency medical situations; and to do other related work.
TYPICAL TASKS
Responds to wildland, rural, and structural fires; connects, lays, and operates hose lines; enters burning areas and structures with charged hose lines; operates and climbs ladders; makes forcible entry into buildings; ventilates buildings; uses hand tools and fire equipment to contain and suppress fire; assists in wildland fire suppression in difficult terrain; assists in making fire prevention inspections; assists in building grounds and equipment maintenance and repair; inspects, cleans, and repairs fire hose and equipment; sharpens fire tools; performs general facility maintenance and repair work; performs general housekeeping duties; assists in training as needed; and 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 applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.
Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.
00101082 - FIRE FIGHTER IIPossession 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 Activity 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
Minimum Age: 18 years old at the time of appointment.
*While all minimum qualifications MUST be met before appointment into a Fire Fighter II or Fire Fighter II Paramedic position, applicants are only required to have a valid driver's license at the time of the examination. The remainder of the requirements listed above will be reviewed and confirmed during the hiring process.
This is NOT a timed exam. If you request a Reasonable Accommodation your account will be locked and you will not be able to proceed with the exam until the request is processed.
Extended Duty Week Compensation (EDWC)
(Range A – Non-Paramedic)
This classification is eligible for the following pay:
$4650 - $6030 Base Salary (paid every month)
$1580 - $2050 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)
$76,340 – $99,010 Annual Compensation
(Range B – Paramedic)
This classification is eligible for the following pay:
$4978 - $6452 Base Salary (paid every month)
$1777 - $2363 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)
$250 - $6000 Paramedic Bonus (paid every November; amount based on months worked)
$85,837 – $114,143 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 FIGHTER II - Open
*Effective July 31, 2025, the Fire Fighter II (1082) and Fire Fighter II - Paramedic (1755) classifications have merged. Candidates interested in a Fire Fighter II or Fire Fighter II - 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 Fighter II (1082) Non-Paramedic / ParamedicQuestions regarding this examination should be directed to:
CAL FIRE Examination Unit710 Riverpoint Ct.
West Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
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.