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Firefighter Paramedic - TraineeThe 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. Please review the entire recruitment bulletin for important information before applying. 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. 28-Month Salary Outlook: Effective January 1, 2030, a candidate who is hired as part of this selection process, may be making up to $13,385.44 per month (step 12, $10,376.31 + 9% EMT Bonus + 20% Paramedic Bonus). *Estimate based on the following base salary adjustments this classification is scheduled to receive: 4.5% effective March 19, 2027 4.5% effective March 17, 2028 4.5% effective March 16, 2029 4.5% effective March 15, 2030 4.5% effective March 14, 2031Medical, 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. Please use link below to learn more about benefits available for this position.OCPFA Benefits 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. The 2-year commitment for Firefighter Paramedic - Trainee recruits begins upon obtaining OCEMSA Paramedic Accreditation specifically through or sponsored by OCFA, not through any other agency. All newly hired paramedics must promptly complete the OCEMSA and OCFA accreditation process directly following the OCFA recruit academy or at the next available accreditation session. Throughout this commitment period, these individuals are not intended to fill BLS roles. Additionally, if a member is Administratively Assigned by OCFA during the commitment, the assignment period counts toward their 2-year obligation. Should a member promote within OCFA, specifically through FAE promotions—such advancement will also be counted as part of the commitment time.
Worksite address
irvine, CA, 92602, US
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