Education/Training:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) Grade and completion of an Accredited Regional Fire Academy, or four (4) years continuous service with a paid, full-time municipal fire agency. Must possess and maintain an appropriate valid California Paramedic License or NREMT Paramedic Certification. 

Experience:  At least one (1) year of recent, paid, full-time successful firefighter experience in a recognized municipal fire agency and one (1) year of recent, paid, full-time experience working in the capacity of Paramedic.

License Requirement:  Possess and maintain a valid California Class “C” drivers license and possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Class “B” license prior to completion of the first year of employment.

Paramedic Certifications:  Must be or have the ability to become a Paramedic in good standing as required by the State of California and the County of Sacramento within two (2) months of appointment.

Firefighter Certifications:  Possession of California Firefighter I Certificate must be completed within one (1) year of the date of appointment.

Other Certifications:  Must possess and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications.

Copies of required certificates must be submitted with application.

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