Responsibilities

It takes hard work, determination, and courage to become a Fremont Firefighter / Paramedic. Responsibilities include:

• Responding to fire, hazardous material, and rescue emergencies
• Providing emergency medical assistance to victims of accidents, injuries, or illness
• Participating in fire suppression, prevention, and administration activities
• Maintaining, testing, and operating tools and equipment
• Drilling and training, using the latest firefighting and lifesaving techniques
• Participating in public relations activities

Minimum Qualifications for Entry-level Recruits

• Current Certified California Emergency Medical Technician or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (for Firefighter/EMT Positions)
• Current California Paramedic License with current certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support or Basic Trauma Life Support or equivalent (for Firefighter/Paramedic positions)
• Currently placed on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List
• A Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card issued within 6 months of the final application filing date
• A valid Class C California Driver's License
• Vision of not less than 20/100 in each eye correctable to not less than 20/30 in each eye corrected and without color blindness
• Ability to pass a job-related psychological evaluation and medical examination, which will include a drug screen
• Ability to pass an extensive public safety background check
• Graduation from High School or certificate of equivalency
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Bilingual skills and college-level coursework in Fire Technology or related field are desirable

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this position is 24 months.