Firefighter EMT (Promotional Opportunity)
City of Cathedral CityDescription
- ARE YOU READY TO MOVE FORWARD IN YOUR CAREER? APPLY TODAY!- THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES ONLY -PAY RATE: RANGE 365 $26.53 - $34.72 per hour
BARGAINING UNIT: CCPFAMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities in qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and completion of a California State Fire Marshal accredited fire academy.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain a California driver's license, must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess a current/valid CPR Certification.
Must possess current/valid Emergency Medical Technician certification with eligibility to work under Riverside County.
Must be willing to work shifts as structured in the Fire Department.
Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) or Biddle issued within the last twelve (12) months.
A Firefighter I certificate is desirable.
College-level fire science coursework and previous firefighting experience in a volunteer or paid capacity is desirable.
OPTIONS FOR SUBSTITUTIONS:
Any candidate currently enrolled in a state accredited Fire Academy may apply but must possess their certificate at time of appointment.
Any candidate currently enrolled in an EMT program may apply but must have their state license at time of appointment.
Other Special Requirements
Must live within 150 miles of the city limits by the end of their probationary period. The calculation of the 150 miles shall be made using Google Maps driving directions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS- Must be current on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL); OR have passed the National Testing Network Written Exam within the past year (from date of application)
- Click here to view Cal-JAC CPAT and FCTC Written Test dates, or
- Click here to view upcoming NTN Written Exams
- Desirable: Bilingual speaking skills (English/Spanish)
TO VIEW THE QUALIFICATIONS AND FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, CLICK HERE. - Must be current on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL); OR have passed the National Testing Network Written Exam within the past year (from date of application)
- RECRUITMENT PROCECSS:The City of Cathedral City works in partnership with the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) through the State of California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC) and with the National Testing Network to identify candidates for our Firefighter positions. Candidates interested in employment as a Firefighter with the City of Cathedral City must complete the FCTC application and testing process, OR the National Testing Network process, and must meet the City of Cathedral City's screening requirements. The following information is provided to give you a helpful overview, along with our expectations and requirements during the recruitment process:1. Online Applications are considered complete upon receipt of all certifications and confirmation of FCTC Statewide Eligibility list placement OR NTN scores.2. Skills Testing will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis, upon successful review of application. (02/25/26)3. Panel Interviews - If you are selected to interview, you will participate in a 30 minute panel interview following the skills exam. (02/25/26)4. Department Head Interview - Upon successful completion of panel interview, candidates will participate in a department head interview with the Fire Chief, immediately after the panel interview.
- Notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process) to the email listed on your on-line application.