*****Firefighter (Paramedic) - FIRE PROMOTIONAL
San Bernardino County San Bernardino, California, United States
- Location: San Bernardino, California, United States
- Categories: Fire and EMS, Public Health
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Mar 08, 2026
Job Description:
*****Firefighter (Paramedic) - FIRE PROMOTIONAL
Description
The Job**This recruitment is only open to current County Fire employees. **Your county employment must be clearly listed in your work history.
Submit your application by March 11, 2026, to be considered for priority review.
Up to $120,369.92 annually (Includes Paramedic Stipend: $710/month)
$91,786.24-$111,849.92 /year based on 56-hour workweek
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is an all-risk/full-service fire department committed to providing the highest level of service in the most efficient and cost effective manner to the citizens and communities that we serve.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific Benefits refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding MOU
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Probationary Period: The Firefighter - Paramedic position will serve a probationary period of two thousand nine hundred and twelve (2,912) service hours. Successful completion of this probationary period will include completion of the Firefighter II Certification through the California State Fire Service Training and Education System.
Certifications: Firefighter Paramedics must possess and maintain all job-required certifications, including CA Paramedic License and ICEMA Paramedic Accreditation, as well as CPR & ACLS.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform during high stress situations. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range, without correction. Must possess the strength and stamina sufficient to lift and carry equipment and individuals, and be able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Vision must be correctable to 20/20. May be required to pass a color perception test. Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions.
Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the safety health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Fire District.
Dress: Candidates, applicants, and employees are expected to dress appropriately for all phases of testing, interviews, background, and on the job; dress should be business-casual at a minimum, unless instructed otherwise.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Successful Completion of a San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Training Tower
- Currently employed as a Firefighter EMT with San Bernardino County Fire District.
- Successfully complete San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Training Tower.
- A valid California Paramedic License with ICEMA accreditationis required at the time of application and must be attached to your application.
- California Paramedic Licenses must be current and in good standing.
- C urrent ACLS & CPR/BLS certifications (copies must be attached to your application).
Selection Process
NREMT Assessment
A Paramedic Skills Assessment will be administered to evaluate candidate's knowledge and skills. The assessment is tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026.
Candidates must be successful with a passing score of 80% or higher.
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance , please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points.
For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Professional Firefighters
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, and a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
MEDICAL: The County offers a variety of comprehensive health plan options to fit individual needs. Premiums are partially subsidized and paid to the plans. The MPS amount shall be $176.16 for employee-only coverage, $376.59 for employee +1 coverage, and $516.08 for employee +2 or more coverage.
VISION: County paid for employee and optional purchase for eligible dependents.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that helps participating employees lower their taxable income. Under this plan, employees elect to set aside pre-tax money each pay period to pay for eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses for themselves and their eligible dependents that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PLAN: This is a type of Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that helps participating eligible employees lower their taxable income. Under this plan, employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
VACATION: After completion of the requisite hours of continuous service (based on the bargaining unit), employees are eligible to use accrued vacation allowance. Depending on length of service, employees may accrue from 112 to 224 hours annually.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are eligible to participate in the County's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement Plan that permits employees to defer a certain portion of their pre-tax salary, within certain Internal Revenue Service (IRS) limits, to an account maintained by an investment service provider. Participating employees postpone paying taxes on the deferred portion of their income.
RETIREMENT: The County is a 1937 Act employer using a Tier 1: 3% at 50 or Tier 2: 2.7% at 57 retirement formula. Employees may choose to designate contributions as either refundable or non-refundable. More detailed information may be found by contacting SBCERA at (909) 885-7980 or toll-free at 1-877-722-3721 or by visiting the website at San Bernardino County Retirement Association . The County does not pay into the Social Security system; however, it does contribute to Medicare.