Firefighter-Paramedic Recruit Pre-Announcement

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Firefighter-Paramedic Recruit Pre-Announcement

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The Position

Firefighter-Paramedic Recruit
Bargaining Unit: United Prof. Firefighters, Local 1230

THIS IS A RECRUITMENT PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT.
WE WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ON APRIL 13, 2026

**PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT**

Why you should join Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD), a recognized fire service leader and one of the largest in the state, provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to some 770,000 residents in 12 cities and several defined unincorporated areas across our 553-square-mile jurisdiction in Contra Costa County, California.

CCCFPD understands the key to its success is its employees' success. Joining the CCCFPD team means joining an energetic, innovative team that is committed to being the best. If you want to learn, be challenged, and grow professionally, CCCFPD District is the organization for you.

We are looking for individuals who are :

• Trustworthy - Firefighters hold a position of trust and represent the Fire District and the profession both on duty and off. Firefighters are held to the highest standard of conduct and public opinion at all times.
• Physically Fit - Many of the most crucial aspects of the job require firefighters to have a superior fitness level.
• Team Players - Firefighters work as a team. Being a team player is imperative.

What you will be responsible for during training:

• Participating in classroom training and manipulative exercises and drills
• Studying and completing homework assignments
• Taking quizzes and examinations
• Operating tools and equipment to learn and demonstrate proficiency
• Taking manipulative performance examinations
• Participating in a physical fitness program defined by the Fire District
• Being responsible for successful completion of all assigned training and for demonstrating an acceptable level of competence in all aspects of the training

A few reasons you might love this job:

• CCCFPD is an all-risk fire agency that provides service from many different platforms, including air, marine, heavy equipment, and HAZMAT programs.
• Firefighters work as a team, with each person in uniform depending on the other to perform a job and spending long hours together at a station, working 48-hour shifts. The fire station becomes a second home for many.
• For those who prefer to steer clear of a 9-to-5 work schedule, our firefighters work 48 hours on duty, and have 96 hours off duty. Fire stations have sleeping and living quarters.
• CCCFPD is an extremely busy organization responding to multiple fires and complex incidents daily. If you are interested in being a firefighter at a busy fire district, Contra Costa Fire is for you.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Firefighters must stay physically fit and must possess stamina, endurance and strength to perform in an emergency.
• Exposure to extreme environmental conditions.
• The risk of injury is present on every call.

Competencies Required:

• Teamwork : Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
  
• Professional Impact : Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
  
• Handling & Resolving Conflict : Managing interpersonally strained situations
  

• Listening : Fully comprehending spoken communication
  
• Learning Agility : Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one’s work
  
• Professional Integrity & Ethics : Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
  
• Handling Stress : Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
  
• Attention to Detail : Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
  

• Safety Focus : Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
  
• Environmental Exposure Tolerance : Performing under physically demanding conditions
  
• General Physical Ability : Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
  
• Decision Making : Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
  

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/8063?keywords=recruit&pagetype=classSpecifications

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to twelve (12) months.

Important Dates:

Recruitment closes: May 10, 2026

FCTC CPAT and written exam due: May 15, 2026

First Round Interviews: tentatively the week of May 19, 2026

Chief Level Interviews: tentatively week of June 8, 2026

Please visit www.cccfpd.org to learn more about the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of (1) a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's licenses will be accepted during the application process; and (2) a valid California Paramedic license. Candidates with National Paramedic Certification (NPC) issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) must obtain a California Paramedic license prior to the start of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Fire Academy.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate.

Age: At least 18 years of age on the date of application.

Physical Requirements: Ability to meet such health standards as may be established by the County Medical Consultant.

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Required Documentation: You must a ttach a copy of certificates/licenses listed below to your application by the closing date:

• Valid California or out of state Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Valid California Paramedic license or National Paramedic Certification (NPC) issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) .
• Valid FCTC CPAT card issued between November 1, 2025 and May 15, 2026.

2. Assessments:

• Candidates must pass the FCTC written test with a 70% or above. Click here to visit the FCTC site to register. If you are already active on FCTC's list, your results must be valid through May 15, 2026.
• Candidates must possess a valid Cal-JAC Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) issued by FCTC between November 1, 2025 and May 15, 2026. Click here to visit the FCTC site to register. Our recruitment closes on May 10, 2025 but we are accepting CPAT cards until May 15, 2026. If your CPAT appointment falls between May 10, 2026 and May 15, 2026 please attach a screenshot of your appointment confirmation from FCTC to your application.
• Candidates must be active on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL). Click here to find out the requirements to get on FCTC's SEL. If you are currently on the SEL, contact FCTC to confirm that you have renewed all the certificates and/or licenses required to remain active on their list.

The fee for the FCTC written test is $50.00 and the fee for the FCTC CPAT is $160.00. Individuals who demonstrate a financial hardship may apply for a grant through the California Fire Foundation. Click here for more information about the financial hardship grant application process.

Important Dates:

Recruitment closes: May 10, 2026

FCTC CPAT and written exam due: May 15, 2026

First Round Interviews: tentatively the week of May 19, 2026

Chief Level Interviews: tentatively week of June 8, 2026

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment specific questions, please contact Elizabeth Loud at [email protected]. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 4/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$116,648.52 Annually