Firefighter Trainee & Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee
Salary :
$99,026.
72 - $152,120.
28 AnnuallyLocation :
Milpitas, CAJob Type:
Full-TimeJob Number:
2023-000001Department:
FireOpening Date:
08/01/2023Closing Date:
8/15/2023 11:
59 PM PacificDefinition The City of Milpitas seeks highly motivated Firefighter Trainees and Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainees to participate in a comprehensive training program at an approved fire academy; to perform all related learning, testing activities and to perform related fire and emergency medical services activities to successfully complete the fire academy.
Upon successful completion of the fire academy, a trainee will be eligible to be placed as a probationary Firefighter Trainee or Firefighter/Paramedic working a 56-hour workweek schedule.
The above salary range reflects the following classifications below:
Annual Salary Ranges:
EMT Firefighter Trainee - 40:
$99,026.
72 (while attending Academy) Entry Firefighter/ EMT:
$102,987.
56 (probationary)Firefighter/EMT:
$112,349.
12 - $ 135,821.
66Paramedic Firefighter Trainee - 40:
$ 99,026.
72 (while attending Academy)Entry Firefighter/Paramedic:
$115,345.
88 (probationary) Firefighter/ Paramedic:
$125,830.
90 - $152,120.
28Application Period Begins:
Tuesday, August 1, 2023Close Date:
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 11:
59 PMWHY MILPITAS?Located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of Silicon Valley.
As a full-service city of 440 full-time employees with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services, Milpitas serves a diverse population of nearly 80,000.
Milpitas is the eighth-fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census, and the second fastest in California.
The homeownership rate is close to 70%, and the Milpitas housing market remains relatively affordable in Santa Clara County.
Milpitas is often called the Crossroads of Silicon Valley with most of its 13.
63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), Route 237, and a County expressway.
THE CITY GOVERNMENT Incorporated in 1954, the City of Milpitas is a bustling general-law city supervised by a council-manager form of government.
Milpitas is a full-service city which includes Police, Fire, and a water utility and sewer utility.
The Council makes planning and policy decisions for residents and oversees the City's $208 million budget.
There are 14 advisory commissions on which residents can participate -the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Library Advisory Commission and Senior Advisory Commission to name a few.
Issues currently challenging the City include development, quality of life, and traffic.
We encourage you to check us out at:
Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Participate in a comprehensive training program at an approved fire academy for a specified period of time.
Perform all related learning and testing activities.
Perform related work while awaiting assignment to the academy.
Perform related duties as assigned.
For the full Job Descriptions, see below:
Firefighter/ EMT Trainee, click HEREFirefighter/ Paramedic Trainee, click HERE Typical Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAny combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Firefighter Trainee:
Recent experience preferred but not required.
Firefighter Paramedic Trainee:
Recent experience preferred but not required.
Evidence of training and experience as a preceptor in a paramedic field training program is highly desirable.
Service in first responder intern and/or volunteer capacities is highly desirable.
Education:
Equivalent to the successful completion of the twelfth grade.
Some college-level fire science coursework is desirable.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid appropriate CA State Driver's License and Firefighter Endorsement if appropriate.
Possession of and ability to maintain current National Registry certifications in one of the following:
EMT - B, EMT - I, EMT - P, or the ability to obtain and maintain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or Paramedic with the State of California within sixty days of appointment to this job classification.
Possession of and ability to maintain a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
PLEASE NOTE:
Please list all the above license and/or certifications you possess in the body of your application under Licenses and Certification.
Please include license/registry number, effective date (if applicable), and expiration date.
CPAT card will be required at time of the Application (CPAT must be completed within the last twelve months).
Special Requirements:
This position is subject to a twelve (12) month probationary period.
As a condition of employment, employee shall satisfactorily complete a medical examination.
Successfully pass an extensive background investigation.
Ability to work a 24-hour shift and is subject to emergency response at any time.
Employees may be required to perform any emergency response tasks, at any time during the 24-hour shift, for an unspecified period of time.
Ability to perform job Inside 25% and Outside 75%.
CPAT card will be required at time of Application (CPAT must be completed within the last twelve months).
Supplemental Information Screening and Selection ProcessApplicants whose qualifications best meet our current needs will be invited to participate in the selection process that may consist of an assessment of the candidate's written skills, computer skills, medical patient assessment skills, and an oral board interview.
Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.
All candidates MUST have successfully completed the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC) Fire Candidate Testing Center written exam between August 15, 2022 and August 15, 2023 (https:
//www.
fctconline.
org/candidates/upcoming-test-schedule/).
/>All candidates MUST have successfully completed of the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC) CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) between August 15, 2022, and August 15, 2023 (https:
//www.
fctconline.
org/candidates/upcoming-test-schedule/).
/>Applicants MUST be on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List dated on August 15, 2023 () Tentative Timelines:
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and pass a subject matter expert review will be invited to an Oral Board Interview the week of August 28 - September 1, 2023.
Those that pass the Oral Board Interview will be invited to participate in an EMS competency assessment and Chief's Interview the week of September 4 - 8, 2023.
All candidates that pass the Oral Board Interview will participate in an EMS competency assessment.
Please note:
The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department.
Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.
To ApplySubmit application, supplemental questions, resume, copies of required certificates online at In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.
The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
01 Please select the position you are applying for and would like to be considered for.
Firefighter Trainee Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee 02 Are you in possession of or have the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California Driver's license with Firefighter Apparatus Endorsement? Yes No 03 Are you in possession of and do you have the ability to obtain and maintain current National Registry certifications in one of the following:
1) EMT - B, EMT - I, EMT - PAND 2) the ability to obtain an EMT-B or Paramedic License with the State of Californiawithin sixty days of appointment to this job classification? Yes No 04 Please select the specific National Registry certification you currently possess.
EMT - B EMT - I EMT - P None of the above 05 Do you possess and have the ability to maintain a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association? Yes No 06 I have a valid Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card issued between 08/15/2022 and 08/15/2023 & have listed it under Certifications and License on my application.
Yes No 07 I have taken the FCTC Firefighter Exam between 08/15/2022 to 08/15/2023.
Yes No 08 Do you have at least six (6) months of experience working as a Paramedic? Yes No 09 Have you completed and received a Firefighter 1 certification? Yes No 10 Do you have volunteer experience with a fire department/ agency? Yes No 11 Do you have volunteer experience with a not-for-profit agency in the community? Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Cpr Communication Human Resources Medical Emergency Patient Assessment Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$99,026.
72 - $152,120.
28 AnnuallyLocation :
Milpitas, CAJob Type:
Full-TimeJob Number:
2023-000001Department:
FireOpening Date:
08/01/2023Closing Date:
8/15/2023 11:
59 PM PacificDefinition The City of Milpitas seeks highly motivated Firefighter Trainees and Firefighter/ Paramedic Trainees to participate in a comprehensive training program at an approved fire academy; to perform all related learning, testing activities and to perform related fire and emergency medical services activities to successfully complete the fire academy.
Upon successful completion of the fire academy, a trainee will be eligible to be placed as a probationary Firefighter Trainee or Firefighter/Paramedic working a 56-hour workweek schedule.
The above salary range reflects the following classifications below:
Annual Salary Ranges:
EMT Firefighter Trainee - 40:
$99,026.
72 (while attending Academy) Entry Firefighter/ EMT:
$102,987.
56 (probationary)Firefighter/EMT:
$112,349.
12 - $ 135,821.
66Paramedic Firefighter Trainee - 40:
$ 99,026.
72 (while attending Academy)Entry Firefighter/Paramedic:
$115,345.
88 (probationary) Firefighter/ Paramedic:
$125,830.
90 - $152,120.
28Application Period Begins:
Tuesday, August 1, 2023Close Date:
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 11:
59 PMWHY MILPITAS?Located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of Silicon Valley.
As a full-service city of 440 full-time employees with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services, Milpitas serves a diverse population of nearly 80,000.
Milpitas is the eighth-fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census, and the second fastest in California.
The homeownership rate is close to 70%, and the Milpitas housing market remains relatively affordable in Santa Clara County.
Milpitas is often called the Crossroads of Silicon Valley with most of its 13.
63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), Route 237, and a County expressway.
THE CITY GOVERNMENT Incorporated in 1954, the City of Milpitas is a bustling general-law city supervised by a council-manager form of government.
Milpitas is a full-service city which includes Police, Fire, and a water utility and sewer utility.
The Council makes planning and policy decisions for residents and oversees the City's $208 million budget.
There are 14 advisory commissions on which residents can participate -the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Library Advisory Commission and Senior Advisory Commission to name a few.
Issues currently challenging the City include development, quality of life, and traffic.
We encourage you to check us out at:
Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Participate in a comprehensive training program at an approved fire academy for a specified period of time.
Perform all related learning and testing activities.
Perform related work while awaiting assignment to the academy.
Perform related duties as assigned.
For the full Job Descriptions, see below:
Firefighter/ EMT Trainee, click HEREFirefighter/ Paramedic Trainee, click HERE Typical Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAny combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Firefighter Trainee:
Recent experience preferred but not required.
Firefighter Paramedic Trainee:
Recent experience preferred but not required.
Evidence of training and experience as a preceptor in a paramedic field training program is highly desirable.
Service in first responder intern and/or volunteer capacities is highly desirable.
Education:
Equivalent to the successful completion of the twelfth grade.
Some college-level fire science coursework is desirable.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid appropriate CA State Driver's License and Firefighter Endorsement if appropriate.
Possession of and ability to maintain current National Registry certifications in one of the following:
EMT - B, EMT - I, EMT - P, or the ability to obtain and maintain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or Paramedic with the State of California within sixty days of appointment to this job classification.
Possession of and ability to maintain a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
PLEASE NOTE:
Please list all the above license and/or certifications you possess in the body of your application under Licenses and Certification.
Please include license/registry number, effective date (if applicable), and expiration date.
CPAT card will be required at time of the Application (CPAT must be completed within the last twelve months).
Special Requirements:
This position is subject to a twelve (12) month probationary period.
As a condition of employment, employee shall satisfactorily complete a medical examination.
Successfully pass an extensive background investigation.
Ability to work a 24-hour shift and is subject to emergency response at any time.
Employees may be required to perform any emergency response tasks, at any time during the 24-hour shift, for an unspecified period of time.
Ability to perform job Inside 25% and Outside 75%.
CPAT card will be required at time of Application (CPAT must be completed within the last twelve months).
Supplemental Information Screening and Selection ProcessApplicants whose qualifications best meet our current needs will be invited to participate in the selection process that may consist of an assessment of the candidate's written skills, computer skills, medical patient assessment skills, and an oral board interview.
Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.
All candidates MUST have successfully completed the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC) Fire Candidate Testing Center written exam between August 15, 2022 and August 15, 2023 (https:
//www.
fctconline.
org/candidates/upcoming-test-schedule/).
/>All candidates MUST have successfully completed of the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC) CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) between August 15, 2022, and August 15, 2023 (https:
//www.
fctconline.
org/candidates/upcoming-test-schedule/).
/>Applicants MUST be on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List dated on August 15, 2023 () Tentative Timelines:
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and pass a subject matter expert review will be invited to an Oral Board Interview the week of August 28 - September 1, 2023.
Those that pass the Oral Board Interview will be invited to participate in an EMS competency assessment and Chief's Interview the week of September 4 - 8, 2023.
All candidates that pass the Oral Board Interview will participate in an EMS competency assessment.
Please note:
The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department.
Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.
To ApplySubmit application, supplemental questions, resume, copies of required certificates online at In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.
The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
01 Please select the position you are applying for and would like to be considered for.
Firefighter Trainee Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee 02 Are you in possession of or have the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California Driver's license with Firefighter Apparatus Endorsement? Yes No 03 Are you in possession of and do you have the ability to obtain and maintain current National Registry certifications in one of the following:
1) EMT - B, EMT - I, EMT - PAND 2) the ability to obtain an EMT-B or Paramedic License with the State of Californiawithin sixty days of appointment to this job classification? Yes No 04 Please select the specific National Registry certification you currently possess.
EMT - B EMT - I EMT - P None of the above 05 Do you possess and have the ability to maintain a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association? Yes No 06 I have a valid Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card issued between 08/15/2022 and 08/15/2023 & have listed it under Certifications and License on my application.
Yes No 07 I have taken the FCTC Firefighter Exam between 08/15/2022 to 08/15/2023.
Yes No 08 Do you have at least six (6) months of experience working as a Paramedic? Yes No 09 Have you completed and received a Firefighter 1 certification? Yes No 10 Do you have volunteer experience with a fire department/ agency? Yes No 11 Do you have volunteer experience with a not-for-profit agency in the community? Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Cpr Communication Human Resources Medical Emergency Patient Assessment Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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