Firefighter / Paramedic
- Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District
- Mather, CA, USA
- Jul 16, 2026
Job Description
Firefighter / Paramedic
Salary and Benefits
Recruit Firefighter Salary while in the academy: $6,233.40 / monthBASE PAY SCALE
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$7,910.30 $8,301.06 $8,712.02 $9,143.14 $9,595.90
BASE PAY SCALE with 5% EMT and 9.3% Paramedic Incentives, FLSA & Holiday Pay
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$ 9,723.12 $10,203.43 $10,708.56 $11,238.48 $11,795.01
Retirement - CalPERS Safety retirement: Classic employee 3% @ 50, PEPRA employee 2.7% @ 57
Health Benefits- CalPERS health insurance offering variety of HMO's and PPO's. District contributes 92% of the health plan premium and the employee is responsible for the remaining 8% of the premium. Dental and vision insurance are also paid by the District.
Life Insurance- $20,000 for the first probationary year and $100,000 thereafter.
Leave
Vacation Leave - 14 hours / month
Sick Leave - 24 hours / month
Paid Holiday Leave - 144 hours (paid out monthly)
Incentives
Education incentive - up to 10.5% of base pay
EMT incentive - 5% of base pay
Paramedic - 9.3% of base pay
Longevity - 2% of base pay starting at 10 years of service
Under supervision of the Fire Captain, performs a full range of all-risk emergency activities, including, but not limited to: fire suppression, emergency medical services, extrication, technical rescue, and hazardous materials. Firefighters will engage in the suppression of structural, wildland, and other types of fires; performs scheduled maintenance of fire stations, fire apparatus and related equipment; provides emergency medical and rescue services to the community; participates in fire safety inspections; maintains various records and completes various reports; may be required to drive emergency fire and EMS apparatus; performs other duties as required.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of the job.
- Responds to emergency incidents as a member of a fire company; may connect and lay fire hose lines; may connect and lay hose lines; may enter burning areas and structures with charged hose lines; operates and climbs fire ladders; participates in the rescue of persons trapped in burning buildings and vehicles; renders first aid; may perform forcible entry; may ventilate structures to release smoke, heat and gases.
- Ensures operational readiness of self and equipment in assigned station.
- Performs a variety of all-risk emergency scene operations.
- Participates in regular training activities and exercises.
- Assists in fire inspections and fire prevention activities; assists in the preparation and presentation of fire prevention programs to the public.
- Participates in general housekeepgin and building, grounds and equipment maintenance; will inspect, clean and maintain equipment.
- Operates emergency medical equipment; relays vital signs by radio to receiving hospitals; gives emergency treatment and medication under doctor's orders; immobilizes patients and transports to emergency medical facility.
- Assists in the investigation of fire causes and the preservation of evidence.
- Prepares reports and may testify in court as to the findings.
- May act as Fire Captain and/or Fire Engineer in emergency or upgrade situations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum qualifications & Requirements
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a physical to include a drug screen.
The education or experience requirements may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief. At least one of the education or experience requirements must be met; both requirements cannot be modified or waived. The Sacramento Metro Fire District Board of Directors shall be notified of any such modifications or waivers.
Age
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Licenses: Must possess a National Registry Paramedic card OR a California State Paramedic Card at the time of application. If candidates apply with a National Registry card, you must be able to obtain a California State Paramedic license by the time of a formal offer of employment (December 27, 2026)
Must be able to obtain a Sacramento County EMT-P Accreditation by completion of the district specific training/orientation period.
Possession of a valid [unrestricted] California Driver's License Class C. Ability to obtain and maintain a Firefighter Endorsement within six (6) months of appointment.
CPAT: All candidates must have a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) from a provider licensed by the IAFF/IAFC. The CPAT must have been obtained within one year prior to the date of application (after July 8, 2025).
The list of current IAFF/IAFC CPAT licensees can be found at https://www.fctconline.org/testing-information/upcoming-test-schedule/
CPR: All candidates must have a valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation card or equivalent.
Application Procedure: Applications must be completed online and paper applications will not be accepted. Interested applicants must apply online at the District's website,https://metrofire.ca.gov/open-positions.
Online Applications: Answer all questions and furnish all information requested on the application. Although a resume may be submitted with your application, it will not be accepted as a substitute for any required application documents or responses to questions. In summary, do not write "see resume" in lieu of answering any question. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified. No exceptions.
YOU MUST ATTACH 3 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION
1 - Paramedic Card (not expired and non-probationary)
2 - CPR Card
3 - CPAT Card (obtained after July 8, 2025)
IF the required documents are not attached, your application will be rejected.
Important Dates:Application Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026, by 4 pm
Tentative Panel Interview - August 11 - 13, 2026Mandatory Background Orientation - August 26, 2026
Tentative Academy 27-1: January 13, 2027
Selection Process: Application results and all correspondence will be e-mailed, so please provide a valid e-mail address on the online application.
Veterans Preference Credits: Veterans who have received an honorable discharge will be allowed an additional 5% that will be added to their overall passing score at the end of the testing process. To obtain this credit, veterans must provide proof of honorable discharge or disability at time of application (DD-214).
Eligibility List: Candidates must pass all examination phases to be placed on the eligibility list. The Fire Chief will, when filling vacancies, make a selection from those on the eligibility list. The eligibility list will be active for up to six (6) months and may be extended or canceled at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
Background Investigation: Candidates offered formal employment must be successful in all examination phases, including passing the District's background investigation, which includes a criminal history check, DMV verification, credit history review, truth verification examination, psychological examination, physical examination, and a drug screening.
Supplemental information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Maintain physical ability and stamina to meet position tasks and responsibilities. Physical abilities must commensurate with the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.
No person shall pose a threat to themselves or to the health and safety of other individuals in the work place, or to the public they serve.
LICENSE
Possession of and ability to maintain a current valid California Driver's License, Class C, is a condition of employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a California Driver's License, Class B (within six months) to complete probation as a Firefighter. License must be maintained in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as a condition of employment.
THE SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN FIRE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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