Ambulance Operator – Licensed Paramedic

Anaheim Fire & Rescue (AF&R) seeks Ambulance Operators – Licensed Paramedic to provide emergency ambulance transport services, ALS and BLS assistance during medical response calls and standby events. Ambulance Operators (AO) – Licensed Paramedics will safely drive an ambulance and other vehicles during emergency and non-emergency situations while working with other AF&R paramedics providing assistance to other AF&R staff as needed. The city seeks career-minded individuals with long-term interest in becoming Firefighter Paramedics with the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department.

Paramedic Pay Incentive: Candidates with a valid California State Paramedic License can receive an additional $4.75 per hour for hours worked in a paramedic role. 

Please note, all Ambulance Operators are hired as part-time. Full-time opportunities may be available immediately following the Anaheim AO Academy and/or throughout the 3-year term.

If you are a licensed EMT only, please apply to the Ambulance Operator – EMT recruitment. (Job number: 2026-00106)

Required Documents & Application Process

All required documents must be uploaded to the online application at the time of submission. Candidates must possess and upload the following in ONE (1) Adobe Acrobat .PDF document file: (Do not upload expired documents)

*AO Driver Certifications not issued by the CA DMV (i.e. OC EMS) will NOT be accepted.

**Paramedic license must be issued by the State of California. National Registry will not be accepted in lieu of state registration.

Desired but not required:

• Completion of college-level courses in Fire Technology
• Graduation from a California Fire Academy

Ambulance Operator Academy

The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill three (3) AO Academies. Attending a 7-day AO academy is mandatory for all new hires.

Candidates on the eligibility list who are not selected for the first scheduled academy will have an opportunity to be offered for the second or third academy date.  

Academy Dates: 

Work Schedule & Availability

Full-Time Ambulance Operators 

• Assigned to a Fire Station rotating 24-hour shifts, averaging 56 hours per week
• Standard shift: 24 hours
• Overtime is regularly required

Part-Time Ambulance Operators

• Assigned to a Fire Station working on-call schedule (minimum four (4) shifts per month)
• Shifts may be 24 hours or less and are typically scheduled two weeks in advance
• Expected to transition into full-time positions as vacancies occur

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Ambulance Operator/Paramedics: in addition to other AO duties will provide Advanced Life Support under OCEMS Treatment Guidelines and maintain all required training, State of California Paramedic License, and Orange County Paramedic Accreditation.

Operate city-owned ambulances and other department vehicles as directed, drive to and from medical emergencies as part of the ambulance transportation team.

Drive ambulance or other department vehicle during non-emergency situations.

Perform appropriate basic EMT-1 field procedures including attaining and documenting vital signs, bandaging, splinting, lifting patients into ambulance and assisting paramedics as directed.

Maintain and inventory basic emergency ambulance supplies, equipment and routine vehicle parts.

Operate within Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and guidelines including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Attend and successfully complete department and hospital training sessions and drills.

Participate in station and equipment clean-up and assist in maintaining city vehicles and fire department facilities.

May participate in training programs to develop an awareness of the duties, activities, and responsibilities of individuals involved in fire suppression and the emergency medical tools and equipment they handle. 

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Experience and Education:   No direct work experience is required; experience as a volunteer or direct employment in fire service or emergency response preferred. Education requires high school graduation or equivalent; college level courses in Fire Technology or graduation from a California Fire Academy preferred.  

Required License: State of California Paramedic License

Knowledge of: Principles of emergency ambulance and transportation procedures including first aid, resuscitator, and gurney operations; safe emergency work practices; applicable Federal, State, local regulations, practices and procedures; infectious control procedures; emergency radio communication procedures; basic medical terminology and documentation; and emergency vehicle maintenance and operation.

Ability to:  Read electronic and incident maps and follow map directions; work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed; safely and properly transport patients during ambulance transportation; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with the public and fellow employees; participate in training programs utilizing various rescue and emergency medical tools and fire suppression equipment.

If you are a licensed EMT only, please apply to the Ambulance Operator – EMT recruitment. (Job number: 2026-00106)

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

The recruitment process will consist of a written exam, physical skills assessment*, and in-person oral interview.

*The skills assessment will be based on the Orange County Treatment Guidelines. See more information Click Here 

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• Written/Skills Assessment: Week of July 6, 2026
• Interviews: Week of July 20, 2026

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/ alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $22 - $24