What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/Paramedic position at Cosumnes Community Services District?
Salary Information:
The base salary range for the Firefighter classification is $7,334 - $9,977 monthly upon graduation from the Cosumnes Fire Academy. Fire Recruits are paid $38.47 per hour during the fire academy.
Description:
Cosumnes Community Services District (District) and the Cosumnes Fire Department (CFD) are seeking qualified persons for the position of Firefighter- Paramedic. Newly hired personnel will be classified as a Fire Recruit during the CFD Fire Academy and will be promoted to Firefighter at Step 1 upon graduation.
To be considered for this position, candidates must be current on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) and must complete an application and attach a current CPAT no later than Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Candidates are required to be a California or National Registry Paramedic by the time of application.
Fire Recruits/Firefighter-Paramedics will be safety members in the California Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) with the appropriate pension formula in accordance with the 2012 Public Employees Pension Reform Act. Employees will be required to contribute at least 50% of the normal retirement costs from date of hire throughout the term of employment with the District. Health, vision and dental benefits will be provided. The employee contribution toward the medical benefit is based on insurance provider selected. Upon graduation from the academy, Firefighter-Paramedics will also be eligible for educational incentives, EMT and paramedic incentives, longevity pay, and other benefits included in the contractual agreement between IAFF Local 522 (Sacramento Area Firefighters) and the District. Employment shall be governed by the policies of the District and the CFD. The probationary period for new firefighter-paramedics is 12-months, including the time in the fire academy.
Please visit the website below to learn more about the requirements and application process for the Firefighter-Paramedic position. Also included are regular updates about opportunities to learn more about the CFD throughout the application period.
CFD Fire Recruitment Website
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:Education:
- Firefighters must obtain California State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter I certificate through successful completion of a Cosumnes CSD Fire Department fire academy.
- All firefighters must qualify and apply for a Fire Fighter II Certification prior to completion of the probationary period and maintain it throughout employment.
Experience:
- None
- Must obtain and maintain throughout employment a valid California Class "C" driver's license, with a Firefighter endorsement, with a driving record sufficient to be insurable through the District;
- Must be 18 years of age or older;
- Must pass a safety background investigation;
- A physical fitness examination is required every four (4) years pursuant to Department policy. A fitness for duty exam may be required when appropriate.
Additional Special Requirements for Paramedic Rating:
- Maintain licensure as a Paramedic and accreditation in Sacramento County as a Paramedic in good standing.
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