Firefighter/Paramedic

About the role

The City of Murrieta is accepting applications to fill current Firefighter/Paramedic vacancies within the Murrieta Fire & Rescue Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to one (2) years.

Responsibilities

• Respond to various types of emergencies; participate in the control and suppression of fires;
• Rescue persons from burning structures and other hazardous situations;
• Provide advanced life support;
• Participate in activities associated with hazardous materials incidents;
• Participate in fire prevention, station maintenance, and training activities.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) Entry Level Firefighter Written Exam and be placed on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List as of August 10, 2026.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED); coursework in Fire Science or a related field is desirable.
• EMT-Paramedic license in the State of California;
• Certificate of Completion from a California State Firefighter I Academy or OSFM Firefighter I;
• Possess a current, valid Cal-Jac CPAT Card with an issue date between August 10, 2025 and August 10, 2026;
• California Class C Driver License.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include:
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• EMT-Paramedic license in the State of California
• Certificate of Completion from a California State Firefighter I Academy (OSFM Firefighter I also accepted)
• Possess a current, valid Cal-Jac CPAT Card with an issue date between August 10, 2025 and August 10, 2026
• California Class C Driver License

Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Basic fire prevention and suppression techniques and practices
• Pre-hospital paramedic-level assessment, treatment and medical aid techniques
• Think and act quickly and effectively in emergency situations
• Perform moderate to strenuous physical activity
• Use and operate a variety of firefighting equipment
• Work safely
• Learn and apply firefighting principles and techniques
• Understand, explain and apply policies and procedures
• Understand and apply mechanical and physical principles related to fire suppression
• Learn and apply fire code provisions and arson/fire investigation techniques
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees and the community at large
• Represent the City in meetings and make presentations
• Meet the physical requirements established by the City

Benefits

Special Requirements

• Disaster Service Workers In accordance with government code 3100, "Disaster Service Workers" (DSW) during emergencies. This law stipulates that public employees can be assigned to emergency activities to support the public's health, safety, and property during natural, man-made, or war-caused disasters.
• Tier 6 – Full Background + Safety & Psychological

Pay

Salary information stated above does not reflect FLSA OT pay

Schedule

Twelve (12) month probationary period which commences on the first day of employment