Firefighter Recruit, Sacramento County Airport Fire

About the role

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/9/26, 11/6/26, 12/4/26 (final).

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of lifesaving and firefighting methods through intensive academic instruction and specialized training.
• Attend a Fire Academy that meets the California State Firefighters 1 curriculum standard.
• Receive classroom academics, hands-on training, and daily physical fitness training.
• Respond quickly, calmly, and effectively in emergency situations, demonstrating good judgment and independent action.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possession of a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certificate/license issued by either the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or the California State Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA).
• A Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Certificate issued within the last twelve months prior to the application closing date or by date of hire.
• A successful completion of a Fire Academy.

Qualifications

• Criminal History and Background Checks: Access to criminal history information consistent with Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws.
• License Requirement: Valid California Driver License, Class C or higher.
• Training Requirement: A Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Certificate issued within the last twelve months prior to the application closing date or by date of hire.
• Uniform Requirement: Incumbents in this class are required to wear a designated uniform and personal protective equipment.
• Special Access: Prior to appointment, incumbents in this class must acquire and maintain an airport security badge allowing access to secure County airport locations.
• Physical Requirements: Must demonstrate physical endurance, agility, strength, and stamina in the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of Firefighting and EMS procedures and equipment
Rescue operations and procedures
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to the area of assignment
Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Principles of effective customer service
Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, other agencies and the public
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Effectively organize and prioritize work assignments
Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly
Maintain confidential information
Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
Learn a variety of methods and tasks in firefighting, fire prevention, and related activities
Learn to operate heavy motorized firefighting equipment
Apply training to respond quickly, calmly and effectively in emergency situations, demonstrating good judgment and independent action

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