FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC

Salary: $8,059.74 - $11,907.94 Monthly
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25/26-00186
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 05/08/2026
Bargaining Unit: 30-FA


Definition
The City of Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as a Firefighter Paramedic! NBFD provides fire protection, EMS, and life safety services to our community. We protect a city of 85,000 residents that grows to more than 100,000 individuals with summer tourism. The NBFD prides itself on its ability to handle all types of emergencies within our city while still providing mutual aid to major incidents across the state. Our Paramedics deliver door to door service and provide the highest quality medical care possible.
SELECTION COMPONENTS

Application Evaluation:

• Applicants must attach the six required documents to their online application.
• Applicants may not submit additional documents.
• No walk-ins permitted.
• Failure to follow these instructions will result in disqualification.

Required Documents to Attach to the Online Application
1) High school diploma/GED or college degree (transcripts showing equivalency will be accepted). 2) Firefighter I certification from a California Office of the Fire Marshal State Fire Training, proof of successful completion from a California Office of the Fire Marshal State Fire Training accredited Firefighter I Academy, IFSAC Firefighter 1 certificate, or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certificate. 3) California EMT-Paramedic License, National Registry EMT-Paramedic License, or completion of a paramedic program (proof must be provided on official letterhead by the school).4) Driver's license.5) Basic Life Support (CPR) for Healthcare Provider card.6) CPAT or Biddle PAT certification. Certification must have been obtained between May 2025 - present. Candidates who do not submit the six required documents with their online application will be disqualified during the application screening and will not be allowed to continue in the process.
Recruitment Timeline
Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on May 29, 2026. Online Exam: Application packages that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to an online exam tentatively scheduled for June 15, 2026. Top scoring candidates will be invited to an oral interview. Oral Interview: Tentatively scheduled on June 30, 2026. Passing candidates will be invited to the ocean swim test.

Ocean Swim Test: Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Those applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five days in advance of the test.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

At the conclusion of the testing process, successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list. Top candidates may receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon a background investigation, and psychological and medical examinations (including urine drug screen by City selected medical professionals). Candidates will undergo an extensive background process including polygraph, criminal history, driving record, military history, civil records check, past & current employers, drug & alcohol abuse, education, and reference contacts. Candidates who successfully pass the background investigation may proceed to a Fire Chief's oral interview. After all elements of the testing process have concluded and the eligibility list is established, veterans shall have preference over other identically qualified applicants for appointment to an entry-level position in the City.

Essential Duties
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*Candidates hired after January 1, 2019 per the Fire Association MOU are required to live within 150 miles of the City limits.

Qualifications


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Experience & Education and License/Certificate


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01


PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02


I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.

• Yes
• No

03


Please indicate your level of paramedic experience:

• Three years or more of experience.
• More than two years, but less than three years.
• More than one year, but less than two years.
• Less than one year of experience.
• No experience.

04


If you indicated possessing paramedic experience, please list the employer(s) you have worked for as a Paramedic (if none, type N/A).
05


Do you possess a Firefighter I certification from a California Office of the Fire Marshal State Fire Training, proof of successful completion from a California Office of the Fire Marshal State Fire Training accredited Firefighter I Academy, IFSAC Firefighter 1 certificate, or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certificate?

• Yes
• No

06


Please select your current paramedic status:

• California EMT-Paramedic license
• National Registry EMT-Paramedic license
• I do not possess a paramedic license, but I have successfully completed a Paramedic program
• I am in the process of obtaining my California Paramedic license and will have it by time of appointment (August 2026).
• None of the above

07


If you are in the process of obtaining your California Paramedic license, please list the date you anticipate having it completed by (if this does not apply to you, type N/A):
08


Please select the highest level of education you possess:

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college or certificate(s)
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced degree
• None of the above

09


Do you possess a current California driver's license and an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• I have a license from another state and an acceptable driving record.
• No

10


Do you possess a current Basic Life Support (CPR) for Healthcare Provider card?

• Yes
• No

11


Do you possess a CPAT or Biddle PAT certification completed within the past year: May 2025 - present?

• Yes
• No

12


Are you able to obtain the following during probation:- Orange County Emergency Medical Services (OCEMS) accreditation to practice as a Paramedic- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

• Yes
• No
• I already possess these requirements.

13


If you are successful in completing the testing process, you will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including fingerprinting and polygraph examination. NOTE: Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may disqualify you. Record must be free from any felony conviction and/or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude and excessive traffic violations. Do you acknowledge this requirement?

• Yes
• No

14


Excluding juvenile convictions, arrests, detentions or court dispositions, have you ever been convicted of a felony or plead "guilty," "no contest," or been convicted of any other criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation?

• Yes
• No

15


If you selected 'Yes' to the previous question, please provide specific details for each occurrence including: 1) Date; 2) Location; 3) Charge and a description of the offense; 4) Penalty/Disposition.
16


Are you currently out on bail or on your own recognizance pending trial for a recent arrest? (Omit convictions more than two years old for violations of Cal. Health & Safety Code Sections 11357(b) for (a), 11360 (c), 11364, 11365, or 11550 as they relate to marijuana before January 1, 1976, and their statutory predecessors.)

• Yes
• No

17


I understand that candidates hired after January 1, 2019 per the Fire Association MOU are required to live within 150 miles of the City limits.

• Yes
• No

18


I understand that station visits or contact of NBFD personnel are NOT permitted during the recruitment process for testing preparations and that candidates attempting to contact a Newport Beach Fire Station during the recruitment process will be subject to disqualification.

• Yes
• No

19


I understand that I must attach the six required documents outlined in the recruitment posting to the online application in order for it to be complete.

• Yes
• No

Required Question