Paramedic/Firefighter

Firefighter ParamedicThe Monterey County Regional Fire District will be accepting applications effective July 1, 2026 for the position of Firefighter Paramedic. Applications must be received by August 31, 2026. This is an entry-level position with the District and an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic professional to join the MCRFD team.The Monterey County Regional Fire District is an independent Special District in Monterey County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non-emergency services to the Northern Salinas Valley, Highway 68 Corridor and the communities of Chualar, Carmel Valley, Mid-Carmel Valley, and Santa Lucia Preserve.The District is protected by 7 stations and 63 full-time employees. Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an appointed 5-member Board of Directors.Minimum QualificationsMust be at least 18 years of age and a California residentMust possess a high school diploma or GEDValid State of California EMT licenseValid Health Care Provider CPR certificate/card from the AHAValid California driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the District insurance carrierMust possess a Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) certificate prior to the hire date with a certificated date within the prior 12 month periodMust be current and eligible on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) or successfully pass an entry level Firefighter written test for open hire applicants.A valid State of California Paramedic licenseCurrent ACLS, PHTLS or ITLS, and PALS or PEPP certificationsDesired QualificationsAccredited college degreeFirefighter 1 accreditationICS 100 and 200, NIMS 700 and 800Compensation and BenefitsSalary: $98,004.85— $108,050.34Paramedic stipend: $816.70 monthly (10% of the base salary for firefighter step 1)Education Incentive: Up to an additional 10% of base salaryBilingual Pay: $100 monthlyHours: 48x96 shift scheduleVacation: Accumulation rate increases with length of service, starting at 12 hours per monthSick Leave: Accumulation rate of 24 hours per month indefinitely during tenure of careerInsurance: 100% paid health, dental and vision for employees and qualified dependentsRetirement: 2.7% at 57 for new members with CalPERS with employee contributions of 14.5% to PEPRA, or 3% at 55 for those with former CalPERS qualified employment with a break-in service of less than six months with an employee contribution of 9%Monterey County Regional Fire District is an Equal Employer Opportunity Employer