Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Salary : $49,329.00 - $66,092.00 Annually
Location : City of Folsom Fire Department, 535 Glenn Drive, Folsom, CA
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Number: 26-00026
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Definition
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AND THOROUGHLY, RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION. PLEASE ATTACH ALL REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION OUTLINED IN THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.

Salary notes: In addition to the salary base pay listed, this position includes 6% Holiday Pay differential and Mandatory Scheduled Overtime

The City reserves the right to modify or withdraw this recruitment at any time. This recruitment and all associated employment terms and conditions are subject to change pending final approval of the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by the City Council.

Note: This Recruitment will remain continuous. Qualified Applications Received by Friday June 26, 2026 will be invited to the 1st Round of Testing. Please see testing schedule below.
Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada - 20 miles east of Sacramento and about 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe - the City of Folsom is comprised of beautiful parks and trails, and boasts excellent schools, family-orientated neighborhoods, and outstanding shopping, dining, and cultural options. Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Folsom's schools were recognized among the best in Sacramento County. Niche recently released its list of the Best in America for 2025, and Folsom swept the honors with seven elementary, two middle, and two high schools making the list.
The City of Folsom is currently recruiting for seven (7) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to join the Folsom Fire Department. As a member of the Folsom Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division and under direction of assigned Fire Captain, the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responds to a variety of emergency and non-emergency calls for service and provides medical responses including Basic Life Support (BLS), medical transport, and performs other related activities in the community as required. Provides basic medical care and ambulance transport services to hospitals or other emergency care facilities; participates in community risk reduction and public education activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The non-firefighter position of Folsom Fire Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a journey-level classification. The Folsom Fire Department EMT may receive direction from the respective company officers in the Fire Suppression Division and/or officers when in the field. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of EMT emergency medical assistance duties. The classification is distinguished from Firefighter in that the latter combats, extinguishes and prevents fires. This classification is distinguished from the Folsom Fire Paramedic in that the latter performs the Advanced Life Support duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
General supervision is provided by assigned Fire Captain and/or other fire officers within the Department Chain of Command structure.
TESTING SCHEDULE

Candidates will need to pass each testing section in order to move onto the next section. Following the Oral Board Panel Interview, per Section 1.07.030 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations, the top ranks will be sent to the Department on the certification list. Overall Final Ranking will be determined following the Chief's interview.
1ST EMS ASSESMENT TEST : July 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2026
1ST PANEL INTERVIEW : July 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2026
2ND EMS ASSESMENT TEST : July 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2026
2ND PANEL INTERVIEW : July 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2026
TENTATIVE ACADEMY START DATE: August 24th, 2026
Examples of Essential Duties
Note: Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond to BLS and ALS medical responses and provide emergency medical care and transportation; assist paramedic with ALS duties on scene
• Participates in the delivery of emergency and non-emergency medical and health care.
• Provide emergency care in accordance with the provisions of Sacramento County EMS policies and procedures.
• Perform job duties in compliance with department operating procedures and city, county, state and federal laws and ordinances.
• Supports and assists other fire and medical personnel as directed in delivering medical care.
• Operate ambulance to transport patients and staff to/from medical facilities in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents and completes all reports such as pre-hospital patient care reports and incident reports.
• Maintain medical information in a confidential manner subject to the Healthy Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Rescue people from danger and administer medical aid as necessary.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties at a fire station, such as mowing grass, making beds, cleaning walls, washing windows, and sweeping floors.
• Promote fire safety, burn prevention and other public education among public contacts.
• Perform support functions such as restocking and inventory maintenance of supplies and equipment, cleaning equipment, and transporting equipment.
• Perform decontamination procedures in compliance with Cal OSHA regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

• Modern principles, practices, and procedures of emergency medical care/emergency medical services.
• Principles of emergency ambulance and transportation procedures including first aid, resuscitator, and gurney operations.
• Medical terminology and documentation.
• Functions, characteristics, and proper use and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.
• Current laws and regulations pertaining to emergency medical services and safety.
• City geography.
• Operation of EMS vehicles and other equipment.
• Safe emergency work practices
• Essential Incident Command System (ICS) principles
• Medical resources

Ability to:

• Make critical decisions that impact the safety, well-being, or life of patients in stressful and chaotic situations.
• Make accurate observations and exercise independent judgment in determining appropriate actions to take during emergency response activities and performing program area activities or duties as assigned.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the public; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Safely and properly transport patients during ambulance transport.
• Understand and learn emergency medical information from oral and written sources.
• Complete electronic documentation for each patient encounter in a complete, competent, and timely manner; expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with department privacy policies, procedures, and practices as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a healthcare provider.
• Report, without fear of retaliation, any concerns regarding policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of those policies through the chain of command.
• Understand and apply mechanical diagrams and concepts.
• Read electronic and incident maps; follow map directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; contribute to successful team efforts; promote the department's mission, vision, and value statements.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Operate a vehicle safely and legally.
• Operate radio and other communication equipment.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience:
No experience required, but desirable.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid California or National Registry EMT Certification (EMT-B) by time of application.
• Possession of valid CPR certificate by time of application.
• Must obtain and maintain local accreditation through the Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) within three (3) months of appointment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License by time of application.

Medical Examination | Background | Drug Test:
If considered for appointment, candidates must pass pre-employment medical examination and drug test; a background investigation, which may include a criminal history check, fingerprinting, psychology exam, credit check and drug use history.

Respiratory Protective Equipment:
Work in this classification requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Working Conditions:
In the performance of job duties, the employee will work inside and outside during day and/or night conditions, congested traffic, and unsafe road conditions. Employees may work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places. Employee may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions such as wet and/or humid conditions; icy or muddy areas; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration; risk of electrocution; and extreme heat or cold. Exposed to grotesque sights and smells associated with major trauma and burn victims. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain, occasional, EMS activities when noise levels may be loud.

Health Exposure:
Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues in accordance with the Department of Industrial Relations Title 8, § 5193. Bloodborne Pathogens.

Physical Demands:
Work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activities and intense concentration under stressful conditions; in the performance of job duties, the employee is required to lift, drag, carry, and/or move 100 pounds or more; sit, stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl; talk and hear; use hands and fingers; handle or operate objects, controls, or tools; reach with hands and arms; and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Manual dexterity and coordination are required to perform the work. This is used while operating equipment such as computer keyboards and telephones.
Incumbents may be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions; around loud siren noise; and moving vehicles. This position's responsibilities will work around fires, chemicals, pesticides, blood, and other potentially toxic exposures. Incumbents may be subject to stressful situations and work unusual and prolonged hours during emergencies, including multi-week mutual aid assignments.


Probationary Period:
Employees must successfully complete an orientation academy and complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
The City of Folsom offers a wide range of employee benefits. Click here for a summary of benefits for our Fire Fighters. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
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These supplemental questions are an important first step in our screening process. Failure to provide complete responses may result in your application not being considered. In addition, the successful candidate is made a conditional offer subject to background check, which requires DOJ fingerprint clearance and a pre-employment physical, including screening for drug and alcohol use. The City follows federal law; candidates testing positive for THC do not pass the background screening. By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above information.

• I have read and understood background and screening process.

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The salary range for this position is $49,329 - $66,092 annually, with the City typically hiring at step 1. By checking the box below, you acknowledge your understanding of salary paid for this position.

• I acknowledge understanding of salary paid for this position.

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Are you in a familial, cohabitant, or amorous relationship with any current employee of the City of Folsom? Examples of these relationships include: spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, or great-grandchild. Relations may be by blood, marriage, adoption, or domestic partnership, including in-law, step- and half-relationships. (If yes, please answer the next question.)

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Please list name of relative, relationship and department that your relative works in. (If not applicable, please type N/A)
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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Did not complete high school or GED
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

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Briefly explain why you are interested in working for the City of Folsom as a Folsom Fire EMT, and why you would excel in this role.
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Have you attached all of the required documents listed in this job posting and reviewed the tentative testing dates for this position? Failure to do so can lead to disqualification.

• Yes
• No

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