FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC

Posting number: 0226-0726

Department: Fire Department

Job classification: FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health, Safety

Summary

WE ARE HIRING FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDICS!

Effective January 1, 2026, the updated MOU salary range was increased to $8,084 - $10,833 monthly.

Additional Pay & Incentives:

• Certification Pay
  • Company Officer Certification: +3%
  • Advanced Paramedic Certification (ACLS, PALS, Trauma): +3%
  • EMT Certification: +4.67%
• Education Incentive Pay
  • Associate Degree or Junior Status: +3%
  • Bachelor’s Degree: +6%
  • Master’s Degree: +9%

• Specialty Assignment Pay (if assigned)
  • Urban Search & Rescue (USAR): +1% to +5% (depending on team level)
  • Hazardous Materials: +5% (Technician) or +7.5% (Specialist)
  • SWAT Medic/TEMS: +4.6% to +11%
  • Arson Investigator: +4.6% (Level I) to +11% (Level II)
• Skill & Assignment Pay
  • Preceptor Pay (when assigned or active)
  • Administrative Assignment Pay: +5.34%
  • Tiller Certification Pay: +1.78%
  • Bilingual Skill Pay: +5%
• Longevity Pay (cumulative professional paid fire department experience with city, county, state, federal or district fire agencies)
  • 5–10 years: +2.5%
  • 10–15 years: +5%
  • 15–20 years: +7.5%
  • 20+ years: +10%

Huntington Beach Fire Department is seeking to fill four Firefighter Paramedic positions, with opportunities to or exceed, that number in 2026.

Information on incentive pays and special operations can be obtained by visiting the Huntington Beach Firefighters Association Memorandum of Understanding at:  Huntington Beach Firefighters Association MOU

The City of Huntington Beach Fire Department is seeking dedicated, career-minded individuals who are ready to commit to a long-term career in the fire service profession. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal and multicultural communication skills, a commitment to community engagement, and a solid understanding of basic teaching techniques.

Firefighter/Paramedics live and work in fire stations alongside peers, coworkers, and supervisors, where they are expected to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and tact in a wide range of situations. Current and future vacancies will be filled from the eligibility list established through this recruitment and examination process.

The Huntington Beach Fire Department (HBFD) is comprised of 207 dedicated members, including 147 sworn personnel and 60 civilian staff, supported by 200 seasonal lifeguards. Together, we deliver exceptional fire, rescue, and emergency services to the community. 

HBFD offers Firefighters the opportunity to gain experience across a broad spectrum of specialized assignments, including Urban Search & Rescue, Hazardous Materials, SWAT Paramedics, Employee Health and Wellness, Fire Explorers, Community Risk Reduction, and Arson Investigation. Members may also serve on the Peer Support Team, which includes a Service Canine component.

APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION to the City of Huntington Beach by the recruitment DEADLINE of August 14, 2026, 5:00  pm (See "Selection Process" below for more details.)

Examples of duties

Under the direction of a Fire Captain, performs duties involving responding to medical, fire and environmental emergencies:

• Communicates medical information to the hospital; administers advanced emergency medical care to the sick and injured; documents emergency care rendered.
• Engages in all-risk fire suppression and rescue activities.
• Create and deliver Company level training regarding fire/emergency safety practices and procedures.
• Actively engaged in community risk reduction activities.
• Maintains fire stations; drives department vehicles; operates department equipment.
• Attends instruction sessions related to job; participates in HBFD's physical fitness program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned