Firefighter Paramedic Recruit

JOB
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.COMPENSATION: UPON GRADUATION FROM THE OCEANSIDE FIRE ACADEMYFirefighter Paramedic (56 Hour): $7,503 - $9,578 per month$90,036 - $114,936 per year3% Base salary increase effective July 2026 3% Base salary increase effective July 2027Educational Incentive Pay: All Firefighter/Paramedics holding certifications or completed task books for three eligible classes shall receive 5% of the employee’s base hourly rate of pay as Education Incentive Pay. See page 35 of the OFA MOU for a list of classes. Education Incentive Pay is available after successful completion of probation.CLICK HEREWHILE IN THE OCEANSIDE FIRE ACADEMYFirefighter Paramedic Recruit (40 Hour): $5,847 per month The City of Oceanside is accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish a list to fill current and future vacancies for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic Recruit. There will be several waves of hiring from this continuous recruitment. Below are tentative examination and start dates. Hiring Wave 1 Examination Date: June 15-16, 2026Tentative Start Date: August 17, 2026Hiring Wave 2Examination Date: September 2026Tentative Start Date: December 2026Hiring Wave 3 (if still needed)Examination Date: December 2026Tentative Start Date: February 2027 ** Exam dates may be subject to change and may be updated as needed.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Firefighter/Paramedics provide basic and advanced life support to victims of injury or sudden illness; perform firefighting, rescue and fire prevention activities; drive and operate all types of fire apparatus and equipment; perform station, equipment and apparatus maintenance; participate in training activities; and perform related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
All properly completed applications will be reviewed and appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process.The Examination Process: The examination process may consist of a Physical Abilities Test, Firefighter skills and knowledge test, Oral Board interview and a practical EMS Skills test. Physical Abilities Test (PAT): Applicants must provide proof of successful PAT completion within the past 12 months from the date of application. Acceptable PAT are Fire Academy PAT, CPAT, and Biddle PAT.Skills/Knowledge Test & Oral Board Examination: Candidates who successfully complete all portions of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list according to their final score and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.Note: Prospective employees will undergo and must successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprinting; and a medical examination which will include drug screening. RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED. CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.