Firefighter Recruit/Paramedic

CITY OF GLENDALE CA

Glendale, California United States

Posted: Feb 19, 2026

Salary: $7,248.14 Monthly USD

Full Time

Fire and EMS

Public Health

The Position

The salary of the Firefighter Recruit classification is $7,248

Selection Process

WRITTEN EXAMINATION: Must be active on the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center's (FCTC) Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) by the final filing date of March 6, 2026 and no earlier than March 6, 2025. Please visit the FCTC site to view SEL requirements and to register and view alternate test dates and locations.

EVALUATION OF APPLICATION: Submitted Firefighter Recruit Application will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements.

ORAL INTERVIEW EXAMINATION: Administered to evaluate the applicants' experience, education and personal fitness for the position. The oral interviews are tentatively scheduled for April 13, 2026.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE (CPAT or BIDDLE TEST): Evaluates the applicants' ability to perform the physical aspects of firefighting. Candidates must successfully pass the CPAT or Biddle Test between the dates of October 1, 2025 and April 7, 2026 and must present a valid certificate of successful completion by attaching the certificate to the application or e-mailing it to dsnearl@glendaleca.gov by April 7, 2026 by 1700 hours. Failure to do so will preclude candidates from participating in the further stages of the recruitment process.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A comprehensive background investigation will be conducted on all finalists, which will review and verify personal history including, but not limited to, financial responsibility, criminal history, drug use history, driving record, and verification of application materials. Significant issues or omissions in the above-stated areas may be grounds for disqualification. Background investigation will include a polygraph.

EXAMINATION WEIGHTING: Evaluation - qualifying, Oral - 100%, Background Investigation - pass/fail.

ENTRY-LEVEL EXAMINATION - VETERAN'S CREDIT AWARDED FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.

The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance.

The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only.

Closing Date/Time: 3/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

City of Glendale

818-548-2152

The City of Glendale was incorporated on February 16, 1906 and spans approximately 30.6 square miles with a current population of approximately 203,054 people (US Census 2017 Population Estimates). Located minutes away from downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, Burbank, Hollywood, and Universal City, Glendale is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County and is surrounded by Southern California's leading commercial districts.

As one of its core functions, Glendale provides well-maintained streets and a variety of transportation services. The City's historic success at attracting employers is partially attributed to the result of its location at the center of four major freeways including

the I-5 Golden State Freeway
SR-2 Glendale Freeway
ST-134 Ventura Freeway
and the 210 Foothill Freeway

All these provide easy access for residents, workers, and customers from around the region. Glendale also offers its own bus services, the Beeline, with 13 routes connecting customers to Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the City of Burbank, and the Metrolink Stations in both Burbank and Glendale.

The Bob Hope Airport in Burbank serves the Los Angeles area including Glendale, Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley. It is the only airport in the greater Los Angeles area with a direct rail connection to downtown Los Angeles. The City of Glendale is located about 30 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). LAX is a commerce leader and designated as a world-class airport for its convenient location, modern facilities, and superior sea/air/land connections.

Businesses and residents alike have taken advantage of Glendale's central location, reputation for safety, excellent business environment, outstanding schools, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, and growing restaurant and entertainment options. Glendale is also one of Southern California's leading office markets featuring a wide range of properties and amenities. The City has over six million square feet of office space and is home to such recognized firms as Walt Disney Imagineering, ServiceTitan, IHOP / Applebee's, DreamWorks, LegalZoom, and Public Storage.

Glendale prides itself on the quality of services it provides to the community. It is a full-service City, which includes a water and electrical department. The City operates its own power plant capable of serving the electrical needs of the entire city, although the majority of power is currently imported from other areas for cost savings. Water comes primarily from the Metropolitan Water District, along with a small portion from local wells.

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