The Cambria CSD Fire Department is currently accepting applications for one Fire Engineer Paramedic position. This position is open to internal Cambria Fire Department employees only. The internal recruitment closes on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. ​​​​​For more information, please review the position description below or contact Haley Dodson. 

Under general supervision of a Fire Captain or other Company Officer, drives, operates and maintains all types of fire apparatus. Responsible to perform and participate in company activities including: emergency response and safety, equipment management and operations, documentation and communication, station apparatus and equipment maintenance; training; fire prevention, vegetation management and other life safety inspections; public education, public awareness; and other related work, tasks and assignments as required. 

To review the full position description, please click the link below.

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• United States citizen or legal right to remain in the United States
• San Luis Obispo County paramedic certificate/accreditation
• Current Health Care Provider CPR or equivalent
• Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational certified
• Valid California driver license with either non-commercial Firefighter Endorsement or Class B commercial license, with driving and operating experience. (Applicants who do not possess the required DMV license, or CPR certification may be admitted to the testing process but must possess the required license or certification prior to being appointed.)
• Must be State Fire Marshal Firefighter-1 certified
• Minimum 2 years firefighting experience
• Minimum 1-year fire apparatus driving and pumping experience

The General Manager upon substantial demonstration and documentation of substitute fulfillment may waive some minimum requirements.

• College graduate or holds a college degree preferably in fire science or other comparable course work
• Firefighter II certified
• Hazardous Materials Technician or Specialist
• Rope Rescue, Rescue Systems 1 & 2, Water rescue
• Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification
• Pump operations
• California State Fire Marshal Certified Driver Operator 1A and or 1B
• Air brake or any other fire service vehicle mechanical or maintenance training or certification
• Any other EMS, Fire, Hazardous Materials, Rescue, Wildfire or other appropriate certificates
• Computer literacy and type 25 words per minute

• Starting Salary of $69,125-$84,021 as of 1/14/2023
• Paramedic Compensation of $600/month
• CalPERS Retirement (CalPERS 3% @ 50 public safety retirement plan for covered employees, including single highest year computation, for all employees hired before December 28, 2012. All covered employees hired on or after December 28, 2012 who are not defined as “new members” under the Public Employees Pension Reform Act (“PEPRA”) will be covered by the 3% @ 55 retirement formula and the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision. All covered employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 and who are defined as “new members” under PEPRA will be covered by the 2.7% at 57 retirement formula and the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision.)
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Health Reimbursement Account upon completion of probationary period
• Health/Dental Insurance
• Clothing & Boot Allowance
• Vacation/Sick Leave/Holiday Leave

This position is open to internal Cambria Fire Department employees only. The internal recruitment closes on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Please submit the completed employment application, proof of minimum requirement documentation, cover letter, resume and certifications to hdodson@cambriacsd.org.