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Firefighter/Paramedic

Calimesa, CA · On-site

Auto Extrication * Fire Control 3 * Driver Operator 1A (within 6 Months) * Licenses * Valid ... Fire Fighter II * Rescue System 1 * Driver Operator 1 A * One (1) year of Firefighting experience ...

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FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC) Jobs

Barstow, CA · On-site

... space rescue, auto extrication) and transporting emergency personnel and patients safely to emergency room. GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or ...

Orange County Fire Authority, CA

Fire Pilot

Buena Park, CA · On-site

$122K - $164K/yr

... rescue, disaster mitigation and related activities; maintains pilot flight logs and records ... auto rotational landings. * Fifteen hundred (1,500) hours of this time must have been flown in ...

Orange County Fire Authority

Fire Pilot

Irvine, CA

$122K - $164K/yr

... rescue, disaster mitigation and related activities; maintains pilot flight logs and records ... auto rotational landings. Fifteen hundred (1,500) hours of this time must have been flown in ...

Maxim Healthcare Services

1.1 LVN School Nurse

Hesperia, CA · On-site

$27.50 - $37/hr

... with rescue medications, personal care, Diabetic care, etc.), * Will ride the bus to and from ... Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off ...

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How much do auto rescue jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for auto rescue in California is $19.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $21.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an auto rescue?

An Auto Rescue job involves assisting stranded motorists by providing roadside services such as jump-starts, tire changes, fuel delivery, and lockout assistance. Professionals in this role typically respond to emergency calls and ensure that drivers can safely continue their journey or arrange for a tow if necessary. Auto Rescue workers may be employed by roadside assistance companies, towing services, or automotive clubs. Strong customer service skills and basic mechanical knowledge are essential for this job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in auto rescue?

To excel in Auto Rescue, you need strong mechanical knowledge, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and the ability to troubleshoot vehicle issues under pressure. Familiarity with tow trucks, winches, diagnostic tools, and relevant safety certifications such as AAA or state-specific roadside assistance programs is highly valued. Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to stay calm and courteous with distressed customers are vital. These abilities ensure prompt, effective service delivery and customer satisfaction in often high-stress roadside situations.

What are the typical working hours and environments for auto rescue professionals?

Auto Rescue professionals often work variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, since breakdowns can happen at any time. The role primarily involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and responding to calls on highways, city streets, or remote locations, sometimes requiring quick thinking and adaptability. Team members may operate independently or as part of a small crew, and strong communication with dispatch centers is essential. While the job can be demanding, it offers significant variety and the satisfaction of assisting people in urgent situations.

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Infographic showing various Auto Rescue job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,181 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC)

Barstow, CA • On-site

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.Qualifications:GS-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: serving as a Firefighter AND Paramedic providing emergency medical response and treatment (e.g., Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); advanced life support (ALS); airway management, emergency childbirth), rescue operations (e.g., high and low angle rescue, trench confined space rescue, auto extrication) and transporting emergency personnel and patients safely to emergency room.
GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: serving as a Firefighter AND Paramedic performing and providing structural and wild land firefighting, emergency medical response and treatment (e.g., Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); advanced life support (ALS); airway management, emergency childbirth), rescue operations (e.g., high and low angle rescue, trench confined space rescue, auto extrication), hazardous materials response and transporting emergency personnel and patients safely to emergency room.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
A copy of your certificates MUST be submitted with your resume. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.
NOTE: FIREFIGHTER SPECIAL RETIREMENT COVERAGEMAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Title 5 U.S.C. 3307 authorizes the head of any agency to establish a maximum entry age for the original appointment of individuals to the position of primary and rigorous firefighter. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a position as a Firefighter (Paramedic). This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian firefighting position covered by title 5 U.S.C. section 3307 provisions OR qualified veteran preference eligible covered by title 5 U.S.C. 3307.Primary Position- The employee's primary duties must be performing work directly connected with the control and extinguishment of fires (CSRS and FERS). In general, if an employee spends an average of at least 50% of his/hertime performing a duty or group of duties, they are his/her primary duties. Fire Protection Inspectors, Fire Protection Specialists and positions that are predominantly supervisory in nature or perform training are not considered primary positions.Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

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