County Firefighter Salary Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-47112PM-01
Department: Fire District
Opening Date: 03/07/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
**This recruitment is only open to current County Fire employees. **Your county employment must be clearly listed in your work history.
Up to $120,369.92 annually (Includes Paramedic Stipend: $710/month)
$91,786.24-$111,849.92 /year based on 56-hour workweek
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is an all-risk/full-service fire department committed to providing the highest level of service in the most efficient and cost effective manner to the citizens and communities that we serve.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Probationary Period: The Firefighter - Paramedic position will serve a probationary period of two thousand nine hundred and twelve (2,912) service hours. Successful completion of this probationary period will include completion of the Firefighter II Certification through the California State Fire Service Training and Education System.
Certifications: Firefighter Paramedics must possess and maintain all job-required certifications, including CA Paramedic License and ICEMA Paramedic Accreditation, as well as CPR & ACLS.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform during high stress situations. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range, without correction. Must possess the strength and stamina sufficient to lift and carry equipment and individuals, and be able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Vision must be correctable to 20/20. May be required to pass a color perception test. Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions.
Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the safety health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Fire District.
Dress: Candidates, applicants, and employees are expected to dress appropriately for all phases of testing, interviews, background, and on the job; dress should be business-casual at a minimum, unless instructed otherwise.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Successful Completion of a San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Training Tower

• Currently employed as a Firefighter EMT with San Bernardino County Fire District.
• Successfully complete San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Training Tower.

--AND--License:

• A valid California Paramedic License with ICEMA accreditationis required at the time of application and must be attached to your application.
• California Paramedic Licenses must be current and in good standing.

--AND--Certifications:

• Current ACLS & CPR/BLS certifications (copies must be attached to your application).

Selection Process
NREMT Assessment
A Paramedic Skills Assessment will be administered to evaluate candidate's knowledge and skills.
Candidates must be successful with a passing score of 80% or higher.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points.
For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details,
Professional Firefighters
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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San Bernardino County Fire Employment Status: Are you currently employed by San Bernardino County Fire Protection District as a Firefighter EMT?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a current and valid California Paramedic License with ICEMA accreditation ? Remember to attach a copy to your application.NOTE: This recruitment is for current paramedics.

• Yes
• No

03
Indicate the licenses or certifications you possess. Select all that apply.

• California Paramedic License (Required- attach copy to application)
• ICEMA Paramedic accreditation (Required- attach copy to application)
• Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) Certification
• Firefighter I Certification
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• ACLS (Required- attach copy to application)
• CPR/BLS (Required- attach copy to application)
• PALS
• None of the above

04
Have you successfully completed a San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Training Tower?

• Yes
• No

05
If answered "yes", please indicate which Training Tower your successfully completed. If none, indicate "N/A".
06
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

08
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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