DEFINITION
THE CITY OF STOCKTON WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF
FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE / PARAMEDIC
AND
FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE / EMT
FOR THE PARAMEDIC LEVEL, ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS A VALID PARAMEDIC LICENSE ISSUED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR NATIONAL REGISTRY AT TIME OF APPLICATION. FOR THE EMT LEBEL, ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS A VALID EMT/LEVEL I CERTIFICATION. BOTH LEVELS REQUIRE APPLICANTS BE ACTIVE ON THE FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATE TESTING CENTER'S (FCTC) STATEWIDE ELIGIBILITY LIST (SEL) BY FEBRUARY 29, 2024.
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
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The City of Stockton Fire Department is seeking career-minded individuals whose performance is reflective of a very high level of dedication and commitment to public service. Stockton firefighters are trained professionals who provide a wide range of services to include: fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency services to protect the lives and property of a diverse community. The Fire Department’s goal is to develop staffing that reflects the rich make-up of the diverse population residing within the City of Stockton. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be committed to fostering respect, dignity, and fairness, and is driven by a strong commitment to providing quality service.
SALARY
During the Fire Academy, Trainees receive the monthly salary below. After successful completion of the Fire Academy, trainees achieve the sworn status of Firefighter and the salary steps are reflected below:
FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE
- effective July 1, 2024 = $5,660.26/month (includes COLA and Market Adjustment)
CURRENT MONTHLY SALARY STEPS : (after successful completion of the academy)
Salary steps in blue will be effective July 1, 2024
Paramedic Certification - Additional Pay
HAZ/MAT Assignment - Additional Pay
Education Incentive - Additional Pay
Continuing Education for Paramedics.
- Vacation - 120 hours per year
- Holidays - 13 fixed and 1 floating per year
- Sick Leave - 12 hours per month of service
- Health Benefits - Choice of plans for medical and hospitalization, dental and orthodontia, vision, and prescription coverage for employees and dependents
- Life Insurance - $50,000 policy value
- Retirement - California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS) = 2.7% at 57
- Deferred Compensation - Dollar for dollar match up to $25/per pay period (up to a maximum of $600 per fiscal year)
- Section 125 (Flexible Spending Account) - available at employee's option
- Education Assistance Program - up to $1,500 per fiscal year
- Uniform allowance - $950.00 yearly allowance
OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE
Firefighter/Engineer: $7,247.61 - $9,311.02/mo
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The City of Stockton Human Resources Department and the Stockton Fire Department have partnered with the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) to select the best individuals suited to become Firefighter Trainees. Read the following information carefully.
- Submit an online employment application. Application filing period: February 4, 2024 at 12:00a.m. PST to February 26, 2024 at 5:30p.m. PST or when the maximum number of applications is received (limited to 150 applications for Paramedic level and 250 applications for EMT level)
- You must pass the FCTC written examination with a score of 75% or better taken between the dates of 3/1/2023 and 2/29/2024 and be active on the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) on February 29, 2024. Click here to visit the FCTC site to register for a test dates/times.
- You must possess a valid CAL-JAC Candidate Physical Ability Card (CPAT) issued between 3/1/2023 and 2/29/2024. Click here for more information about the CPAT and to register for a date.
- The Stockton Fire Department has deemed that a valid Paramedic license issued by the State of California or the National Registry is required for the Firefighter Trainee/Paramedic level. Candidates must submit proof of this license and any other required documents through the FCTC online registration process.
- The Stockton Fire Department has deemed that a valid EMT/Level I certificate issued by the State of California or the National Registry is required for the Firefighter Trainee/EMT level. Candidates must submit proof of this license and any other required documents through the FCTC online registration process.
- FCTC provides study materials, a test prep course, and financial hardship grants to qualified individuals.
Still have questions? Email: Firefightertrainee@stocktonca.gov