Firefighter
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Requirements
- 21 years of age by academy completion date
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work in US
- CA state drivers license
- Pass background, medical, and psych evaluation
- EMT or Paramedic
- Be on the FCTC state eligibility list
EMT and paramedic salary guide
Learn about compensation.
Firefighter EMT salary range - click for more details
- $75,751 - $118,772
Firefighter Paramedic salary range - click for more details
- $83,327 - $128,923
Salaries above include basic incentives. Stacked incentives can increase compensation.
Why join the Sacramento Fire Department?
The Sacramento Fire Department is a full-service fire department, with the responsibility of responding to and mitigating incidents involving fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, technical and water rescues.
SFD operates 24 fire stations from which it deploys 24 engine companies, nine truck companies, 19 ALS ambulances, a rescue company, three swift water rescue teams, and two hazmat response teams. Suppression companies are staffed with four personnel consisting of a Captain, an Engineer, and two Firefighters.
SFD is responsible for 146 square miles and respond to approximately 110,000 calls each year and provide service to approximately 550,000 residents and over 20,000 businesses located in the City of Sacramento.
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