Anaheim Fire & Rescue seeks Ambulance Operators (Full Time & Part Time) to provide emergency ambulance transport services and basic first aid assistance during medical response calls and standby events. Ambulance Operators will safely drive an ambulance and other vehicles during emergency and non-emergency situations while providing assistance to Paramedics and other Anaheim Fire and Rescue staff as needed. The city seeks career-minded individuals with long-term interest in becoming Firefighters or Firefighter Paramedics with the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department.
Required Documents & Application Process
All required documents must be uploaded to the online application at the time of submission. Candidates must possess and upload the following:
High school diploma or equivalent
California Driver’s License with a valid Ambulance Driver Certification
California EMT-1 Certificate (Gray card)
CPR Card
Desired (not required to apply):
Completion of college-level courses in Fire Technology
Graduation from a California Fire Academy
Paramedic Card (Required to upload proof at time of application) – Candidates with a Paramedic Card can receive an additional $4.75 per hour for hours worked during special assignments.
Work Schedule & Availability
Full-Time Ambulance Operators
Work rotating 24-hour shifts, averaging 56 hours per week
Standard shift: 24 hours, followed by one or more days off
Overtime is regularly required
Part-Time Ambulance Operators
Work an on-call schedule (minimum four (4) shifts per month)
Shifts may be 24 hours or less and are typically scheduled two weeks in advance
Expected to transition into full-time positions as vacancies occur
Ambulance Operator Academy
Candidates who successfully complete the application, interview process and successfully accept an offer must attend a mandatory 7-day academy, tentatively scheduled for July 2025.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list to fill both full-time and part-time vacancies.
Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Operate city-owned ambulances and other department vehicles as directed, drive to and from medical emergencies as part of the ambulance transportation team.
Drive ambulance or other department vehicle during non-emergency situations.
Perform appropriate basic EMT-1 field procedures including attaining and documenting vital signs, bandaging, splinting, lifting patients into ambulance and assisting paramedics as directed.
Maintain and inventory basic emergency ambulance supplies, equipment and routine vehicle parts.
Operate within Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and guidelines including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Attend and successfully complete department and hospital training sessions and drills.
Participate in station and equipment clean-up and assist in maintaining city vehicles and fire department facilities.
May participate in training programs to develop an awareness of the duties, activities, and responsibilities of individuals involved in fire suppression and the emergency medical tools and equipment they handle.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Experience and Education: No direct work experience is required; experience as a volunteer or direct employment in fire service or emergency response preferred. Education requires high school graduation or equivalent; college level courses in Fire Technology or graduation from a California Fire Academy preferred.
Knowledge of: Principles of emergency ambulance and transportation procedures including first aid, resuscitator, and gurney operations; safe emergency work practices; applicable Federal, State, local regulations, practices and procedures; infectious control procedures; emergency radio communication procedures; basic medical terminology and documentation; and emergency vehicle maintenance and operation.
Ability to: Read electronic and incident maps and follow map directions; work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed; safely and properly transport patients during ambulance transportation; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with the public and fellow employees; participate in training programs utilizing various rescue and emergency medical tools and fire suppression equipment.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Additional Requirements: Full Time Ambulance Operators may be assigned to work at a Fire Station on rotating 24-hour shifts, for an average of 56 hours per week. Employees are expected to regularly work overtime. Part Time Ambulance Operators maybe assigned to work at a Fire Station on rotating 24-hour shifts on a limited or intermittent basis.
Employment Status (Full Time & Part Time): Ambulance Operators are at-will employees working under limited-term assignments. Limited-term assignments are for a maximum of three (3) years, and applies separately to full time and part time service.
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION
Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
Failure to attach the required documents below will result in disqualification.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/ alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/ or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.