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Approval of the New Recruitment Bulletin: Firefighter (Paramedic)
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Meeting Date: March 4, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Ofelia Garcia / Human Resources
Phone Number: 310-253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [x] General Fund: Yes [] No [x]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [x] Attachments: [x]
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Civil Service Commission (02/26/2026); (Email) All City Staff (02/26/2026)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Chief Human Resources Officer (02/25/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Civil Service Commission approve a new recruitment bulletin for Firefighter (Paramedic).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Firefighter Paramedic position is responsible for firefighting; lifesaving and rescue services; fire inspection and prevention; and other fire services under the direction of a Fire Captain or Fire Marshal, depending on the assignment. The position may also be assigned to a fire response company either as a Firefighter, or Firefighter Paramedic, or to the Fire Prevention Division to function as a Fire Inspector.
Currently, the Fire Department sends Firefighters to paramedic school, which takes approximately seven (7) months. The development of a new job bulletin gives flexibility to hire individuals that already possess the Paramedic License and increases the number of Firefighter (Paramedics) current and future vacancies.
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN
We are submitting the proposed recruitment bulletin for approval in consideration of opening an open and competitive Firefighter (Paramedic) recruitment in March 2026.
AUTHORITY
The Commission’s authority to approve new or revised recruitment bulletins is outlined in the Civil Service Rules (CSR) 6.4:
6.4 Commission Approval: Where an examination is required, the Chief Human Resources Officer shall prepare a Job Bulletin and forward it to the Commission for approval. It shall not be necessary to obtain additional Commission approval of a Job Bulletin if there have been no changes in the minimum requirements, or examination components.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with the new proposed recruitment bulletin.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2026 03 04_ATT 1_ Proposed open and competitive recruitment bulletin for Firefighter (Paramedic)
Recommended Action
MOTION
That the Civil Service Commission:
Approve the new recruitment bulletin for Firefighter (Paramedic).