This recruitment is only open to external candidates not currently employed by San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. Paramedic - Up to $134,289 annually (Includes Stipend: $710/month)EMT - Up to $127,689 annually (Includes Stipend: $160/month)In accordance with current San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting Engineers who are responsible for driving, operating, and maintaining firefighting apparatus and equipment in compliance with County Fire Operations Directives, along with Local, State and Federal policies, rules and regulations. Engineer duties include ensuring that all apparatus they are assigned to are in safe operating condition; responding to fire alarms and emergency calls; maintaining the fire station and grounds; and participating in fire prevention activities and suppression training programs. Engineers may be required to periodically perform the duties of a Captain, and perform related duties as required. Paramedic Stipend: $710/month. Effective January 9, 2027, Engineer Paramedics (salary range ENGP) shall have the $710.00 paramedic pay stipend converted into an hourly equivalent of $2.93 per hour and rolled into the first step of the salary range. Each subsequent step on the ENGE salary ranges after the first step shall be calculated based on 2.5% of the previous step. EMT Stipend: $160/month. Effective January 9, 2027, Engineer EMT (salary range ENGE) shall have the one-hundred and sixty dollar ($160.00) EMT pay stipend converted into an hourly equivalent of $0.66 per hour and rolled into the first step of the salary range. Each subsequent step on the ENGE salary ranges after the first step shall be calculated based on 2.5% of the previous step. For more information, refer to the Engineer job description. Note: Salary listed on this job announcement is based on a 56-hour workweek per the current San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). EXCELLENT BENEFITS - To review job-specific Benefits refer to:Summary of Benefits. Memoranda of Understanding MOU - The Fire District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including the availability of a Health Care Trust, which can include employer contributions in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 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 up to 200 pounds and be able to wear self-contained breathing apparatus, and do so with mobility and flexibility without jeopardizing the safety of self or other members. 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. Employees hired after January 29, 2002 must abide by the non-smoking provision of the San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters Memorandum of Understanding. Probationary Period: A promoted employee shall be required to serve a new probationary period of twenty-six (26) pay periods prior to attaining regular status. Advancement to the next appropriate step shall be contingent upon the completion of twenty-six (26) pay period hours of satisfactory work performance on the current step and must include a Work Performance Evaluation with an overall evaluation of "Meets Job Standards" and successful completion of Engineer's Taskbook. Specialty Certifications: Engineers may be required to obtain and maintain certification in one of the following specialties based on department needs: Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), Urban Search and Rescue, or Hazardous Materials Technician. Certifications: Must obtain California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator 1 A & 1 B Certifications within the training period as a condition of continued employment. CA Paramedic/ EMT and ICEMA Accreditation: Must obtain CA Paramedic license and ICEMA accreditation or CA EMT and ICEMA certification within the training period and maintain it throughout employment. All Engineers are required to maintain a valid CA and ICEMA Paramedic license or a CA EMT and ICEMA Certification. In addition, Paramedics must maintain a current CPR and ACLS certificate, and EMT's must maintain a current CPR certificate. All Engineers are required to possess and maintain a valid CA driver's license along with a current DL 546 Health Questionnaire. Note: Out of state residence driver licenses will be reviewed to ensure that they meet the minimum CA standards with a Firefighter Endorsement. Promotion to Fire Captain will require employee to be a non-probationary engineer with at least four (4) consecutive years of service as a Firefighter or Engineer with San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. Minimum Requirements Must meet ALL of the following requirements as of the filing deadline:Experience:Must currently hold the rank of an Engineer or an equivalent or higher rank. -AND-Three (3) years of experience as a regular, full-time Firefighter (as of the filing deadline). Limited Term, Apprentice, Reserve, or Paid Call Firefighter experience is NOT considered qualifying, and must be clearly separated from qualifying experience.--AND--Paramedic or EMT license:Current possession of valid CA or NREMT Paramedic or EMT license/certification. License/certification must be current and in good standing. (Copy MUST be attached to application)--AND--Driver's License:CA Class C license with a Firefighter Endorsement. (A CA Class A or B license with current DMV medical is also acceptable.) Note: Out of state residence driver licenses w/ Firefighter Endorsement will be reviewed to ensure that they meet the minimum CA standards. (Copy MUST be attached to application)