Fireline Paramedic - Wildland Support

We are seeking knowledgeable, hardworking Paramedics to join our team supporting firefighters and support crews out on wildfires! You will work on 4x4 ambulances, 4x4 mobile treatment centers, UTVs, and mobile medical units (clinics) assessing injuries and administering emergency medical care.

Compensation:

  • Earn $28.85 - $32.05 per hour (16 hour days), which equates to $675-$750 per day (average over 7 days)

  • 3% 401(k) employer contribution (no employee contribution necessary) once qualified

Responsibilities:

  • Transport injured or sick individuals from the fireline to fire camp or medical facilities

  • Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish first aid procedures

  • Administer prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle

  • Knowledge of pathophysiology and related disease processes of the acute patient

  • Care for your equipment and vehicle by completing daily, weekly and monthly checks, and report issues promptly

  • Communicate and develop interpersonal relationships with your medical unit leaders and other interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Qualifications:

  • Ambulance and EMS experience preferred

  • Wilderness medicine experience preferred

  • Function independently and comfortably in the wilderness setting

  • Self-motivated to learn about the ins and outs of the fire industry

  • Able to stay calm in stressful situations and call-in multiple resources as needed

  • Able to stay organized and follow a chain of command (ICS)

  • Trustworthy and forthcoming

  • Able to work 14-21 days in a row

  • Able to camp out and sleep in a tent

Requirements before hire:

  • California Paramedic License with Sierra-Sacramento Valley Accreditation by June 1, 2025

  • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS Certifications by June 1, 2025

  • Ambulance Drivers Certification (if CA driver’s license) and a Clean Driving Record

  • Attend our Fireline EMS Refresher in April 2025 (invites are sent after first interview)

  • Incident Safety Awareness for the Hired Vendor Class (available in-house at our Fireline EMS Refresher)

  • RT-130 | Wildland Fire Safety Annual Refresher (available in-house at our Fireline EMS Refresher)

  • S-270 - Basic Air Ops (available in-house at our Fireline EMS Refresher)

  • NWCG Work Capacity Test at the arduous level: 3 mile walk under 45 minutes while carrying a 45 pound pack (available in-house at our Fireline EMS Refresher)

Requirements before first day of work:

  • S-130 - Firefighter Training (online)

  • S-190 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (online)

  • ICS - 100 | Introduction to the Incident Command System (online)

  • ICS - 200 | Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (online)

  • ICS - 700 | An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (online)

  • ICS - 800 | An Introduction to National Response Framework (online)

Perks:

  • Work alongside fun, outdoorsy co-workers from all over the country

  • Live anywhere (so long as you have reliable transportation to get to our home base in Mount Shasta, CA when called out)

  • Work on 4x4 ambulances, 4x4 mobile treatment centers, UTVs, and mobile medical clinics

  • Work and sleep outdoors

  • Meals provided