DRAFT Recruitment Timeline
H2 Firefighter Timeline
July
TentativeWeek of July 25
Invitation to Preliminary Panel Interview
August
August 1 at 12:00
Deadline to respond to Preliminary Panel Interview
Week of August 11 to 15
Preliminary Panel Interviews
Week of August 18 to 22
Complete candidate profile on the Fire Recruitment Portal and Secondary Criteria Survey
Week of August 29
Invitation to Command Staff Interview
September
Weekdays of September 1-12Tentative
Chief's Command Staff Interviews
October
Sunday, October 5
Boot camp
Important Reminders About Your Eligibility
- If selected for a Chief's Command Staff interview, you must present a valid CPAT that will remain current until 3 months prior to the academy start date.
- You must maintain both a valid EMT certification and driver's license with FCTC throughout the entire process.
- Keep your Fire Recruitment profile and DHR SmartRecruiters profile updated with current EMT and CPAT credentials.
H3 EMS/Paramedic Timeline
August
August 4
Application Deadline
August 26 - 28Tentative
H3L1 EMT Written Test
Requirements: Candidates must bring valid CA driver's license, CA Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) card, and verification of work experience hours letter.
September
September 10
H3L2 Paramedic Written Test
Requirements: Candidates must bring CA valid driver's license, CA Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (Paramedic) license, and verification of work experience hours letter.
October
October 7 - 9
Physical Agility Test
For more information on the PAT, please review this video.
November/December
TentativePanel Interviews
January 2026
TentativeCommand Staff Interviews
April 2026
TentativeOrientation
May 2026
TentativeEMT Academy begins
June 2026
TentativeParamedic Academy begins
Important Reminders About Your Eligibility
- You must maintain all applicable certificates and licenses, e.g. CA Driver's License, CA EMT certificate or CA Paramedic license, BLS CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, etc., throughout the entire process.
- Ensure your EMS Recruitment portal profile and DHR SmartRecruiters profile are updated with current and valid information and applicable certificates and licenses.