H-3 Level 2 Paramedic

• H-3 Level 2 Paramedic works in the EMS Division (Station 49) of the SFFD.
• H-3 Level 2 Paramedics work on dynamically deployed ambulances, Quick Response Vehicles (QRV), Bicycles at SFO, and on Community Paramedicine Units.
• Paramedics work 10, 12 & 13 hour shifts.
• H-3 Level 2 candidates must apply for the EMT position on the DHR website(your application will be flagged if you state you are a Paramedic); if you pass the initial H003 L1 written exam, you must also pass a multiple choice paramedic level written exam to be considered as a H003 L2 (Paramedic) candidate.
• H-3 Level 2 Paramedic is required to successfully complete an 8 week EMS academy, including written and manipulative exams.

The minimum qualifications for the H-3 Level 2 Paramedic position are:

• 20 years of age
• High school diploma/GED
• California driver’s license
• Ambulance Driver’s Certificate
• California Paramedic License
• 1,000 hours of verified experience within three years or 1,500 hours within five years on a first responder vehicle
• FEMA ICS 100, 200 & 700
• No felony convictions

The salary range for the H-3 Level 2 Paramedic position is between $113,308 – 143,910.

• H-3 Level 2 Paramedics will be given an opportunity to promote to the Suppression position of H-3 Level 3 Firefighter/Paramedic based on SENORITY.
• Every H-3 Level 3 Candidate must successfully pass the 20 week Fire Suppression academy & the 1 year probationary period (6 month & 1 yr exams).
• All years of service from the EMS Division will carry over to the Suppression side and will be applied towards individuals time served/retirement.

The salary range for the H-3 Level 3 Firefighter/Paramedic is between $150,124 – 165,542. 

For the current classification information, please visit the DHR job classification for H-3 EMT/Paramedic/Firefighter.

Note: H-3 Level 3 Firefighter/Paramedic is an internal promotion.